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Two people were confirmed dead during celebrations in France following Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) victory in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final on Saturday night. More than 100 people were also arrested, and over 500 suffered varying injuries during the violence that erupted in the aftermath of the triumph. The Parisiens crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in a one-sided final at the Allianz Arena in Munich to claim a first UCL title in the club’s history, prompting wild celebrations among supporters. The streets of Paris, and indeed France, were filled with jubilating fans reveling in the French Ligue 1 champions’ historic win. Flares were…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Inter Milan 5-0 at the Allianz Arena, Munich, on Saturday, to claim their first UEFA Champions League (UCL). The Parisiens’ lightening start worked to perfection with two goals within the first 20 minutes, and three more in the second half to defeat the Italian giants in the first ever meeting between both clubs. Victory sealed a first ever UCL title for PSG in the French capital club’s 55 years of existence. Achraf Hakimi, Desire Duoe (brace), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Senny Mayulu all scored for PSG in the meeting against a very poor Inter side. PSG were…

Lagelu local government supervisory councilor on Budget and finance, Hon Sunday Olumide Olabisi has extended his congratulations to the local government council boss, Hon Mudashiru Kamorudeen on the milestone of one year in office. Hon Sunday described Kamorudeen as a man with selfless services whose dedication to grassroot development is second to known. “Hon Mudashiru Kamorudeen’s first year in office has been marked by tremendous achievements and positive changes across all wards of Lagelu LG. He has not only demonstrated capacity and character but also the courage to lead with integrity, empathy, and purpose. He deserves every accolade,” Sunday stated.…

Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers, says opposition parties can remove President Bola Tinubu from power in 2027. Speaking on Saturday during an event organised to mark his 60th birthday anniversary, Amaechi said he met Tinubu before the 2023 presidential election and told him that he would not work or vote for him. Amaechi said his decision not to back Tinubu’s presidential bid was based on “capacity” issue. The former minister of transportation further said he would have pursued some of the policies of the present administration if he were president. He added that the gains of the policies have,…

Lagelu local government supervisory councilor on community relations, Hon Ademola Adedeji fondly called “Kodi Alaremu” has felicitated with the executive chairman, Hon Mudashiru Kamorudeen on first year anniversary in office. Hon Ademola described Hon Kamorudeen as a leader, loyal party man, who has consistently demonstrating a visionary leadership with deep commitment to grassroot development, noting that his administration has transformed Lagelu into a model for effective local governance through strategic investment in infrastructure, security, education and public welfare. Key achievements under his tenure includes: launching of Lagelu security network, soft loan for small scale business owner, provision of motorized boreholes…

THE crisis over the control of local government councils in Osun State between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) has boiled over, with the state government dragging the Federal Government to the Supreme Court for allegedly seizing the monthly allocations accruing to the councils. Osun State local government allocations for the months of February, March and April 2025 are reportedly withheld, while that of May has not yet been determined. The suit dated 23 April 2025 marked SC/CV/379/2025 filed by Musibau Adetunbi, SAN, counsel for the Attorney General of Osun State (plaintiff), has the Attorney…

As Governor Seyi Makinde marks six years in office, a prominent political voice in Oyo State and advocate for inclusive leadership, Bolanle Aminat Sarumi-Aliyu (BASA), has commended the Governor for his achievements while calling for greater inclusion, gender balance, and economic empowerment during the final two years of his administration. In a heartfelt statement released to the press, BASA praised Governor Makinde’s commitment to infrastructural development, equitable distribution of projects across the state, regular payment of pensions and salaries, and his introduction of free and affordable transportation services. “Your administration has touched lives and revived public trust in government. The…

The court of appeal in Abuja has overturned the judgment of a federal high court in Kano, which voided the composition of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KASIEC) and halted LG polls in the state. Delivering judgment in three different appeals on Friday, a three-member panel, led by Biobele Georgewill, held that the federal high court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain cases bordering on the composition of states’ electoral bodies and the qualification of members. The appellate court allowed the three appeals filed by the Kano state attorney-general, the Kano state house of assembly and KASIEC. The court also…

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says the death toll from Wednesday’s flooding in the state has risen to 111. On Wednesday night, floods submerged more than 50 residential houses–with their occupants – in Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities, Mokwa LGA. Abdullahi Arah, NSEMA director-general, said on Thursday that the flood was caused by several hours of torrential rainfall in the state. Arah noted that operatives of the agency with support from the local government authority, local divers and volunteers rescued three persons (a woman and her two children). However, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said the death toll…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun for June 20 and August 8, 2026, respectively. Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC chairman, announced the dates on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed resident electoral commissioners (RECs). Yakubu said in line with the requirements of the law, the commission is obligated to publish the notices for major elections not later than 360 days before the date fixed for the election. He said in compliance with the law, the commission has approved the timetable and schedule of activities for the Ekiti and Osun…