Remo Stars earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Sunday to move a step closer to winning their first-ever NPFL title.
The Sky Blue Stars emerged victorious in the South West derby to dent the host’s continental aspirations.
Alex Oyowah scored the only goal of the encounter with a glancing header from Ishmael Sodiq’s cross on the half-hour mark.
The win maintained Remo Stars’ seven point lead over second-placed Rivers United with four matches to go.
In Port-Harcourt, Rivers United recorded a 1-0 win over Sunshine Stars to put pressure on Remo Stars. Suleiman Abba scored the only goal in the 84th minute.
Newly-promoted Ikorodu City moved up to third with a 1-1 draw against El Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri.
Emmanuel Solomon gave the visitors the lead in the 41st minute before Sama’ila Bello equalised for El-Kanemi Warriors.
Bayelsa United, and Niger Tornadoes battled it out for a 1-1 draw in Kaduna.
Sunday Williams put Niger Tornadoes ahead just before halftime Rabiu Abdullahi restored parity for Bayelsa United to extend their unbeaten run to nine matches.
Similarly, Heartland played out a goalless draw with Kwara United at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
Vincent Temitope was the hero for Plateau United to hand them a 1-0 win over Akwa United in Jos.
Up next for table-toppers Remo Stars is a home clash against Niger Tornadoes next Sunday while Rivers United will take on Kano Pillars.
When playing crossplay network matches on Xbox Series X or S against other platforms, desyncs may occur in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, SNK relayed today. This is due to a delay in the update being made available for the Xbox store.
The solution, until the update is put in place, is to turn off crossplay network matches so that desyncs will not occur during gameplay.
An updated version of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is expected to launch for Xbox Series X and S platforms, so this issue should be going away in the future.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves early access times start as follows:
PlayStation 4/5/Xbox Series X|S:
– Early access will begin for these platforms on April 21, 2025 at midnight in your region’s local time.
*Since this follows your region’s local time, not all players will gain access at the same time.
Steam/Epic Games Store:
– Early access will begin for these platforms on April 21, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. PDT
– April 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM UTC everywhere else.
You can find our full move listing for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and a news section for the franchise as well. We’ll also be launching our review at the same time early access is available to players.
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Self-generate sales leads from various engagement initiatives within defined territory.
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Drive retail investor engagement via online platforms, mobile apps, and social media.
Develop strategies for client retention, cross-selling, and upselling investment products.
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Drive brand awareness through strategic partnerships, media engagements, and financial education initiatives.
Position the firm as a leading retail asset management provider in the market.
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Monitor competitor activities and adjust marketing strategies accordingly.
Generate and submit sales reports as at when due – daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual reports and any other reports required.
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Gunmen ambushed a Toyota Sienna passenger vehicle heading to Offa from Abuja and abducted seven passengers.
The abduction occurred between 5pm and 6pm on Saturday, April 19, 2025 on Obbo-Aiyegunle/Osi Road in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The kidnappers, however, spared three children who were travelling with their abducted parents.
The eldest of the children who were spared reported the incident to the management of the transport company, Olumoh Express, Offa, that the victims boarded.
All attempts made so far by the local vigilante to rescue the victims were unsuccessful.
The secretary of the transport company, Mr Mukaila Ogunlade, confirmed the incident.
“The incident truly happened. In fact, we are just coming from Osi Police Station. The bus left the park with five passengers, but the oldest of the children that were left behind told us that two more people later joined them on the way. Presently, we are looking for seven people,” Ogunlade said.
Spokesperson for the state police command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the abduction in a statement on Sunday.
“Armed hoodlums numbering about eight reportedly intercepted a Sienna bus registered FFA 50xd, heading to Offa from Abuja and forcefully abducted seven occupants, including the driver,” the statement read.
“Upon receipt of the information, police operatives in collaboration with local vigilantes responded swiftly to the scene.
“The vehicle was recovered to the nearest police formation. During a coordinated search of the surrounding bush, three children aged between two and 12 years were located and safely rescued.
“One of the children was able to give the police detailed information of her guardian, who was contacted, and the three rescued children have been reunited with their relatives.
