Paris Saint-Germain retained the Champions League title by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties on Saturday after a 1-1 draw following extra time. The match, played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, saw Arsenal take the lead in the sixth minute through Kai Havertz, who lashed a shot past PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov. PSG struggled to equalise against a rock-solid Arsenal defence until the 65th minute, when Cristhian Mosquera fouled Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the box. Ousmane Dembélé calmly converted the resulting penalty. READ ALSO: AFN president celebrates Athletes’ US collegiate success Neither side could find a winner in the remaining…
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Al-Habibiyah Islamic Society has urged children to obey their parents and constituted authority, noting that the Sallah celebration is a result of Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to Almighty Allah. The wife of the Society’s founder, Haulat A-Fuad, gave the advice in Abuja on Saturday at the Sallah Funfair organised by the Women’s Forum of the Al-Habibiyah Islamic Society. “My message to the children is obedience,” A-Fuad said. “This celebration came as a result of Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to Almighty Allah and Prophet Ismail’s obedience to his father. “Obedience is the connecting word. Children should obey their parents, and we as mothers…
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has told communities in Bunia that local ownership will be key to ending the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. In a statement issued on Saturday, Ghebreyesus spoke during a media conference in Ituri, emphasising the importance of community participation in controlling the disease. He said he was not in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to issue orders but to listen and support locally developed solutions. “We are here to work under the leadership of the DRC government, in service of its people,” he said. Ghebreyesus noted that this is DRC’s 17th…
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has praised the outstanding performances of Nigerian athletes at the ongoing NCAA East and West Regionals in the United States. In a statement issued in Lagos, Okowa described the athletes’ achievements as evidence of Nigeria’s growing strength in global athletics. Leading the list of standout performers was sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi of Auburn University, who clocked a world-leading 9.84 seconds in the men’s 100 metres. The remarkable feat broke the Nigerian record of 9.85 seconds set by Olusoji Fasuba in 2006. Okowa also commended Samuel Ogazi of the University of…
Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to tackling insecurity and creating an enabling environment for sustainable socio-economic development. Echono made the statement at the burial ceremony of the Chief Minister of Odugbo, A’adu Odugbo (Igbene Enogela), in Odugbo-Ochekwu, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by Michael Abu on behalf of the Ai’Ekpa Family of Odugbo-Ochekwu. Echono, a prominent son of the community, assured residents of Odugbo and the wider Apa area that the insecurity affecting parts of…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded a net liquidity withdrawal of N1.569 trillion in May 2026 after draining N7.303 trillion through Open Market Operations (OMO) and primary market activities, while injecting N5.734 trillion via maturing instruments. The move reflects the apex bank’s sustained monetary tightening strategy aimed at reducing excess liquidity and curbing inflationary pressures. CBN financial market data covering May 7 to May 29 showed that OMO operations dominated liquidity management during the month. The largest operation occurred on May 21 when the apex bank conducted a N3.692 trillion OMO auction, fully allotting subscriptions across 33-day and 138-day…
Nigeria spent $2.34 billion on food imports in 2025, according to the latest Quarterly Statistical Bulletin released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The figure represents a 7.37 per cent decline from the $2.53 billion recorded in 2024, indicating a moderation in food-related foreign exchange demand despite the country’s continued reliance on imported food products. The CBN data also showed that the share of food imports in total foreign exchange utilisation dropped significantly from 9.49 per cent in 2024 to 4.97 per cent in 2025. This came as total foreign exchange utilisation rose sharply from $26.65 billion in 2024…
Mr. Akinola Idowu, Chairman of the Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, has urged residents to embrace the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation for its numerous benefits. Idowu made the appeal during Saturday’s sanitation exercise at the council’s secretariat. He emphasized that cleanliness is a collective responsibility vital for preventing diseases and promoting healthier communities. Idowu praised residents who participated in the cleanup and urged the adoption of proper waste disposal habits to maintain clean homes, streets, and business premises. He stated that the Lagos State Government’s reintroduction of the program in April demonstrates its commitment to a…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) announced that a single-vehicle accident on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway resulted in the death of the driver. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, stated in a release that the accident occurred at Charity Bus Stop inward Iyana Isolo on Saturday morning. Bakare-Oki explained that LASTMA, in collaboration with officers from the Nigeria Police Force, promptly conducted rescue and recovery operations. “Preliminary investigations indicate that the involved Honda Pilot SUV suddenly lost control, overturned multiple times, and came to a stop,” he said. “The impact caused the immediate death of the driver, whose…
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) has awarded Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP), the title of Ambassador for Peace (AFP). The federation stated that the award recognized his efforts in promoting programs and projects aimed at transforming individuals and society, especially youths and families, to foster peace. Dr. George Ikpot, the Secretary-General of UPF, announced this during the presentation of the AFP Awards to the recipients in Abuja. Ikpot said, “We received a recommendation and reports from Amb. Cletus Amaraegbu about your activities and dedicated efforts in promoting…