Ademola lookman singlehandedly routs Xabi Alonso's incredible unbeaten run with outstanding hat-trick to deliver Europa League glory. Atalanta inflicted a first defeat of the season on Xabi Alonso's extraordinary Bayer Leverkusen side to claim glory in the Europa League final. Atalanta started on the front foot and took the lead after just 12 minutes with a fine goal. Teun Koopmeiners sent Davide Zappacosta scampering forwards and he was able to deliver a low ball into the penalty area that evaded everyone until it was fired into the top corner by an unmarked Lookman at the far post. The Italians continued to threaten and fully deserved a second before the half-hour mark. Lookman picked up a loose ball, nutmegged Granit Xhaka and  then curled a gorgeous effort past goalkeeper Matej Kovar . Leverkusen, who came into the match on a 51-game unbeaten streak, looked stunned but simply couldn't find a response. Juan Musso came out bravely to claim a ball a...

The recent ban on Nigerian movies featuring money rituals under Tinubu's government.  This decision was made in response to growing concerns about the negative influence such movies may have on society, particularly on the younger generations.  By implementing this ban, the government aims to promote positive values and discourage the glorification of harmful practices.  This move has generated mixed reactions within the entertainment industry and among the general public, with some supporting it as a step towards cultural responsibility and others critiquing it as a limitation on artistic freedom.

Mr. John Okafor, a cherished member of the A.O.C.S Class of 2002. Let us raise our glasses to a man whose love for literature shines brightly.  Mr. John Okafor, a distinguished member of the A.O.C.S Class of 2002. May the pages of your life be filled with incredible stories, unforgettable characters, and endless blessings. Happy Birthday, and may your literary journey continue to inspire and enchant all those around you! May your special day be a chapter filled with love, laughter, and the magic of storytelling. Here's to another year of literary adventures and joyous tales.  Happy Birthday, Mr. Okafor! 🎉📚 #LiteraryBirthday #BookLover #AOCSTales

Following the recent unrest at Banex Plaza in Wuse, Abuja, on Saturday 18 May 2024, by yet to be identified hoodlums who launched a brutal attack on some Nigerian Army personnel, a swift  intervention by soldiers and policemen on internal security duties salvaged the situation and rescued the attacked personnel from being lynched  by the hoodlums. It is important to note that the soldiers attacked were unarmed, did not engage in any form of aggression, and posed no threat to anyone. Therefore, the cruel treatment meted out to them was entirely unwarranted and unjustifiable. In response to this unfortunate incident, a meeting was convened with the management of Banex Plaza to  identify and apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous act by temporarily shutting down activities in the plaza to ensure that the hoodlums who have been using the Banex neighborhood as a sanctuary to pose a security threat to the Federal Capital Territory were apprehended.  This, i...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 20, 2024, presented the first prosecution witness, PW1, Chibueze Chukwuma, an employee of Access Bank Plc, in the trial of Emmanuel Jayeoba and his son, Adewale Jayeoba, before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Jayeoba, his son, alongside their firm, Wales Kingdom Capital Limited, are standing trial on an amended 14-count charge bordering on alleged N5.7billion money laundering fraud. They were initially arraigned on August 2, 2022, by the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, but were later on October 12, 2022 re-arraigned on the amended charges before Justice Aneke. One of the counts reads, “That you, Adewale Daniel Jayeoba and Emmanuel Adewunmi Jayeoba, between 2019 and 2020, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this honorable court, conspired among yourselves to use the aggregate sum of N5,697,029,685.00, which sum you reasonably ought ...

It was the first time the monarch  drove in a vehicle into Ode Itsekiri  since ascension of the throne of his forebears nearly three years ago. The community currently is not accessible by road from Warri. Vanguard gathered that a road project   to the community started  over ten years ago with the project about 70 percent completed.  The road to the community will run through about 16 bridges. Secretary of the Warri council of Chiefs,Chief Eugene Ikomi who was  among  others on the trip with the monarch said  on his face book wall that  they got on a Pontoon at Jalla to Ugbodede community and from there drove to Ode Itsekiri  in barely fifteen minutes. “We actually drove from Warri Township to Ode-Itsekiri (Big Warri) “We crossed several bridges after being lifted by a Pontoon from Ijala to Ugbodede from whence we commenced a Fifteen Minutes drive to the Itsekiri Ancestral Home. “Am glad to be part of this Historic trip...

The Nigerian social media landscape has been abuzz with excitement as countless young people shared their newfound wealth from trading and mining Notcoin, a burgeoning cryptocurrency. Screenshots flooded platforms like Facebook and Twitter (now X), showcasing substantial earnings in US dollars.  The testimonials came as a rewarding journey many had embarked upon, having started their trading activities just some months earlier. Notcoin (NOT), a play-to-earn cryptocurrency, recently surged in popularity, breaking into the top 10 cryptocurrencies by daily trading volume. Its listing on major centralised exchanges, such as Binance and OKX, on May 16, marked a significant milestone. The coin’s trading volume skyrocketed, exceeding $1.4 billion within 24 hours and securing the eighth position among the most traded cryptocurrencies. Despite an initial price dip from $0.02156 to $0.006618, Notcoin’s market capitalization surged to $1 billion within minutes of its launch, altho...

The World Bank’s Databank, specifically the International Debt Statistics section, provides data on total external debt stock values (DOD, current US$) each country owes to China. External debt stocks represent the total debt a country owes to foreign creditors. According to the  World Bank , here are the top 10 countries in debt to China (total external debt to China 2022) 1. Pakistan: $26.60 Billion Pakistan tops the list with a substantial debt of $26.60 billion to China. This debt is largely the result of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). While the infrastructure development under CPEC, including roads, railways, and energy projects, promises long-term economic benefits, the mounting debt poses significant repayment challenges. 2. Angola: $20.98 Billion Angola’s debt to China is $20.98 billion, primarily accumulated through loans for rebuilding its infrastructure post-civil war. China has heavi...

Jude Bellingham recently shared an emotional tribute to his Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos after the German midfielder announced his retirement from international football.  Bellingham expressed his admiration for Kroos, acknowledging the impact that the seasoned player had on him during his year together at Real Madrid.  In his tribute, Bellingham highlighted that the experience of playing alongside Kroos had been invaluable and that he felt one year was not enough to fully benefit from Kroos' mentorship and leadership.  The touching message sheds light on the strong bond between the two players and the respect Bellingham holds for the seasoned veteran.