Regional vigilantes to the rescue
ON Thursday last week, the Western Nigerian Security Network, tagged “Operation Amotekun” (Leopard) was launched by governors of the South West geopolitical zone.
LSACA engages private sector on State anti-stigma law
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has called for stronger engagement and participation of the private sector in the space of HIV/AIDS response in the State.
US condemns new missile attack on Iraqi base
United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday he was “outraged” by another missile attack on an Iraqi airbase where US forces have been stationed, as neighbouring Iran signalled a wish to de-escalate tensions. “Outraged by reports of another rocket attack on an Iraqi airbase,” Pompeo tweeted. “These continued violations of Iraq’s sovereignty […]
89 soldiers killed in jihadist attack on camp in Niger
A jihadist attack on a military camp in western Niger three days ago left 89 soldiers dead, according to a new toll announced by the government on public radio Sunday. “After a thorough search, the toll has been established as 89 dead among friendly forces, and 77 dead for the enemy,” said spokesman Zakaria Abdourahame. […]
Updated: Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to win Spanish Super Cup
Thibaut Courtois proved the hero on Sunday as Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico Madrid in a penalty shoot-out in Saudi Arabia to win their 11th Spanish Super Cup. Courtois and Jan Oblak were both imperious during a goalless final in Jeddah but the Belgian came up trumps, saving Thomas Partey’s penalty after Saul Niguez […]
MNJTF Kills ISWAP top commander Khalifa Umar, three others
Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja. The troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have killed the third most powerful commander of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) group, Amir Khalifa Umar. Umar was killed during raids on the terrorists’ hideouts near Lake Chad. The Head of Public Information for MNJTF, Col. Timothy Antigha, confirmed […]
Iran’s only female Olympic medalist quits country
Iran’s only female Olympic medalist has said on social media she had left her homeland. Taekwondo champion Kimia Alizadeh said this was because she had had enough of being used by Iranian authorities as a propaganda tool. She won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Alizadeh implied in an Instagram post that she […]
We agree de-escalation ‘only solution’ to solve crisis with US ― Iran
Iran signalled Sunday it favours a de-escalation after 10 days of heightened tensions with the United States during which both sides fired missiles and Tehran accidentally shot down a passenger aircraft. Security was stepped up in Iran’s capital after a vigil the previous night for those killed in the air disaster turned into an angry […]
Gambian government warns Jammeh not to return home
The Gambia on Sunday warned its ousted leader, Yahya Jammeh, not to try to return home from his exile in Equatorial Guinea. Jammeh’s safety couldn’t be guaranteed if he did return without permission, a government spokesman said. A spokesman for the ex-president’s party said he could arrive back at any time. The Gambia’s neighbours forced […]
Do not kill your protesters, door still open to talks ― Trump warns Iran
United States President, Donald Trump warned Iran Sunday against killing protesters who have risen up over the regime’s downing of a civilian airliner as his defence secretary left the door open to talks with Tehran without preconditions. Trump’s salvo came as Iran’s Islamic regime faced a challenge from angry street protests, having come to the […]
NDLEA arrests 88 drug traffickers in Sokoto
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Sunday that at least 88 illicit drug offenders were arrested in Sokoto State last year. The NDLEA Commandant in the state, Mr. Yakubu Kibo, disclosed this to journalists in Sokoto. He said only three persons were convicted for the crime. He said: “Sokoto State Command of […]
