Middlesbrough stun Chelsea to take first-leg advantage in Carabao Cup semifinal

Chelsea missed a host of chances as Championship side Middlesbrough earned a slender advantage in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at a boisterous Riverside Stadium. Hayden Hackney scored the only goal, opening up his body to slide home an Isaiah Jones cross in the first half. Cole Palmer missed three presentable opportunities […]

Armed Men Broke into a live Tv studio in Ecuador

A group of armed men broke into a live television studio in Ecuador and threatenedstaff. A live broadcast by station TC in the city of Guayaquil was interrupted on Tuesday by the group, who were wearing hoods and carrying guns, forcing Staff to the floor, before the live feed cut out. The hooded men were […]

Ethiopia-Somaliland army chiefs meet amid regional tensions

The army chiefs of landlocked Ethiopia and the self-declared Republic of Somaliland have been discussing military cooperation as concern grows over a deal that could give Ethiopia a naval base on the Gulf of Aden. The two sides signed a deal on January 1, recognized to give Ethiopia commercial and military access to the sea. […]

Closure of Third Mainland Bridge begins with traffic diversion during off-peak hours

Motorists in Lagos may experience some gridlock and extended travel time as the Third Mainland Bridge has been rationally closed to traffic from Tuesday, January 9, 2024. A statement by the federal government signed by Olukorede Kesha, the federal Controller of Works in Lagos, reveals the bridge will be closed for seven weeks to enable […]

President Tinubu slashes Travel Delegations by 60 percent

In a bid to cut cost of governance and curb wasteful spending, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate pruning down by 60 percent the travel expenditure of government officials in his administration. Briefing State House Correspondent today Presidential Media Aide, Ajuri Ngelale said as part of cost cutting measures, the President directed that the […]

Tottenham to Host Manchester City in the Fourth Round of FA Cup

Tottenham will host holders Manchester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Chelsea face title contenders Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in another all-Premier League meeting. Manchester United, who defeated Wigan Athletic on Monday, will be away either to League Two Newport County or National League side Eastleigh. Maidstone United, the lowest-ranked club […]