Tunisian Man Sentenced to Death Over Facebook Posts Criticising President Saied A Tunisian court has sentenced a man to death for allegedly publishing Facebook posts deemed insulting to President Kais Saied, in a ruling that has sparked outrage among human rights advocates and free speech groups. According to local media reports, the […]
NSCDC FCT Commandant Urges Officers to Prioritise Health for Operational Efficiency The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu, has urged officers and men of the Corps to prioritise their health and physical fitness in order to maintain optimal operational efficiency. Dr […]
Tinubu Congratulates Kresta Laurel on 35th Anniversary, Commends Firm’s Excellence and Integrity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Kresta Laurel Limited, a leading indigenous elevator and escalator company, on the occasion of its 35th anniversary, applauding the firm for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and professionalism over the years. In a statement issued […]
Jonathan Denies Accusing Buhari of Boko Haram Links, Says Remarks Were Misrepresented Former President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted claims that he accused the late President Muhammadu Buhari of having any connection with the terrorist group Boko Haram, describing such reports as a deliberate misrepresentation of his remarks. In a statement issued on Saturday […]
Nigeria Needs Committed Leaders to Progress, Not Just Democracy, Says Ex-Envoy A former Nigerian Ambassador to Germany, Professor Akinjide Osuntokun, has said that democracy on its own is not sufficient to address Nigeria’s numerous challenges, stressing that what the country needs most is committed, visionary, and accountable leadership. Osuntokun made this remark […]
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) announced Saturday the arrest of 16 officers following a routine military exercise, citing alleged acts of indiscipline and violations of service regulations. Preliminary investigations suggest the officers’ conduct was linked to frustrations over stalled career progression, particularly due to repeated failures in promotion examinations. In a statement released by […]
Two Years After, Police Arrest Suspect in Abduction of Kano Village Head The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Usman Lawan Baba, popularly known as “Yellow”, over his alleged involvement in the 2023 abduction of the Village Head of Garun Babba, Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari. Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna […]
Trump Envoys Head to Egypt as Hamas Agrees to Release Gaza Hostages Two senior envoys of U.S. President, Donald Trump departed for Cairo on Saturday to advance negotiations over the release of hostages in Gaza, following Hamas’s acceptance of Trump’s proposed ceasefire framework. According to a White House official, Trump’s son-in-law and […]
Arsenal cemented their Premier League title ambitions and moved temporarily to the top of the table after a solid 2-0 victory over struggling West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium. The win, coming in Mikel Arteta’s 300th match in charge, propelled the Gunners one point clear of rivals Liverpool, who play Chelsea later today. The […]
