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The crisis engulfing the global diamond industry has claimed another major casualty. Petra Diamonds, one of Africa’s largest diamond producers, is placing its Finsch mine in South Africa under business rescue and preparing for job cuts across the group after warning that prices for smaller diamonds may not recover anytime soon. The move […]
The United Kingdom has denied entry to two American political commentators, Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, ahead of their scheduled appearances at the SXSW London festival. Britain’s Home Office announced on Monday that the Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) of both men had been revoked, citing concerns that their presence in the country may not be […]
No fewer than five people were injured in a multiple-vehicle accident that occurred on Sunday at the Toll Gate section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ogun State. The incident, which happened around 11:35 a.m., involved a truck, six cars and two tricycles, according to the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE). Confirming the accident on […]
The Federal High Court in Calabar has sentenced a businesswoman, Ezea Isidora Kamchukwube, to eight years imprisonment for operating pharmaceutical premises without the required registration and authorisation in Cross River State. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu delivered the judgment on Monday after finding the defendant guilty of multiple offences under the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, […]
The Kwara State Police Command have commenced a manhunt for individuals linked to a deadly mob attack that left two people dead and several properties destroyed in Ilesha Baruba, Baruten Local Government Area of the state. The Command said the incident, which occurred on May 30, involved acts of violence, arson and unlawful killings, describing […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 23 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:30 a.m. on Monday when armed men suspected to be bandits barricaded the road and attacked commuters travelling along the route. According […]
Actor, Emeka Ike says he is prepared to take action against Lere Olayinka, media aide to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over the exposure of his data from the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ike contested for the House of Representatives seat for the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the Federal […]
Lille have appointed Davide Ancelotti as their new head coach, the French club announced on Monday, giving the 36-year-old Italian his first opportunity to manage at the top level of European football. The son of legendary coach and current Brazil national team manager Carlo Ancelotti has signed a two-year contract running until summer 2028, […]
Manchester United goalkeeper, Senne Lammens has been named the Premier League Signing of the Season after a debut campaign at Old Trafford that defied every expectation attached to his arrival. The 23-year-old Belgian shot-stopper, who joined United from Royal Antwerp in a deal worth an initial £18.1 million last summer, received the award following […]
Security operatives have arrested four suspected kidnappers in a forest in Ogun State, with the suspects identified as Kachalla Anayo Simeon, Kachalla Chukwuma Barthlomew, Kachalla Chibueze Ogah, and Kachalla Ifeanyi Benjamin. The four men, all of Igbo extraction, were apprehended following a targeted security operation in the forested area, in what authorities are describing […]