The command said it has intensified efforts through discreet investigation, intelligence gathering and sustained bush combing to track down the perpetrators and secure the safe rescue of the remaining victims.
Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, reiterated the commitment of the command to the safety and protection of all residents, urging those with useful information to report through the established channels of the state police command.
An explosion rocked the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) in Maiduguri on Sunday night, April 20, 2025, around 9 pm, sparking a fire in the solitary confinement cell where Charles Okah, a prominent detainee, has been held since mid-March.
Initial reports from within the prison indicate that an object, likely a bomb, was lobbed into Okah’s cell through the open window bars.
Eyewitnesses report heavy smoke billowing from the cell, where Okah has been confined since March 16, 2025. The incident follows Okah’s open letter to Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi-Ojo, in which he exposed widespread judicial and official corruption in two custodial centres in Maiduguri.
According to accounts from the scene, Okah was heard coughing and choking amidst the growing smoke, with his screams echoing throughout the compound. He reportedly shouted that the explosive device had been thrown into his cell, sparking the fire that has engulfed his quarters.
At the time of reporting, no rescue efforts were underway. Sources inside the prison have revealed that prison security regulations require a lengthy bureaucratic process before a cell can be opened after hours, leaving Okah’s fate uncertain as the fire rages on.
“Shockingly, not a single fire extinguisher could be found anywhere within the prison compound,” a source said.
“Similarly, night-duty prison officers seem not to be around. Many inmates with medical emergencies, such as asthmatics, risk dying before help would arrive at dawn,” the source said.
With no immediate response to the fire or medical emergencies, there is growing fear among inmates that a larger crisis could be brewing.
Prison officials are also facing the possibility of a prison break if the situation is not addressed quickly. Inmates, reportedly alarmed by the fire and the lack of assistance, may be forced to break open their cell doors in an attempt to escape the flames and smoke.
SaharaReporters’ attempts to contact Abubakar Umar, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, for comment were unsuccessful. He did not answer phone calls or respond to a text message.
Okah is serving a life sentence for his role in the October 1, 2010, Independence Day bombing near Eagle Square, Abuja, and a previous bombing in Warri, Delta State, on March 15, 2010.
NYT Wordle is a satisfying and tricky test of vocabulary and logic that challenges players to guess a new five-letter word every day. However, things can get a little too challenging at times, and that probably explains why you’re here. So, if you don’t want to break your word-guessing streak or get too frustrated, take a look at today’s Wordle hints and answer for puzzle #1402 for April 21, 2025, down below!
How to Play Wordle
Wordle is a word puzzle game by The New York Times. You are given six attempts to guess a five-letter word. The letters are highlighted in Yellow, Green, and Grey when you input a word. Yellow denotes that the letter appears in today’s Wordle answer, but it’s not at the right spot. Meanwhile, when a letter turns green, it means you have guessed the right letter in the right position. At last, a grey letter means the letter is not part of today’s answer.
While it may seem that winning at Wordle is easy, it is difficult to get that pesky five-letter word right. To help you out, here are some quick tips on how to play Wordle:
Open with a strong word – Using the right Wordle starting words rich with multiple vowels and consonants is important. While you can take a look at our dedicated guide, starting words like AISLE, SALTY, and DINER are my go-to choices.
Pay attention to colors – Keep track of the yellow, green, and grayed-out letters to eliminate incorrect positions and letters. To make every guess count, avoid accidentally repeating letters that have already been eliminated.
Isolate the vowels – There can be days when your usual starting words don’t help much. In that case, try to test the remaining vowels by using different words.
Repeating letters is good – Don’t be afraid of repeating letters as history is proof that there are chances the Wordle answer will have one or two letters that repeat themselves.
Use the Wordlebot – As described above, NYT’s Wordlebot is an intuitive bot that analyzes your responses and compares them against itself. Instilling some healthy competition can help you improve your own Wordle guessing and see what you could have done better.
If you still need more details, learn how to play Wordle and check out more Wordle tips and tricks to ensure you get the answer almost every time.
