Day: June 9, 2025

Trump Deploys National Guard To Los Angeles Amid Escalating Protests Over Immigration

Abibat Babalola

US President Donald Trump has deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to the streets of Los Angeles, citing the need to quell “lawlessness” amid growing unrest over federal immigration enforcement raids. The decision, announced on Saturday, has been condemned by California Governor Gavin Newsom as “purposefully inflammatory.” The federal deployment followed two days of confrontations in Los Angeles, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations led to the arrests of over 100 undocumented migrants, including five alleged gang members. The city — home to one of the largest Latino populations in…

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‘First Time In Decades,’ 91 Year-Old Awujale Absent at 2025 Ojude Oba

ADEOLA YUSUF

    The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, was conspicuously absent at the Ojude Oba festival on Sunday in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Platforms Africa reports that this will be the first time in many decades that the 91 year-old influential paramount ruler is missing the festival where he played the lead role as the major host. He was installed as the king on 2 April 1960, which makes him one of the longest reigning monarchs in Nigeria. He is a member of the House…

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Dangote, 39 Others; Full List of Who Won What At Champion Annual Awards

Abibat Babalola

.As Zinox Founder, Leo Stan Ekeh reiterates commitment to digital economy   Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has described the Man of the Year 2024 honour bestowed on him by Champion Newspapers as a reflection of his excellence not only in Nigeria but Africa. The remark was made by Tunde Oladipo, Group Branding Lead, Dangote Industries Ltd on Saturday at the 2024 Annual Champion Newspapers’ Awards held at Eko Hotels and Suites Victoria Island, Lagos. Forty-one institutions and notable Nigerians from all walks of…

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Ronaldo Left In Tears As Portugal Defeat Spain On Penalties To Win Nations League

Ganiyu Amodu

Portugal lifted their second Nations League title as they beat Spain via a dramatic penalty shootout in Munich. Ruben Neves scored the winning penalty to leave Cristiano Ronaldo in floods of tears after a thrilling 2-2 draw went the distance. Portugal initially looked to be in for a long night after Spain dominated the opening portion of the game before Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi gave them a deserved lead. But Ronaldo’s men were not behind for long as Nuno Mendes replied with a brilliant strike to level matters five minutes…

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