We did not aim missiles to kill US troops ― Iran Guards
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday they did not aim to kill US troops when firing a wave of missiles last week at Iraqi bases hosting American forces. “Our aim was not really to kill enemy soldiers. That was not important,” the Guards’ commander, Hossein Salami, told parliament, referring to Wednesday’s missile operation launched to avenge […]
Wizkid deserves celebration 10 years after ‘Holla at your Boy’
Ten years ago, a 19-year-old singer left fans debating if the song ‘Holla at your boy’ was sung by a Nigerian. In the smooth tune with western-infused lyrics, the singer urged listeners to wave at him when they saw him drive by. It was bold, fresh and a hit.
Western Lotto to employ 20,000 youths in 18 states
Western Lotto Nigeria Ltd has said it is seeking to employ 20,000 youths as Point of Sales Officers in 18 states across the country. The company said in a statement that this was part of its initiative to boost job creation, empowerment and productive engagement of young people. Applicants are expected to have a minimum […]
Pelosi sees ‘enough testimony’ against Trump to convict
Top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that she believes the impeachment hearings against Donald Trump produced “enough testimony to remove him from office” when the case moves to the Senate. Speaker Pelosi will meet with the House Democratic caucus early Tuesday to prepare for the formal vote required to send the two articles of […]
Security in Africa: Beyond the colonial and post-colonial frameworks
By Niagale Bagayoko Recent developments in the African security environment seem to have kickstarted an imperative for African leaders to fund the security sector through mechanisms that reduce dependence on external support. One such initiative, The 2016 Kigali decision on financing the African Union / AU (Assembly / AU / Dec. 605 (XXVII)) endowed the […]
Police arrest suspected traffic robber in Lagos
Police detectives from Bariga police station in Lagos have arrested a 23-year-old notorious traffic robbery suspect, Olowolayemo Sodiq. Sadiq, who is also an alleged cult leader, had been on the police wanted list since last year The spokesman of the state police command, DSP Bala Elkana, disclosed this to journalists on Sunday. READ ALSO: Gunmen injure, […]