Hints for Today’s Wordle Answer for April 21
We know you are here for Wordle hints and clues, and we are eager to help you. Like always, to assist you with today’s puzzle, we list the starting word for today’s Wordle answer, whether it has any vowels or repeating letters, and more.
After that, we also provide an additional hint for today’s Wordle game to get one step closer to the answer. So scroll down if you’re ready. SPOILERS AHEAD!
Does Today’s Wordle Have Any Vowels?
Today’s Wordle answer for Monday, April 21, 2025, has two vowels.
If you guess the vowels correctly, there is a high possibility that you will guess the correct 5-letter answer in no time.
Does the Wordle Today Have Double Letters?
Well, there are no double letters in the Wordle answer today.
What Does Today’s Wordle Answer Start with?
Today’s Wordle answer starts with the letter “S.”
Spoiler Warning:
Scroll slowly past this point. Major hint and answer for today’s Wordle #1402 lie ahead.
Additional Hint for Today’s Wordle Answer
If the above-mentioned hints haven’t helped much, here’s the Wordle cheat hint that will definitely get you to the answer. The final hint for today is:
Rhymes with spare.
What Is Today’s Wordle Answer?
The answer for Wordle today on April 21, 2025, is SPATE.
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Meaning of Spate — A large number of similarthings or similar events appearing in quick succession.
My band of three came to the rescue yet again and nearly solved the Wordle for me today, keeping Monday blues from hitting harder. While I got a green “S” and “T” from SALTY, DINER and POUCH had a yellow “E” and “P” to offer. All stitched together, SPATE wasn’t a hard find and I uncovered the Wordle answer in no time at all.
Previous Wordle Answers
For regular Wordle players, we have curated the answers of all past Wordle answers in one place. If you are trying to find patterns in these word puzzles, check out our list of past Wordle answers.
Why Is Wordle Still So Popular?
Despite over 1,350 puzzles and nearly four years since its initial surge, Wordle is still going strong as a free-to-play word puzzle game that it is. What started as a simple game to pass the time during the pandemic has now become a daily habit for millions of The New York Times readers.
Just like reading your early morning newspaper, Wordle adds some productive value to your daily life as a brainteaser, which explains the incredible player base. Some avid Wordle players even stay up late to solve the puzzle as soon as it releases at 12:00 AM local time.
The fact that there’s a single puzzle on a daily basis that every player tries to solve makes it all the more competitive and challenging. According to a report by The Conversation, just in 2022, Wordle had around a whopping 3 million users across the world. As of 2025, one can only imagine where this number has soared.
That said, if you are one of them, hope the Wordle hints we shared today helped you figure out the answer without having to scroll to the answer.
What are the best 3 words in a row for Wordle?
While there are a ton of words to start your Wordle with, we suggest using, SALTY, DINER and POUCH today.
What are the NYT Wordle hints for April 21, 2025?
The NYT Wordle today starts with “S” and refers to a sudden burst of something. It has two vowels.
What is the NYT Wordle answer for April 21, 2025?
If you are unable to figure out puzzle #1402, then the Wordle answer today for April 21, 2025, is “SPATE.”
What was yesterday’s NYT Wordle answer?
The answer for yesterday’s Wordle #1401 on April 20, 2025, was “PATCH.”
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Alex Oyowah’s header from an Ismail Sodiq cross sealed a 1-0 win for Remo Stars over Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium, keeping them top of the table with 65 points from 34 games.
In Port Harcourt, Suleiman Abba’s late goal gave Rivers United a 1-0 victory against Sunshine Stars, keeping the pressure on the league leaders.
Ikorodu City climbed to third after a 1-1 draw with El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri. Emmanuel Solomon opened the scoring, but Sama’ila Bello responded four minutes later.
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At the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, Niger Tornadoes and Bayelsa United shared the spoils (1-1), with Rabiu Abdullahi’s late goal extending Bayelsa’s unbeaten run to nine.
Heartland and Kwara United played out a goalless draw in Owerri, while Plateau United edged Akwa United 1-0 thanks to Vincent Temitope’s strike.
