Barca suffer title defence blow with 2-1 defeat at Girona
Spanish champions Barcelona fell to a damaging 2-1 defeat at Girona on Monday to leave them trailing Real Madrid by two points at the top of La Liga.
7 Ghanaians dead in suspected Burkina jihadist attack
A weekend attack by suspected jihadists on a strategic town in northern Burkina Faso killed around 10 civilians, including seven Ghanaians, according to officials and locals.
El-Rufai may spend night at EFCC over alleged N432bn fraud
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, may spend the night at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja, where investigators are questioning him over allegations of financial misconduct involving about N432 billion.
Luis Enrique plays down PSG rift ahead of UCL clash with Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique dismissed any suggestions of dressing room disharmony as the reigning European champions prepared to put their continental title on the line this midweek against domestic rivals Monaco.
100 US military trainers arrive in Bauchi
About 100 United States military personnel, along with associated equipment, have arrived at Bauchi Airfield to support the Nigerian Armed Forces in training, technical assistance, and intelligence cooperation, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Monday.
Kaduna traders protest shop demolitions, seek Gov Sani’s intervention
Traders from Kabala Doki and neighbouring markets staged a protest on Monday, calling on Governor Uba Sani to intervene over the demolition of their shops during former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s administration.
Electoral Reform Protest: Civil Society, Labour leaders to occupy NASS Tuesday
The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), a coalition of civil society and labour leaders, has announced plans to stage a peaceful protest at the National Assembly on Tuesday, pressing for comprehensive electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections.
PANDEF honors late Edwin Clark on first anniversary of his passing
Exactly one year after the death of former Federal Commissioner for Information and Elder Statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has paid tribute to his enduring legacy, describing him as a man whose presence remains “mighty” despite his absence.
NSCIA confirms Ramadan 1447 A.H., urges Muslims to remain resilient amid challenges
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced the commencement of Ramadan 1447 A.H., urging Muslims across Nigeria to begin fasting while remaining steadfast amid growing challenges facing the community.
CJN to swear in 14 new FHC judges on Wednesday
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will on Wednesday swear in 14 new judges who were recently appointed to the Federal High Court bench.
We’ll defeat terrorists; you’re doing an excellent job — Tinubu hails Ribadu”
The president declared his belief that Nigeria would defeat terrorism and banditry with Ribadu at the helm of national security.
