“The operation began after credible intelligence pointed to coordinated efforts targeting examination systems,” Placid told journalists.

Chelsea FC interim manager Calum McFarlane has confirmed that the Blues are battling a six-man injury crisis ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool FC at Anfield on Saturday.

It added that the portal, which was officially opened on Wednesday, May 6, would automatically shut down at midnight on Sunday, June 7.

Novak Djokovic slumped to an early elimination from the Italian Open on Friday, crumbling to a second-round defeat at the hands of qualifier Dino Prizmic which leaves question marks about his physical condition ahead of Roland Garros.

The Agatu Indigenous Youth Association (AIYA) has called for the immediate withdrawal of the military Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) personnel from Agatu Local Government Area of Benue state, alleging inefficiency and failure to respond to intelligence reports on attacks in the area.

Suspected armed herdsmen are reported to have taken over the Gyungu Aze-Yogbo road in Mbayer/Yandev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state, attacking commuters and leaving a female passenger severely injured during one of the assaults.

Mali’s government refuses to talk to “terrorist” groups, the foreign minister has said, after jihadists and allied separatists mounted widespread attacks that have rocked the ruling junta.

House of Representatives aspirants on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on Friday warned that Peter Obi would be removed from office if elected president in 2027 and failed to meet Nigerians’ expectations.

“I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump said on his Truth Social network.

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino could miss the remainder of Arsenal’s season due to injury setbacks.