FAA Bars Aircraft Operations Over Sites of World Cup Matches
The Federal Aviation Administration, acting in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, will establish temporary flight restrictions over stadiums hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and related fan events across the United States to help protect participants and spectators. During match days, all aircraft operations, including drones, are prohibited […]
Messi to Lead Argentina as Scaloni Releases World Cup Squad
Lionel Messi will lead defending champion Argentina at a record sixth World Cup this summer in North America. The 38-year-old superstar headlines Argentina’s 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the defending champions eye a repeat title. By stepping on the pitch, Messi will become the first men’s player to appear in six […]
AC Milan Target Pochettino After Allegri Sack
AC Milan have reportedly opened talks with Mauricio Pochettino as the Serie A giants continue their search for a new manager following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri. According to a BBC Sport report published on Friday, May 29, 2026, Milan are considering the former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur boss as a long-term option for the […]
Sokoto Pilgrims Get N450,000 Sallah Gift from Gov Aliyu
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has donated 1,000 Saudi Riyals, equivalent to about N450,000, to each of the 2,410 pilgrims from the state currently performing the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made on Thursday night, May 28, 2026, in Mina by the Sokoto State Amirul Hajj, Muhammad Mai Gari Dingyadi, who […]
US Chemical Spill Death Toll Rises to Eight, Three Still Missing
The death toll from a chemical spill at a paper plant in the northwestern United States has risen to eight, while three others remain missing, officials confirmed on Thursday. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington, after a massive storage tank containing a highly caustic […]
Breaking: Ex-Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege Joins NDC, Declares for Delta Central Senatorial Seat
Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) just a day after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a press statement issued on Thursday, Senator Omo-Agege also declared his interest to contest for the Delta Central Senatorial Seat under NDC in 2027. The statement reads; “Today, I […]
No Fatalities Recorded In Ogbemudia Stadium Children’s Day Incident, Says CMD
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Chief Medical Director of Edo Specialist Hospital, Dr. Anthonia Njoku, has dismissed social media claims that five pupils died during the Children’s Day celebration at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. She dismissed the claim while addressing newsmen in Benin City. “Yesterday, we were called in for an emergency response and we responded swiftly […]
2027: Atiku Clinches ADC Presidential Primary, Declared Winner Amid High Stakes Contest
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary, clinching the party’s ticket for the 2027 general election after defeating former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. The party announced on Wednesday that Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes to emerge victorious, […]
CPA: TETFund Releases N1.8 Trillion To Public Universities
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Centre for Public Accountability (CPA) has disclosed that no fewer than N1.8 trillion was disbursed to public tertiary institutions through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) between 2021 and 2024. According to a statement issued yesterday by the group, public universities received over N918 billion during the period, while polytechnics got […]
Panic At Edo Children’s Day Event As Pepper Spray Incident Leaves Students Collapsing
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Tension erupted at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Wednesday after several students reportedly collapsed when a bouncer allegedly discharged pepper spray during the 2026 Children’s Day celebration in Edo State. The incident reportedly occurred after some male students allegedly made inappropriate advances towards female students during the event organised […]