Today Manchester United academy graduate Tyler Fredricson stepped out at Old Trafford, making his senior debut for The Red Devils against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Whilst Wolves emerged with a 1-0 victory, Fredricson put in an incredible showing, justifying his spot in the starting line-up, showing off what potential he holds.
But, who is United’s newest debutant and what can we expect from him?
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Tyler Fredricson and his rise through the Manchester United academy
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Born and raised in South Manchester, Fredricson joined the United’s Under-18s side from the youth academy in 2021, helping the side win the FA Youth Cup in his debut season.
This cup run saw the defender line up with now first-team stars Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, however he missed the final through illness.
Unfortunately Fredricson also missed most of the second half of the season through injury, however this didn’t hinder United’s appreciation of him.
The following year, in 2022, Fredricson signed his first professional contract, joining the Under-21s side, however sustaining another injury ruling him out for a season and a half.
However last year in 2024, the centre-back bounced back, captaining the United Under-19s squad in the UEFA Youth League with the club’s only loss coming hen Fredricson wasn’t named in the squad, seeing them knocked out of the contest.
He’s also captained the Under-21s side in the Premier League 2, showing off his leadership skills and solid approach in defence, holding 5th place for the side.
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Tyler Fredricson’s growing involvement in the senior squad
Whilst today’s match-up was the 20-year-old’s first match for the senior side, it’s not the first time he’s been called up to the matchday squad.
Ruben Amorim has regularly used Fredricson in senior training, also taking him to games against Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester, however he didn’t make it off the bench.
The talented youngster has also been called up to the Europa League squads, once under Erik ten Hag in 2022 and once under Amorim last month, interestingly with both fixture against Real Sociedad.
With Fredricson’s natural leadership and strength on the pitch, we can expect to see the star’s name appear more in the matchday squads, especially if United are unable to make too many recruitments over the summer.
Also with injuries seemingly plaguing the club over the last two seasons, Fredricson could easily capitalise on the extent of defensive absences to establish his name even further as he did today, especially with Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans set to leave in the summer.
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FDA Removing Big Pharma Representatives From Advisory Panels
Industry employees are welcome to attend FDA advisory committee meetings, along with the rest of the American public
Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is removing pharmaceutical company representatives from advisory committees in a bid to limit industry influence.
Dr. Marty Makary, the FDA’s new commissioner, issued a directive that eliminates the role of pharmaceutical representative.
Dr. Makary/Image/Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
“Industry employees are welcome to attend FDA advisory committee meetings, along with the rest of the American public, but having industry employees serve as official members of FDA advisory committee members represents a cozy relationship that is concerning to many Americans,” Makary said in a statement on April 17. “In fact, the FDA has a history of being influenced unduly by corporate interests.”
The FDA has 32 different advisory committees, including panels that advise the agency on vaccines, food, and medical devices. Members are primarily a mix of federal employees and experts who do not work for industries.
But each FDA committee has an industry representative and an alternate industry representative. The Vaccine and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, for instance, had a Pfizer officer and a Dynavax officer listed on the roster for its most recent meeting.
The industry representatives do not vote on what advice to convey to the FDA, but “offer perspective of a pharmaceutical company,” Kim Witczak, who has served on several FDA advisory committees, told The Epoch Times in an email.
“Sometimes they will say something that could influence or sway the discussion. I always wondered why they were on the committee,” she said.
The FDA did not release Makary’s directive but described it as limiting people employed at companies regulated by the FDA, such as pharmaceutical firms, from serving as members of FDA advisory committees.
“Today’s action will not preclude employees of regulated companies from attending or presenting their views at advisory committee meetings or serving as representative members of the committee when required by statute,” the agency stated. “Also, exceptions can be made in rare circumstances (i.e., when the scientific expertise in an area is only available from an employee of an FDA-regulated company) provided that the official strictly complies with the applicable ethics requirements.”
Makary said the directive was issued to make sure scientific evaluation of new products is independent.
“Public trust in the healthcare-industrial complex is at an all-time low. We need to restore impeccable integrity to the process and avoid potential conflicts of interest,” he said.
PhRMA, a trade group for the pharmaceutical industry, did not respond to a request for comment.
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