Author: Opalim Lifted

Manchester City secured FA Cup glory with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley after Antoine Semenyo produced a moment of brilliance to settle a largely disappointing final. The match struggled to come alive for long periods, with both sides failing to create clear-cut opportunities in a tense and scrappy contest. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 72nd minute when Semenyo delivered a stunning back-heeled finish after meeting a cross from Erling Haaland. The clever flick beat Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and proved enough to hand City the trophy. Haaland had endured a frustrating afternoon with limited service but…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has asked President Bola Tinubu to order a public inquiry into the raid on the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Tuesday, EFCC operatives invaded UUTH in two saloon cars and a tinted bus, with some officers masked, before arresting Eyo Ekpe, a professor of cardiothoracic surgery and deputy chairman of the hospital’s medical advisory committee. The incident left workers, patients, and visitors running for safety amid confusion within the hospital premises. In a statement on Friday signed by Olayinka Atilola, NMA national publicity…

The Independent National Electoral Commission Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says all 22 registered political parties have submitted their membership registers in line with the Electoral Act 2026. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission confirmed that submissions were completed two days before the extended deadline of 10 May 2026. The announcement was made by Mohammed Haruna, Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee. He said the extension followed concerns raised by political parties during a meeting held on 24 March 2026 over timelines contained in the revised timetable for the 2027 general elections. According to the Commission,…

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain, Peter Obi, has lamented the recent attacks and kidnappings of students from two schools in Borno and Oyo states, describing them as threats to Nigeria’s future. The recent attacks in Borno and Oyo states saw gunmen abduct students from Mussa Primary/Junior Secondary School in Askira/Uba LGA and from schools in Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire LGA, where a teacher was killed and the principal abducted in the latter incident. Reacting to the incidents on Saturday via a post on his official X account, Obi described the kidnappings as part of a growing “ransom economy” that endangers children’s right…

President Bola Tinubu has praised a joint counterterrorism operation by Nigerian and United States forces that reportedly killed a senior Islamic State commander in the Lake Chad Basin. According to a statement issued on Saturday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the overnight operation led to the death of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, alongside several of his lieutenants. Tinubu said the mission was carried out by the Nigerian Armed Forces in collaboration with the United States military as part of ongoing efforts to tackle terrorism in the region. The president described the operation as a major example of successful…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun State Joint Campus Committee (JCC), has called for urgent government intervention and a full-scale investigation into the suspected toxic gas incident around Our Lady’s Apostles School in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The students’ body raised concerns following reports that several students and residents were allegedly exposed to harmful substances, leading to breathing difficulties, panic and emergency hospitalisations. In a statement issued by the Chairman of NANS Ogun JCC, Comrade Tijani Habeebullahi Adekunle, the association described the development as a serious environmental and public safety issue that requires immediate action from relevant authorities. According…

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to the United Kingdom, questioning the economic value of the trip to Nigerians. Obi, in a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Saturday, said foreign trips by government officials should produce measurable benefits such as investments, industrial partnerships, technology transfer, factory expansion and job creation. The former Anambra state governor argued that diplomacy should focus on economic growth and national productivity rather than political optics. According to him, serious nations align foreign policy with economic expansion and industrial development. Obi compared Tinubu’s UK…

Ollie Watkins scored two goals and set up another as Aston Villa swept aside Liverpool to secure Champions League football next season. Morgan Rogers gave Villa a first-half lead with a wonderful strike before Virgil van Dijk headed home an equaliser for Liverpool shortly after the break. But five minutes later, Watkins capitalised on a slip by Dominik Szoboszlai to restore Villa’s advantage, before getting another from close range in the 73rd minute. And there was still time for John McGinn to bend home a belter as Liverpool fell to their 19th defeat of the season in all competitions, with…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ordered an investigation into the conduct of its operatives following an incident at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Akwa Ibom State. The development follows public backlash over an operation on Tuesday in which EFCC officers reportedly entered the hospital premises, where Professor Eyo Ekpe, a cardiothoracic surgeon, and other staff were present. Videos shared online showed panic among patients, staff, and visitors after tear gas was reportedly discharged within the hospital environment. The incident drew widespread criticism on social media, with concerns raised over the use of force in a…

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate climbed to 15.69 per cent in April 2026, according to fresh data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). NBS disclosed on Friday that the inflation rate on a month-on-month basis stood at 2.13 per cent for April. The NBS also stated that food inflation rose to 16.06 per cent year-on-year during the review period, driven by increases in the prices of staple food items across the country. According to the bureau, the rise in food inflation was linked to the changing prices of products including millet, yam flour, fresh ginger, beef, garri, pepper, crayfish,…