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Press Agency No fewer than124 lives perished when a popular nightclub collapsed in the capital of the Dominican Republic, authorities said on Wednesday, as the search for survivors turns increasingly grim. The legendary Jet Set club in Santo Domingo was packed with musicians, professional athletes and government officials when dust began falling from the ceiling into people’s drinks early Tuesday. Minutes later, the entire roof collapsed. Concrete slabs killed some instantly and trapped dozens of others on a dancefloor where hundreds had been dancing to a lively merengue concert. In the minutes that followed, the country’s 911 system received more than…

Robert Lewandowski hit a brace to help a devastating Barcelona rout Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in a one-sided Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. But, Morgan Rogers stunned the home crowd by putting Unai Emery’s side ahead in the first half but PSG swiftly turned the tide as teenager Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes struck to give the newly crowned Ligue 1 champions a well-deserved victory. Hansi Flick’s Barca are a step away from reaching the semi-finals for the first time since 2019 and extended their unbeaten run to 23 matches. Related news Arsenal Pummel Real Madrid In…

The Presidency, Tuesday, carpeted the senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, over his claim on lopsided appointments by President Bola Tinubu. Also on Tuesday, the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District of Kogi State, Sunday Karimi, tackled Ndume over claims that the President’s political appointments breached the federal character principle of equity across the country’s regions. During an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, Ndume, a former Majority Leader of the Senate, accused the President of violating the constitutional requirement for balanced representation in government appointments. Related news NNPC Shake-Up: Kyari out, Ojulari in as New…

The Bayelsa State High Court and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) of the State Command, have denied culpability or external influence in the protracted trial and detention of domestic aides to former Nigeria’s first lady Patience Jonathan. The court attributed the delay in the trial overseen by Chief Judge Matilda Ayemieye to frequent changes in defence lawyers, leading to the defendants’ six-year incarceration. “His Lordship granted accelerated hearing to enable parties to conduct the matter speedily,” Julius Nyananyo, the head of media and information to the Bayelsa State High Court, said in a statement on Monday. “From available records, the matter…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a N5 billion lawsuit against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, accusing him of defamation over several alleged false statements made during media interviews in March 2025. More than one week ago, Natasha and her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan who threatened to sue Senator Nwaebonyi for alleged defamation had demanded a written apology from Senator Nwaebonyi within 14 days, which must be aired on News Central and published on other social media platforms. The suit, which was filed by Senator Natasha’s legal team led by M.J. Numa, SAN, highlights…

An 88th-minute Davide Frattesi goal took Inter Milan to a 2-1 win at Bayern Munich on Tuesday, giving the Italians the edge after the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal and the visitors claiming a valuable away win in Germany. Undermanned Bayern, nursing a bulging casualty ward, set the tone in the first half-hour, with Michael Olise and Harry Kane narrowly failing to break through. Inter opened the scoring on the 38-minute mark when Marcus Thuram’s clever back-heel found Lautaro Martinez who blasted home. The Italians maintained control until Bayern veteran Thomas Mueller, days after announcing a summer departure…

Arsenal stormed to a stunning 3-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid as Declan Rice’s free-kick masterclass left the Gunners within touching distance of a place in the semifinals. Rice scored two majestic free-kicks in the second half of the quarterfinal first leg at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Merino added Arsenal’s third goal before Real’s Eduardo Camavinga was sent off for kicking the ball away in the closing minutes to leave the Spanish giants in disarray. The brilliance of Rice’s brace cannot be understated, with even Real keeper Thibaut Courtois – usually so inspired on Champions League nights –…

Press Agency China said Monday it would not cave to pressure or threats after US President Donald Trump vowed additional 50 percent tariffs on its goods if Beijing did not retract planned countermeasures. “We have stressed more than once that pressuring or threatening China is not a right way to engage with us. China will firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests,” Liu Pengyu, spokesman for Beijing’s embassy in the United States, told AFP. Trump vows huge new China tariffs as markets nosedive. Related news Trump slams 14% Reciprocal Tariff on Nigeria  China Imposes counter tariffs on US Imports Electricity consumers…

The brazen insecurity resulting in brutal killing of more than 300 individuals in the Nigeria’s South East region during the first quarter of 2025 deeply worries the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization. The group said that such heinous loss of lives compounded by what it called conspiracy of silence exhibited South East Governors, represents a dual tragedy that the Igbo Nation categorically deems unacceptable. A press statement issued by Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Deputy President General Ohanaeze Ndigbo stated that, “The inaction observed among our political leaders especially the South East Governors, is not merely a passive acceptance of…

In a triumphal exit, Team Bayelsa left Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital in a chauffeured-driven manner for Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital on Tuesday, April 8, after emerging as the overall champions of the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival. In the sports festival held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, the Team shone like lightning across the 17 sports during the week-long event sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The sporting fiesta, which brought together athletes from the nine states of the Niger Delta region, showcased thrilling contests, raw talents, and exceptional competitiveness — but it was Team…