Oyo kidnap victim recounts 14-day ordeal, says family paid N15m ransom
By Adeola Badru A woman who spent 14 days in captivity after being abducted in Ibadan, Oyo State, has recounted her ordeal, revealing that her family paid N15 million ransom to secure her freedom. The victim, who requested anonymity, spoke with Vanguard about the emotional and psychological trauma she endured following the abduction, which occurred […]
Palmer, Joao Pedro feature in Madonna film after World Cup omission
Palmer and Joao Pedro appear midway through the film in a brief but memorable scene involving Madonna, marking an unexpected crossover between football and entertainment.
World Cup: ‘I had right visa,’ Somali referee says after US rejection
Somali referee Omar Artan has insisted he had valid travel documents and the appropriate visa after being denied entry into the United States, a decision that has ended his dream of making history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Reps tasks service chiefs to fix insecurity
The House of Representatives has warned the service chiefs to step down honourably if the country’s deteriorating security situation persists and public confidence in the government’s efforts is not restored within a clearly defined period.
Somalia backs referee’s ‘integrity’, pledges ‘unwavering support’
Somalia has defended its referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals. In a statement on Tuesday, Somalia’s Ministry of Sports expressed “deep regret” over Artan’s denial of entry, saying that despite diplomatic engagement with US […]
Senate asks FG to ban all foreign Textile materials
THE Senate has asked the Federal government to as a matter of urgency, ban all foreign textile materials into the country as part of moves to encourage local production of cotton and the revival of dead textile industries across the country.
