Senior Al-Shabaab commander dies in US air strike ―Africom
A senior Al-Shabaab commander was killed in a recent US air strike in Somalia, the director of US African Command (Africom) said Sunday. “Bashir Mohamed Mahamoud was a senior operational leader responsible for exporting terror in Somalia as well as attacks into Kenya,” said Africom director of public affairs Colonel Christopher Karns. “He has been […]
Mourinho’s methods are outdated, says Tottenham great
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has “stumbled into an era” where the methods that served him so well in the past no longer work, says Jermaine Jenas. The Portuguese has delivered success wherever he has been, with major silverware almost guaranteed for those taking him on. Porto, Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid and Manchester United have all […]
Coronavirus: China quarantine facility collapses, traps 70
Around 70 people were trapped after the collapse of a hotel used as a coronavirus quarantine facility in eastern China on Saturday evening, officials said.
How defence ministers, Chief of Staff, perm sec, diverted and shared N35bn arms cash
…EFCC moves for forfeiture of 2 mansions traced to suspects, set for prosecution …Perm sec got N120 m cash, 2 Honda cars for new wife from contractor in lieu of NAF refuelling job By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor Graphic details of how two defence ministers, a top presidential aide, Inspector General of police and […]
Coronavirus: Czech PM calls on Italy to ban foreign travel
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis on Sunday urged Italy to ban its citizens from travelling abroad in a bid to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus that has led to a lockdown of one quarter of all Italians. The Czech Republic has registered 26 cases of the virus — most with an origin in […]
HERDSMEN ATTACK: We are under siege, Delta Community tells Buhari
THE people of Issele-Azagba, in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State have raised the alarm over incessant attack on the community by suspected Fulani herdsmen in the last five months, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to come to their rescue.
Men, women are equal in Allah’s sight, says NASFAT Chief Missioner
The Chief Missioner, Nasru-lahi-l-Fatih Society, NASFAT, Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, says men and women are equal in the sight of Allah and are expected to perform all acts of worship and faith. Onike made the assertion in a statement on Sunday on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The United Nations has declared March 8 every […]
Saudi releases king’s photos after purge over ‘coup plot’
Saudi Arabia released images of King Salman carrying out his royal duties on Sunday, after a stunning purge of at least three princes including his brother and nephew for allegedly plotting a coup. Saudi royal guards on Friday detained the trio, multiple sources told AFP, in a move that signals Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s tightening grip […]
Israel Adesanya defeats Yoel Romero in unanimous decision
Nigeria’s UFC boxer, Israel Adesanya has retained his belt as the Middleweight Champion, after defeating Cuban boxer, Yoel Romero in unanimous decision. The fight exhausted the duration of the bout (Round 5) with some adrenalin moments far in between. Adesanya, after retaining his belt, said: “I did what I had to do, I capitalised on […]
ABACHA LOOT: How much did the late Head of State steal?
Even though he is no more, General Sani Abacha has been humorously described as one of the ancestors of Nigeria who has been donating money generously to successive governments from the land of the dead as his loot was outrageous. Sunday Vanguard captures the looted funds:
Build 6-lane expressway from Lagos to Kano, name it Abacha Loot Highway ― Rep
Honourable Salam Bamidele has said that there is no end to what the Federal Government can do with the Abacha loot, this is just as he suggested that government could decide to build a six-lane express road from Lagos to Kano and call it “Abacha Loot Highway.” The Osun State Rep member representing Ede North/Ede […]
Boko Haram members attack Niger Republic military base
Boko Haram jihadists have attacked an army position in southeastern Niger, sources said on Sunday, following a lull in violence since the end of last year. The attack Saturday in Niger’s Diffa region, which has been targeted since 2015 by the jihadist group, left an unknown number of soldiers injured. “The military base of Chetima […]
AFCON 2021 QUALIFIERS: Rohr, Yobo not on talking terms
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, and his assistant, Joseph Yobo are yet to speak to each other ahead of the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualification tie against Sierra Leone later this month. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, appointed Yobo as an assistant coach in place of Imama Amapakabo without consulting with Rohr. The German-born […]
Chelsea crush Everton to cement top four place
Chelsea powered to their biggest Premier League win of the season and cemented their place in the top four as Mason Mount and Pedro inspired a 4-0 demolition of Everton on Sunday. Frank Lampard’s side won for just the second time in seven league games thanks to goals from Mount, Pedro, Willian and Olivier Giroud […]
Sanwo-Olu briefs Buhari on efforts to tackle coronavirus in Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President’s Personal Assistant on Photographs, Mr. Sunďay Aghaeze, who confirmed this to journalists, said the governor updated President Buhari on the latest development on the coronavirus index case in Lagos and ongoing efforts by the state government […]
Ondo LG elections: Gunmen attack SDP chairmanship candidate
Mr Gbenga Fasua, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Chairmanship Candidate in Akure South Local Government, Ondo in the upcoming local government elections, has alleged that he was attacked by gunmen on Friday. Fasua, in a chat with journalists in Akure, Ondo State, on Sunday, said that the attackers destroyed some of his property including SDP […]
