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Atletico Madrid’s Title Hopes Dented After 1-1 Draw with Espanyol

Atletico Madrid’s Title Hopes Dented After 1-1 Draw with Espanyol

The title hopes of Atletico Madrid have taken a huge blow following a draw with Espanyol at the La Liga The club's slim hopes faded further on Saturday evening with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after...

Atletico Madrid’s Title Hopes Dented After 1-1 Draw with Espanyol

The title hopes of Atletico Madrid have taken a huge blow following a draw with Espanyol at the La Liga The club's slim hopes faded further on Saturday evening with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after...

Deadly 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Killing Over 1,600 and Trapping Dozens

More than 1,600 people have been killed and thousands more injured in Myanmar; following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that was also felt in neighbouring countries One woman was pulled from the rubble on Saturday after being trapped for more than 30 hours in Mandalay,...

Naira Strengthens to N1,550/$ at Parallel Market Amid Mixed Performance in Official FX Market

The Naira has recorded significant gains against the dollar at the weekly parallel foreign exchange market The latest pump comes as data from Bureau De Change Operators showed that the Naira strengthened to N1,550 per dollar on Friday, from N1,570 recorded at the...

INEC Highlights Cost and Complexity of Recall Process Amid Petition Against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Independent National Electoral Commission has outlined the complexities and costs involved in the recall process, likening it to organizing an election. INEC via X Spaces on Saturday discussed Regulations and Guidelines for recall as well as the facts and myths of...

NSCDC Deploys Officers Nationwide for Secure Eid-el-Fitr Celebration

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, has assured Nigerians of a peaceful Eid-el-Fitri celebration, following the deployment of a large number of personnel across the country. Audi, in a statement issued on Saturday,...

Saudi Arabia Declares Sunday, March 30, 2025, as Eid al-Fitr, While Iran and Oman to Mark It on Monday

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is home to Islam’s holiest sites, has announced the date for the commencement of Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the Ramadan fasting period In a statement issued on Saturday, authorities in Saudi Arabia said Sunday, the 30th of March,...

MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays Attracts Over 1,111 Athletes, More Expected Before Deadline

More than 1,111 athletes have registered for the MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays, with organizers expecting additional entries before the April 2 deadline. The second leg of CHAMPS Season 3 will be held from 9th to 12th of April at two Lagos venues—the Yabatech Sports...

Russian Drone Strikes Hit Kharkiv, Injure Nine and Cause Major Damage

Russian forces has launched a massive drone attack on Kharkiv late Wednesday, injuring nine people and causing significant damage in Ukraine’s second-largest city. According to emergency services, the assault ignited four fires in the city center, with images shared...

Customs Enforces Two-Year Duty, VAT Exemption on Pharmaceutical Raw Materials

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has started enforcing a two-year exemption on import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) for crucial pharmaceutical raw materials. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi...

Emir of Kano Cancels Eid-el-Fitr Durbar Over Security Concerns

The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of his Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration, citing security concerns. The Emir made the announcement during a press briefing at his Nasarawa Mini palace in Kano. He emphasizied that the peaceful...

Atletico Madrid’s Title Hopes Dented After 1-1 Draw with Espanyol

The title hopes of Atletico Madrid have taken a huge blow following a draw with Espanyol at the La Liga The club's slim hopes faded further on Saturday evening with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after...

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Atletico Madrid’s Title Hopes Dented After 1-1 Draw with Espanyol

The title hopes of Atletico Madrid have taken a huge blow following a draw with Espanyol at the La Liga The club's slim hopes faded further on Saturday evening with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after...

Deadly 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Killing Over 1,600 and Trapping Dozens

More than 1,600 people have been killed and thousands more injured in Myanmar; following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that was also felt in neighbouring countries One woman was pulled from the rubble on Saturday after being trapped for more than 30 hours in Mandalay,...

Naira Strengthens to N1,550/$ at Parallel Market Amid Mixed Performance in Official FX Market

The Naira has recorded significant gains against the dollar at the weekly parallel foreign exchange market The latest pump comes as data from Bureau De Change Operators showed that the Naira strengthened to N1,550 per dollar on Friday, from N1,570 recorded at the...

INEC Highlights Cost and Complexity of Recall Process Amid Petition Against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Independent National Electoral Commission has outlined the complexities and costs involved in the recall process, likening it to organizing an election. INEC via X Spaces on Saturday discussed Regulations and Guidelines for recall as well as the facts and myths of...

NSCDC Deploys Officers Nationwide for Secure Eid-el-Fitr Celebration

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, has assured Nigerians of a peaceful Eid-el-Fitri celebration, following the deployment of a large number of personnel across the country. Audi, in a statement issued on Saturday,...

Saudi Arabia Declares Sunday, March 30, 2025, as Eid al-Fitr, While Iran and Oman to Mark It on Monday

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is home to Islam’s holiest sites, has announced the date for the commencement of Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the Ramadan fasting period In a statement issued on Saturday, authorities in Saudi Arabia said Sunday, the 30th of March,...

Atletico Madrid’s Title Hopes Dented After 1-1 Draw with Espanyol

The title hopes of Atletico Madrid have taken a huge blow following a draw with Espanyol at the La Liga The club's slim hopes faded further on Saturday evening with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after...

Atletico Madrid’s Title Hopes Dented After 1-1 Draw with Espanyol

The title hopes of Atletico Madrid have taken a huge blow following a draw with Espanyol at the La Liga The club's slim hopes faded further on Saturday evening with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after...

NSCDC Deploys Officers Nationwide for Secure Eid-el-Fitr Celebration

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, has assured Nigerians of a peaceful Eid-el-Fitri celebration, following the deployment of a large number of personnel across the country. Audi, in a statement issued on Saturday,...