Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, alongside U.S. chess master Shawn Martinez. The dynamic duo officially surpassed the previous record of 61 hours, reaching an astonishing 62 hours of non-stop chess in Times Square, New…
A tragic building collapse occurred on Saturday morning in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State, leaving many feared dead and others trapped under debris. The incident happened around 8:00 am on Oremeta Street, involving a multi-storey building that was still under construction. The collapsed structure reportedly housed the popular EqualRight Restaurant, a well-known hangout for…
As Christians across Nigeria celebrate Easter, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on citizens to use the season of sacrifice to pray for compassionate and responsible leaders. In a statement released on Saturday through his spokesman, Ibrahim Umar, Obi emphasized the need for leaders who genuinely share in the pains and struggles…
Hamas has stated that the fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander remains uncertain following the death of the guard assigned to him during a recent Israeli military operation in Gaza. Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli soldier and native of New Jersey, was reportedly being held by a group of militants with whom Hamas says it has…
Popular Nigerian gospel singer and ordained RCCG pastor, Bolaji Olarewaju, widely known as Big Bolaji or Big B, has passed away at the age of 50. The family confirmed his death in an official statement released on Saturday, stating that he died on Easter Saturday, April 19, 2025, after a brief illness. The statement described…
Manchester City kept their hopes of Champions League qualification firmly alive with a dramatic late win over Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. The Premier League clash looked destined for a goalless draw until the 84th minute, when young defender Nico O’Reilly pounced on a cutback from Matheus Nunes to break the deadlock. Substitute Mateo…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Saturday visited Plateau State following a wave of deadly attacks in Zikke community, located in Bassa Local Government Area. The visit is part of a condolence mission and an on-the-ground assessment of the affected areas. The minister landed at Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, and was received by…
As Christians across Nigeria celebrate Easter, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on citizens to embrace reconciliation, unity, and peace. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering good governance and sustaining the dividends of democracy in the state. In an Easter message personally signed by the governor and released on Saturday in Port Harcourt,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured residents of Plateau State that the spate of deadly attacks ravaging communities in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas will soon come to an end. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, gave this assurance on Saturday during a visit to Bassa, where he sympathized with victims and families affected…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, real name (Badmus Okikiola), has emerged victorious over fellow entertainer Speed Darlington (Darlington Okoye) in a dramatic celebrity boxing match that had fans buzzing online. The much-anticipated showdown, titled “Chaos In The Ring”, was organised by Game Rush and Balmoral Promotions and held on Saturday. It follows the success of their…
