Kano police arrest suspected ammunition supplier to bandits, recover arms
By Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of attempting to supply ammunition and other items to bandits operating in parts of the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the suspect was arrested following credible intelligence from a resident. […]
England won’t be drawn into Argentina World Cup rivalry – Kane
Harry Kane said England will not be distracted by the emotional baggage surrounding their blockbuster World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday.
Full list of Asian countries with easiest visa-free access for Africans
Several Asian destinations are emerging as the most accessible for African travelers, thanks to broad visa-free arrangements under bilateral agreements with a number of African countries.
List of countries that don’t need visa to enter US
Citizens of 43 countries can travel to the United States without obtaining a traditional visa under the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), provided they meet the programme’s eligibility requirements.
Arsenal agree Leandro Trossard sale to Besiktas after EPL title triumph
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell Belgian forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at the Emirates Stadium.
Trump pays $5m to writer for assault, defamation
US President Donald Trump has paid $5.6 million to writer E. Jean Carroll after a civil jury found he sexually assaulted and defamed her, a court filing showed Tuesday.
Nigerian woman welcomes quadruplets at 50 after marrying at 48
A 50-year-old Nigerian woman has shared how she welcomed quadruplets: two boys and two girls after years of waiting to get married and have children.
Nigerian woman who moved to UK on skilled worker visa dies by suicide
A coroner in the United Kingdom has ruled that a 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide after an inquest into her death.
Benue: One killed as suspected herdsmen attack another Otukpo community
The latest attack came less than 48 hours after the deadly invasion of Otukpo-Nobi community in the same LGA, where more than 18 persons were reportedly killed, raising fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in Benue South.
Senate urges FG to intensify military operations against terrorists, bandits
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to sustain and intensify ongoing military and intelligence operations against terrorists, kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements across the country.
‘We will strike powerfully if you attack us’ – Israel’s Netanyahu tells Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Tuesday to strike powerfully against Iran if Tehran carried out a new attack on his country.
Court orders arrest of alleged ‘fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi
“I’m ready to show my face. I’m not hiding. I have it on good authority that my life is in danger”
ADC Crisis: We didn’t issue Access Code to Nafiu Gombe faction – INEC
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has denied issuing any access code to the Nafiu Gombe faction of the African Democratic Congress ADC, insisting that the portal code for the party’s candidate nominations was granted exclusively to the Sen. David Mark-led leadership. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter […]
Kebbi fixes July 27 for mass wedding of 300 Muslim, Christian couples
“We have already distributed application forms to prospective couples across the 21 local government areas, and preparations have reached an advanced stage,” he added.
Yusuf to Atiku: Address ADC Crisis, Stop Blaming INEC
By John Alechenu ABUJA — A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Teejay Yusuf, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to focus on resolving the internal crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rather than blaming the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the party’s challenges. Yusuf made the call in Abuja […]
Just in: Senate faults Makinde’s UN probe call over Oyo school abduction
The Senate has taken a swipe at Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led probe into the abduction of pupils and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state, asking the governor to stop trivialising a very serious and traumatic matter.
