In a brazen daylight heist that has stunned France and the global art community, a group of thieves on Sunday broke into the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris and escaped with eight “priceless” pieces of royal jewellery, despite the museum’s advanced security systems. According to French police, the heist occurred around 9:30 a.m., less […]
The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with his Algerian counterpart, Brahim Boughali, to enhance parliamentary cooperation and promote shared democratic values between both nations. The agreement, signed in Algiers during Abbas’s working visit, aims to institutionalise legislative exchanges and collaboration in law-making, governance, and […]
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has urged his teammates to build on their thrilling victory over Liverpool, describing it as a statement performance that must mark the beginning of a consistent run of form for the club. United stunned their rivals with a 2-1 win at Anfield, marking their first victory there in nearly […]
The Nigeria Police Force have dismissed claims that officers fired live ammunition during Monday’s protest in Abuja calling for the release of detained separatist leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The protest, which drew hundreds of supporters of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was held around key government areas in the Federal Capital Territory. Police […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the Federal Government to meet the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) or risk a nationwide strike. In a statement released on Monday, the NLC expressed deep concern over the government’s continued neglect of agreements reached with ASUU, noting that the persistent underfunding of […]
Tension gripped the Surulere area of Lagos on Monday as angry residents blocked ongoing construction work on a proposed cemetery, accusing the developers of endangering their lives and violating environmental safety laws. Protesters from the Natufe/Animashaun community stormed the site, located off Babs Animashaun Street in Bode Thomas, chanting slogans and carrying placards that […]
The Borno State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday lauded members of the BAT Ideological Group for their loyalty and contributions to advancing the Renewed Hope agenda during a courtesy visit to the party’s secretariat in Maiduguri. The delegation, led by the group’s National Executive Council member, Mr. Harrison, alongside the Secretary, […]
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to create at least 20,000 jobs annually through the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0), aimed at empowering young graduates with practical work experience and entrepreneurial skills. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this on Monday while inaugurating the NJFP 2.0 Project Steering Committee at the […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of manipulating reports of an alleged coup plot to suppress dissent and divert public attention from governance failures. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party expressed concern over what it described as inconsistencies in official responses to reports linking some detained military officers and […]
A Magistrate Court in Kano has ordered two popular TikTok content creators, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to marry within 60 days following their involvement in viral videos authorities described as “indecent” and contrary to public morals. Trial Magistrate Halima Wali gave the ruling on Monday after the pair appeared before the court […]
