Tension in Sokoto as cleric stabbed after Jumu’at prayer, alleged attacker killed
Tension and apprehension gripped parts of Sokoto metropolis on Friday following the stabbing of prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, shortly after he concluded the Jumu’at prayer.
‘Adapt to fixture schedule’ — Maresca tells Man Utd
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has told Manchester United to “adapt” to the fixture schedule ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby.
Free-scoring Chelsea must tighten up, says Alonso
Xabi Alonso admitted his entertaining Chelsea team need to tighten up defensively after a swashbuckling start to the season that has featured goals galore at both ends.
Mourinho defends Mbappe, Vinicius amid boos, compares them to fruit trees
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has defended Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior after the two forwards were booed by the club’s supporters, comparing the stars to fruit trees that attract criticism because of their success.
Carrick dismisses Anderson’s claims Man City are ‘kings of Manchester’
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has dismissed Elliot Anderson’s jibe that City are “kings of Manchester” ahead of Sunday’s derby.
Abducted FUTO students regain freedom
Two female students of Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO, who were abducted last Sunday at the stretch between the institution and Ihiagwa community, have regained their freedom.
Nigeria, Benin Customs harmonise cross border trade procedures, conduct assessment
By Godwin Oritse The Customs administrations of Nigeria and Benin Republic on Friday conducted a joint assessment of the One-Stop Border Post as part of efforts to deepen regional economic integration, harmonise cross-border procedures, reduce trade barriers and facilitate the seamless movement of legitimate goods and services between both countries. Speaking at the ceremony at […]
Gabriel Jesus blast over Barcelona move surprised me – Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he was “very surprised” by Gabriel Jesus’s claim that he was forced to train alone and was given no information prior to joining Barcelona.
UK lists African countries whose citizens can travel with eTA instead of visa
The United Kingdom has listed two African countries whose citizens can travel to the UK using an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), rather than applying for a visa, subject to meeting the relevant entry requirements.
Russia threatens to point nuclear warheads at Lithuania
Lithuania is moving to lift a constitutional ban on having nuclear weapons stored in the country, part of an effort to boost its security posture amid Russia’s offensive on Ukraine.
Akpata charges law students against over dependence on AI
…as NDDC holds 2026 Moot/Mock court trial By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: A former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olumide Akpata, has tasked law students to give attention to building their skill and confidence in putting up good arguments, adding that Artificial Intelligence cannot stand to argue cases in the courtrooms. Akpata, the 30th […]
