Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his office on Sunday. The 82-year-old was diagnosed on Friday after experiencing worsening urinary symptoms and the discovery of a prostate nodule. The statement noted that while the…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured the bronze medal at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout win over host nation Egypt, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Egypt took an early lead in the 3rd minute through Osama Omar, putting pressure on Nigeria. But the Flying Eagles responded just…
Arsenal secured a return to the Champions League with a crucial 1-0 win over Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, thanks to a stunning second-half strike from Declan Rice. The victory snapped a five-match winless streak for Mikel Arteta’s side and confirmed a top-five finish, removing any uncertainty ahead of the final weekend of…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has vowed to end the club’s five-year trophy drought next season, following a 1-0 victory over Newcastle that secured Champions League qualification. Declan Rice’s stunning second-half goal ended Arsenal’s five-game winless run and ensured a top-five finish in the Premier League. Despite the win, there is a sense of underachievement at…
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has reaffirmed China’s dedication to strengthening bilateral ties with Nigeria, especially in the solid minerals sector. This includes plans to establish electric vehicle (EV) factories and boost industrial cooperation. During a recent courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, Ambassador Dunhai emphasized Nigeria’s strategic…
Three adult males were injured when a one-storey building under construction collapsed on Sunday afternoon at 96 Ishaga Road, directly opposite the Idi Araba Central Mosque in the Mushin area of Lagos State. According to a statement from the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, emergency services received a distress…
The installation of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th head of the Roman Catholic Church, and the first American pope. On Sunday, May 18, the grand papal inauguration at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City marks the official start of his papacy. Tens of thousands are attending, including world leaders, royalty, dignitaries, religious leaders from other…
Seven-time champions Nigeria and hosts, and four-time champions Egypt, will both fight hard for the bronze medals when they clash in the third-place match of the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals in Cairo on Sunday. Pundits rated both teams to emerge from their semi-final clashes, but the result went the other way, and…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rome, Italy, to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Sunday. The Presidency announced President Bola Tinubu’s arrival in Rome via a post on its official X handle at about 5:54 p.m. on Saturday. Tinubu is visiting Rome at the invitation…
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria suffered a loss to South Africa in the semifinal of the 2025 U-20 AFCON. The team led by Aliyu Zubairu suffered a 1-0 loss to the Amajita of South Africa in their semifinal U-20 AFCON clash on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Flying Eagles came into the fixture after defeating…
