Joan Laporta secured re-election as president of FC Barcelona after capturing more than 68% of the vote in the club’s presidential election. His challenger, Victor Font, received nearly 30% of the ballots, while the remaining votes were declared void or invalid. The victory grants Laporta a second five-year term, which officially begins on 1 July…
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY transferred two suspected impersonators of naval personnel to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Nigeria Police Force in Calabar on Monday. The handover occurred following the completion of preliminary investigations conducted by naval authorities. Arrest Follows Tip-Off from Concerned Citizen Naval personnel apprehended the suspects after receiving…
Acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Coogler has reached a major milestone in his career after winning his first Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards. Coogler earned the prestigious honor for writing the screenplay of Sinners. A film that has widely praised for its powerful storytelling and emotional depth. The win marks a defining…
Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan has officially made history after winning Best Actor at the Academy Awards, marking the first Oscar of his career. Jordan earned the prestigious award for his performance in the film Sinners. A role that critics say showcased one of the strongest performances of his career. The win places him among…
The Government of Ghana announced on March 15, 2026, that it would undertake an emergency evacuation exercise for all Ghanaian nationals residing in Qatar. The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Qatar issued a statement indicating that the decision followed an earlier notice dated March 6, 2026, regarding the evolving security situation in the…
NDLEA (The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency), Kano Strategic Command, intercepted 75,000 capsules of pregabalin, 556 bottles of codeine cough syrup, and quantities of cannabis sativa in the Badawa area of Kano. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics and Public Relations Officer of the command, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Kano….
Major beverage companies in Nigeria, including Nigerian Breweries Plc and Guinness Nigeria Plc, have announced plans to increase the prices of some of their products as businesses continue to grapple with rising operational expenses. Price Adjustment Takes Effect March 20 In a notice sent to distributors, Nigerian Breweries revealed that it would review the prices…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene and cushion the impact of the recent spike in petrol prices on Nigerian workers and households. The labour union warned that the rising cost of fuel has significantly worsened the cost of living across Nigeria. Putting enormous financial pressure on workers…
Security operatives arrested four suspected bandits near Akure Airport in Ondo State. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria confirmed the arrests on March 16 2026 after a swift joint operation on the previous day. FAAN Issues Statement Henry Agbebire spoke as director of public affairs and consumer protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria….
The government of Benue State has approved ₦450 million as counterpart funding for a women empowerment initiative aimed at boosting economic opportunities for women across the state. The decision reached during a meeting of the Benue State Executive Council chaired by Governor Hyacinth Alia. Boost for Women Entrepreneurs The women empowerment funding will support the…
