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Bayern Munich and Arsenal booked their places in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after dramatic quarter-final second-leg matches on Wednesday night. At the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich produced a thrilling performance to defeat Real Madrid 4-3 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate in one of the most entertaining ties of the competition. The German champions came into the game with a narrow 2-1 advantage but were stunned early on when Arda Güler scored inside the opening minute to level the tie. Bayern responded quickly through Aleksandar Pavlović, who headed home from a corner just five minutes later. Güler struck…

Mr Nweke Njoku, a lawyer and an indigene of Ofeh community in Omuma LGA of Rivers State, speaks to BIODUN BUSARI about the suspect who hacked a man to death in the state and how the suspect was apprehended in a neighbouring state Tell us about yourself. I’m the Principal Partner of Crescendo Solicitors and Legal Consultants, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. What was your relationship with the deceased? I’m the Principal Partner of Crescendo Solicitors and Legal Consultants, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The deceased was from my community, Ofeh, a larger community in Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State.…

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, Prof Hakeem Fawehinmi, has announced that the institution will offer automatic employment to its best graduating students, as 12,624 students are set to graduate at its 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies. Fawehinmi made the disclosure on Monday while addressing journalists at the university’s main campus ahead of the convocation scheduled to run from April 10 to April 18, 2026. He said the ceremony, his first convocation since assuming office, marked a major milestone in the university’s academic calendar, adding that activities for the week-long event include a Juma’at…

The Artemis mission reminded the world that great achievements begin not with perfection, but with the courage to start. Kenya is at that moment now. In 1961, John F. Kennedy promised the American people something that, by any rational measure, should have been impossible: that the United States would land a man on the moon and return him safely to earth before the decade was out.The technology did not yet exist. What existed was the decision to begin. Six decades later, that decision is still paying forward.On April 1, 2026, NASA’s Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in…

The National Youth Service Corps in Jigawa State has provided free medical services to 757 patients during a one-day Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers held at the Chamo Primary Health Care Centre in Dutse, the state capital. The outreach, organised by the scheme’s Community Development Service, targeted vulnerable groups including pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants and the elderly, who turned out in large numbers for diagnosis, treatment and free medication. Speaking at the inauguration on Wednesday, the NYSC State Coordinator, Bala Muhammad, described the exercise as “a practical demonstration of the NYSC’s mandate to impact rural communities.” He called for…

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council, in collaboration with the International Trade Centre, has commenced a two-day needs assessment and validation workshop aimed at strengthening communication strategies on sanitary and phytosanitary compliance for sesame and cowpea exports. The workshop, which began on Tuesday in Kano, brought together farmers, exporters, associations, and development partners to address challenges affecting export quality and reduce the rejection of Nigerian agricultural produce in international markets. Speaking at the opening, the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, said the initiative was designed to identify gaps and improve coordination in addressing sanitary and phytosanitary issues within…

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Tunde Lemo, has stepped back from his governorship ambition in Ogun State, throwing his weight behind Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the All Progressives Congress consensus candidate for the 2027 election. Lemo made the announcement in a statement released on Wednesday in Abeokuta. He said the decision came after “deep reflection and wide consultations” with party leaders and stakeholders across the state. The former banker described it as a calculated realignment in the broader interest of the party and the state. “This is not a retreat from service.…

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested an 18-year-old suspect for allegedly vandalising reflective road safety installations on the Third Mainland Bridge. The arrest was made on April 6, 2026, at about 17:30 hours, after the suspect was reportedly caught tampering with road studs installed to improve visibility and guide motorists, especially at night and during poor weather conditions. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi. According to the command, the suspect, identified as Dogara John, was apprehended while allegedly removing the reflective…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsApril 15, 2026 05:20 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Villarreal defender set for Premier League return? Chelsea are exploring a move for Villarreal defender Willy Kambwala as they continue to prioritise young, high potential talent in their long term squad planning. The 21 year old centre back has quietly put together a solid campaign in La Liga, building on the experience he gained during his early breakthrough at Manchester United. Since making the move to Spain in 2024, Kambwala has begun to establish himself as a reliable defensive option, showing clear…

A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that local authorities in New Jersey are planning massive price hikes during the tournament. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, said on X that football’s world governing body — which stands to earn $11 billion from the tournament — should foot the bill for transport costs to World Cup venues. Schumer was responding to a report in The Athletic on Tuesday, which said New Jersey Transit is planning to charge fans more than $100 for tickets from Penn Station…