Popular Nigerian sports broadcaster, Temisan Okomi, has d!ed after a brief illness. Classic FM, the radio station he worked with for over 12 years, announced his demise on social media on Friday, April 17. “With the heaviest of hearts, we regret to announce the passing of one of our staff, Temisan Okomi, following…
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with the robbery attack on the bus of Berekum Chelsea FC, which resulted in the tragic death of player Dominic Frimpong. According to a press release issued by the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Unit on April 16, 2026, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation…
Pep Guardiola has stated that an Arsenal victory at Manchester City on Sunday would effectively end the Premier League title race. However, he cautioned that his side would still have significant work to do even if they manage to beat the Gunners. Mikel Arteta’s men currently hold a six-point lead at the top of the…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the N68.32 trillion 2026 appropriation bill into law. Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, announced this in a statement released on Friday, April 17. Recall that on March 31, the national assembly passed the budget after Tinubu’s upward review request. In December…
UK’s Counter-terrorism police have launched an urgent investigation after a video emerged online claiming drones carrying “dangerous substances” were used in an alleged attempt to target the Embassy of Israel London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed a major response around Kensington Gardens, where officers discovered a number of “discarded items” and immediately sealed off the area…
British counter-terrorism officers, some in protective clothing, are examining a scene near the Israeli embassy in London after a pro-Iranian group claimed to have targeted the building with drones carrying “dangerous substances.” The Metropolitan Police confirmed that while the embassy was not actually attacked, they are investigating the authenticity of a video posted by a…
Global markets rallied sharply on Friday, April 17, after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of prolonged disruption to global oil supplies. Oil prices dropped more than 10%, with U.S. crude falling 10.8% to $81.28 per barrel, while Brent crude declined 10.3% to $89.13. The reopening of the key shipping…
A Nigerian man extradited to the United Kingdom has been charged with the 2018 m8rder of a 23-year-old in London. Matthew Adebiyi, 25, was extradited from Nigeria to London on Wednesday, 15 April, 2026, where he was charged with the m8rder of Joshua Boadu. Joshua, also known as SJ – was st@bbed on…
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, are formally requesting a judge to ban cameras from the courtroom. Robinson is scheduled for a hearing this Friday as his legal team argues that sensationalized and biased media coverage is compromising his right to a fair trial and tainting the…
Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United’s trip to Chelsea after being handed an additional one-match ban for improper conduct. An independent regulatory commission charged Maguire on April 1 for acting in an “improper manner” after swearing at fourth official Matt Donohue following his red card against Bournemouth on March 20. The England international was reacting to…
