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Manchester United beat Chelsea 1-0 in a Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. The victory boosted the Red Devils’ hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, while the defeat dimmed Chelsea’s hopes. More to follow…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has suspended discussions with the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the defection of Governor Bala Mohammed to the party. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the PDP in the state, Sama’ila Adamu-Burga, at a press conference on Saturday in Bauchi. APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, …

At least four people have been confirmed dead following a suspected attack by armed herdsmen in Mbapa, Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA), Benue State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, leaving the community in shock and fear. One victim reportedly survived but remains unconscious and several residents are still missing, raising concerns that the death toll could rise. Eyewitness …

Former president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Galadima, has passed away at the age of 74. His death was confirmed on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Kano by former NFF Secretary General, Sani Ahmed Toro, according to Blueprint.ng. “I regret to announce the death of our respected Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, former President of NFA, today in Kano. May …

Troops were deployed to the operating room. has arrested suspected terrorists in a nationwide operation. They also disrupted criminal networks and rescued people kidnapped in various cinemas in the country. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in an operational report given to journalists on Saturday in Abuja. The report said troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD rescued kidnapped victims in Kwara after …

The Egba Economic Summit called for closer monitoring of budget implementation and renewed cultural and economic initiatives to accelerate development in Egbaland. The resolutions were reached at the group’s Q2 2026 general meeting, held on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The meeting, chaired by the Summit President, Dr. Gbenga Adeoye, took place at a private venue in Ibara GRA and …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has rejected claims of maltreatment against former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over a 2018 robbery incident in Offa area of ​​the state. The APC Secretary in Kwara, Abdulwaheed Balogun, said at a press conference in Ilorin on Saturday that the alleged abuse of the former governor of Kwara State by the Peoples …

Iran’s Security Council says it is “determined” to control the Strait of Hormuz until the end of the war, and calls the continued US blockade of Iranian ports a “ceasefire violation.” The main shipping channel was reopened by Iran on Friday, but has now been closed again. Donald Trump says “great conversations” are underway with Iran, but that the US …

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, said on Saturday that the reforms initiated by the current administration are long-term, self-sustaining, and aimed at transitioning Nigeria from economic viability to growth. Edun conveyed this in a press conference at the ongoing World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings in Washington, DC. He pointed out …

As the 2027 Elections draw near, former two-term lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Representatives, Jude Idimogu, has stated that a Muslim/Christian Presidential candidate for his party, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, would be a better choice. Idimogu, who represents Oshodi/Isolo 2 Constituency in the Lagos House, in a press statement on Saturday, emphasized that although …