June 22, 2025
RUGBY: Psychological Bunfights Between Wallaby and Lions
Wallaby and lions battle. The British and Irish Lions have arrived in Perth for their tour of Australia, and the mind games have already begun. Wallaby coach Joe Schmidt and Lions general manager of performance David Nucifora have exchanged verbal jabs, setting the tone for a intense series. Schmidt sparked controversy by referring to Sione […]
One Dead as Container Truck Crushes Minibus
A fatal road accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025, along Old Ipaja Road near Agbotikuyo, en route to Iyana Ipaja in Lagos State. The tragic incident claimed the life of a commercial minibus driver after a fully-laden 40-foot Mack containerised truck reportedly suffered a brake failure and toppled onto the […]
Three Fans Die in Algeria Football Stadium Fall Tragedy
A tragic incident occurred at the 5 July Stadium in Algiers, where three people died after falling from the upper stand just after the final whistle of a football match. The match saw local team MC Alger win the league title, and the incident happened as fans surged forward to celebrate, causing a security barrier […]
Tax Reform Bills Signal New Era for Nigeria’s Tax Administration
A new era in Nigeria’s tax administration is on the horizon as President Bola Tinubu prepares to sign four landmark tax reform bills into law. These bills, recently passed by the National Assembly, aim to overhaul the nation’s inefficient, inequitable, and fragmented tax system, setting the stage for improved revenue collection, reduced burden on vulnerable […]
Nigeria Seeks Additional $65 Million Procurement Loan from World Bank
To reinforce its procurement reform agenda and environmental compliance capacity, the Federal Government of Nigeria is in advanced negotiations with the World Bank for an additional $65 million loan. The funding, if approved, will augment the existing $80 million committed to the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental, and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) Project, raising the total financing […]
Israel Recovers Bodies of 3 Gaza Captives, Kills 29 Palestinians”
The Israeli military has recovered the bodies of three captives held in the Gaza Strip since the 2023 Hamas-led attack on southern Israel. The bodies of Ofra Keidar, Yonatan Samerano, and soldier Shay Levinson were recovered in a special operation. This development comes as Israeli forces continue to target Palestinians across Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian […]
US Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites Spark Constitutional Debate
The US strikes on Iran‘s nuclear facilities have ignited a heated debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to launch military attacks without Congressional approval. Democrats have been quick to accuse Trump of overstepping his powers, citing the US Constitution’s requirement that only Congress can declare war. “Trump said he would end wars; now he has […]
‘There Are Many Targets Left’-Trump Threatens Iran
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of further attacks, stating that “there are many targets left” after the US struck three key nuclear facilities in the country. Trump’s administration claims the strikes were “very successful,” but critics argue that the attacks were “patently illegal” and violated the US Constitution. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi […]
Iran’s Foreign Minister to Meet Putin Following US Attack
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, announced today that he will be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming days. This development comes in the wake of a recent US attack on an Iranian nuclear site, which has significantly escalated tensions between Tehran and Washington. According to Abdollahian, the meeting with Putin is aimed […]
Nigerian Sprint Star Favour Ofili Defects to Turkey, Citing AFN Mismanagement
In a stunning blow to Nigerian athletics, sprint sensation Favour Ofili has reportedly switched her international allegiance to Turkey as of May 31, 2025, sources confirmed to IREPORT247NEWS. The 22-year-old, who captured global attention with a sixth-place finish in the 200m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, cited repeated mismanagement by the Athletics Federation of […]