New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso declared on Monday, 26 May, 2025 that he possesses the energy and enthusiasm to deliver success befitting the Spanish giants as he was officially presented as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor. Alonso, who has signed a three-year contract until June 2028, will lead the team at the Club World Cup this summer, following Ancelotti’s departure to manage the Brazil national team. Madrid endured a trophy less season, losing their La Liga title to rivals Barcelona, who also defeated them in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup finals. The club’s European ambitions were also dashed…
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At least 19 persons lost their lives and eight others were injured in an auto crash which occurred on Sunday,25 May, 2025 along the Lokoja-Obajana Road in Kogi State The Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Kumar Tsukwam, confirmed the development on Monday, 26 May, 2025 to newshounds in Lokoja, the state capital. Tsukwam , who said that some of the survivors sustained bruises, cuts, dislocations, fractures, and fire burns, added that the fatal accident occurred at the Gadabiu community along the Lokoja-Obajana Road in the Lokoja Local Government Area of the state around 4 pm on Sunday, 25 May,…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two principal suspects in connection with the brutal murder and burning of a young woman on Saturday, 24 May, 2025 in the ‘Gangare’ area near the canal behind Mile 12 Market, Lagos. The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the suspects through a statement released on Monday, 25 May, 2025. According to Hundeyin, the victim, originally from Nasarawa State, was allegedly attacked and set ablaze in a premeditated act orchestrated by her estranged boyfriend and accomplices. The state police image-maker, who clarified that, contrary to widespread misinformation, no blasphemy was…
German Bundesliga giants, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, have officially confirmed the appointment of former Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag as their new head coach, reports the gazellenews.com According to the club, the Dutchman penned a contract that will keep him at the club until June 2027. The club confirmed the deal is a two-year agreement, running through the end of the 2026/27 season. “Let’s get started. Erik ten Hag signs with Bayer 04 as our new head coach until 2027,” the club posted in an official statement on Monday, 26 May, 2025 via X. The 55-year-old former Ajax tactician replaces Xabi Alonso, who previously…
Nigerian sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, has set a new meet record of 12.45 seconds in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday, 25 May, 2025 Amusan’s performance eclipsed the previous meet record of 12.51 seconds set by American Brianna McNeal in 2018, making it a standout achievement for the 2022 World Champion and record holder. The race, which took place just before the main broadcast of the meet, saw Amusan dominate the field, pulling away decisively from the rest of the competitors. Her time of 12.45 seconds also stands as her season’s best (SB). Close behind was…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the agency has recovered some money from the digital investment platform Crypto Bridge Exchange trading platform. Olukoyede also disclosed that the EFCC has made arrests in connection with the CBEX fraud. The EFCC boss, who made this disclosure in an interview with TVC on Sunday, 25 May, 2025, added that the EFCC has made significant progress in its investigation into the crypto scheme that scammed many Nigerians. “We have gone far with CBEX. We have been able to recover a reasonable amount of money,” he…
Former Governor of Rivers State and prominent member in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, has named three governors: Seyi Makinde of Oyo State Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, and Peter Mbah of Enugu State as the key players behind the party’s deepening internal crisis. Wike, also gave reasons why he will no longer abide by any previous peace agreements made within the party. According to Wike, he has been pushed to the wall by what he described as persistent betrayal and political backstabbing by key figures in the PDP. Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory in a statement released…
Famous Nigerian businessman ,Arthur Eze, owner of Atlas Oronto Petroleum, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for his leadership style. Eze, in an interview for a State House documentary to mark Tinubu’s second year in office, said the President is God’s gift to Nigeria. According to Eze, the President since assuming office on May 29, 2023, has shown committment to the affairs of the nation. While stating that God does not make mistakes, Eze said Tinubu was specifically created by God to lead the nation for a purpose. “God doesn’t make mistakes. That man, Tinubu, was created for a purpose. God…
The Parish Priest of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Gulu, Lapai LGA, Reverend Father James Omeh, and a woman, Charity John, have reportedly swept away by flood. Rev. Fr. Omeh also served as the Coordinator of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Lapai LGA. Sources told Daily Trust that the incident occurred following a heavy downpour on the afternoon of Sunday ,25 May, 2025 which swept away the white Hilux vehicle in which Rev. Fr. Omeh and Charity John were traveling along the Lapai-Gulu Road near a river. One source said Rev. Fr. Omeh was traveling to Gulu around 12 noon…
By Femi Ogbonnikan With sustained enthusiasm and great delight, the ongoing National Sports Festival, otherwise tagged, “Gateway Games (Ogun) 2024” is gradually winding to a successful end. So far, it’s been an exciting moment for participants including the key stakeholders in our national sports. Thumps up for the Local Organisging Committee (LOC) who had worked relentlessly to harmonize all sectors, including sports development, hospitality, infrastructure, security, culture, and communications into one synchronized system aimed at delivering a seamless and memorable experience for all. With everything in place, it is no surprise to see athletes and sport enthusiasts making the best…