Russian athletes: Ukrainian officials to boycott Paralympics
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on other countries to also shun the opening ceremony.
Tems, Burna Boy set new Billboard Hot 100 record for African artistes
The record was secured after both singers debuted new songs on the chart through their features on J. Cole’s latest album, The Fall-Off.
Ramadan: Kebbi Justice Commissioner disburses N3m to over 80 households
Bello-Mashal noted that the initiative was targeted at vulnerable households and low-income earners to help them meet basic needs during the fasting period.
UEFA opens investigation into alleged racial abuse of Vinicius Junior
UEFA said on Wednesday it would “investigate allegations of discriminatory behaviour” after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during a Champions League match in Lisbon.
Gani Adams warns on planned Kwara attacks, urges immediate action
By Dapo Akinrefon The Gani Adams, Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has condemned alleged plans by terrorists to attack communities in Oyun Local Government Area, including Ira, Inaja, and Aho. According to a statement, the threats—apparently issued in a letter dropped at Ira market—have heightened fear among residents, creating concerns about potential violence and insecurity […]
Gov Otu, Betta Edu APC leaders pledge 1.5m votes for Tinubu in 2027
Heavyweight political leaders in Cross River State have pledged to mobilise at least 1.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
Banks CEOs partner with police to tackle cybercrime
Top executives from Nigeria’s banking sector, led by the Managing Director/CEO of Signature Bank, Mr. Nixon Iwedi, paid a visit to the Nigerian Police Force Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja on Wednesday to explore collaborative strategies against cyber attacks targeting financial institutions.
EFCC’s prosecution of Malami, El-Rufai won’t intimidate opposition – ADC official
Dada accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of orchestrating these actions as deliberate attempts to undermine the ADC, which she said poses a growing challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Report unprofessional soldiers, Brigade Commander urges journalists
The Commander of the 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Ahmad Dikko, has called on journalists to assist the military in identifying and reporting personnel engaged in unprofessional conduct.
How Real Madrid’s Vinicius became repeated target of racist abuse
“I’m not a victim of racism. I am a tormentor of racists,” wrote Vinicius on social media platform X in 2024, after three Valencia fans were found guilty of abusing him that day.
Lawal commissions key projects in Anka
…Reaffirms Commitment to Zamfara’s Sustainable Development Governor Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to placing Zamfara State on the path of sustainable development following the commissioning of major projects in Anka Local Government Area. The governor, on Tuesday, inaugurated and flagged off multiple development initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, governance, security, and education in […]
