Kwara
Author: New Daily Prime
Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s U20 team, the Flying Eagles, showcased impressive grit and tactical discipline to secure a vital 1-1 draw against Colombia at the Estadio Fiscal in Talca, Chile, booking their place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U20 World Cup. Heading into the match, the stakes were clear: Colombia had already qualified for the knockout stage, while Nigeria needed at least a draw to progress. The Flying Eagles started brightly, dominating possession and creating multiple chances. They were unlucky not to take the lead in the first half, hitting the woodwork three times, a post…
By Yunusa Umar Tragedy struck again in Kwara State as gunmen, locally known as bandits, invaded Rani, a suburb village of Lade under the Patigi local area, abducting the village head, Alhaji Ndako, and killing his brother, Alhaji Liman. The attack occurred on Sunday evening, while most villagers were observing the Maghrib prayers inside the mosque, sending shockwaves through the quiet rural community. A community source, who identified himself only as Idris, told New Daily Prime that the armed men stormed the village around prayer time, shooting indiscriminately into the air before whisking the village head away. “It was during…
By Eniola Amadu A British teenager who was jailed in Dubai earlier this year for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl has died in a car crash in north London, just three months after his release. Marcus Fakana, 19, was a passenger in a car that collided with a truck in Tottenham. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries but later died. The Metropolitan Police said officers had attempted to stop the vehicle shortly before the collision. A brief pursuit lasting about 60 seconds was abandoned when police lost sight of the car. It was later discovered…
Boluwatife Kehinde Liverpool’s Premier League title defence suffered another blow as they relinquished top spot to Arsenal following a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The loss which is their fourth straight league defeat in London intensified concerns about their ability to stay in the title race. The match began poorly for the Reds, whose midfield frailties were once again exposed. Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo, who nearly joined Liverpool before opting for the Blues, punished his would-be suitors with a thunderous 25-yard strike that soared into the top corner. Liverpool attempted an immediate reply through Dominik Szoboszlai, but…
By Eniola Amadu The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that 355 people were arrested in central London during demonstrations in support of Palestine Action, a group proscribed by the UK government earlier this year. The protests, organised by campaign group Defend Our Juries, went ahead in Trafalgar Square despite warnings from ministers and police to postpone following Thursday’s deadly synagogue attack in Manchester. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer had urged demonstrators to “respect the grief of British Jews”, while Jewish organisations and community figures criticised the timing of the protests. The Metropolitan Police said it deployed around 1,500 officers to manage…
By Ismaeel Aleem In a dialogue underscoring Nigeria’s democratic fragility, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) have issued a resounding joint appeal for sweeping electoral reforms. The move aims to rectify the “shortcomings” of the 2023 general elections and pave the way for free, fair, and credible polls in 2027. The high-level parley, held in Abuja yesterday, brought together ADC’s top brass with a distinguished EU delegation. Led by Chief of Mission and Member of the European Parliament, Mr Barry Andrews, the EU team sought to dissect the 2023 electoral flaws and forge…
By Eniola Amadu Great Western Railway (GWR) has been fined £1m after admitting health and safety failings in connection with the death of passenger Bethan Roper, who suffered fatal head injuries after leaning from a train window in 2018. Ms Roper, 28, from Penarth in Wales, was killed on 1 December 2018 when her head struck a tree branch while travelling on a GWR service near Twerton, Bath. She had been returning home from a Christmas shopping trip and was intoxicated when she boarded the train, an inquest later heard. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) brought the prosecution,…
By Eniola Amadu Tens of thousands of homes remain without electricity after Storm Amy swept across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland bringing record winds, flooding and widespread disruption to travel and schools. In Northern Ireland, around 18,000 properties were still without power by Saturday afternoon, according to NIE Networks. At the peak of the storm, approximately 65,000 customers lost supply after strong winds brought down trees and damaged the network. The worst affected areas include Craigavon, Enniskillen, Omagh, Downpatrick, Ballymena and Dungannon. Councils in these regions have opened community assistance centres where residents without electricity can access hot…
Boluwatife Kehinde Super Falcons goal keeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has recently shared her experiences regarding the emotional challenges she has encountered since transferring to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Women’s Super League (WSL). In a poignant segment of the Nike and VERSUS documentary titled “Nothing Off the Table,” Nnadozie spoke candidly about the hurdles associated with her move, which differ from the typical narratives surrounding athlete transitions. She stated, “It has not really been easy because people just see you come out on the field to play; they don’t know the struggles behind.” Nnadozie expressed that adjusting to life…
