Nigeria’s Falconets began their WAFU B Women’s Cup campaign with a decisive 3-1 win against their rivals, the Black Princesses of Ghana, on Saturday. The victory for Moses Aduku’s side was spearheaded by Janet Akeremkowei, who netted two goals, complemented by a late strike from Favour Nkwocha. Akeremkowei, a striker for Bayelsa Queens, scored […]
Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration to treat former U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning about Nigeria as a wake-up call, urging swift action to address the country’s deepening security and governance challenges. Falana, speaking on a national television programme, criticised Trump’s claim of […]
Ethiopia has taken a significant step toward expanding its domestic defence and technology capabilities with the inauguration of a drone manufacturing facility, aimed at producing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for both military and civilian purposes. The move reflects the country’s broader ambition to strengthen its defence industry and reduce reliance on imports. The facility, […]
The Kebbi State Government, led by Governor Nasir Idris, organized an interfaith prayer session in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, seeking divine intervention to address the growing security challenges in the state and across Nigeria. Governor Idris, addressing the gathering, stated that the session was aimed at strengthening unity between Muslims and Christians and seeking […]
A suspected car thief was apprehended at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital in Jos after attempting to steal a vehicle belonging to a patient, local authorities and eyewitnesses reported. The incident occurred when the suspect tried to unlawfully take possession of a Toyota Camry parked within the hospital premises. Hospital staff and security personnel […]
Djibouti’s long-serving leader, President Ismail Omar Guelleh, has announced his intention to seek a sixth term in office, shortly after the country’s parliament voted to abolish the presidential age limit, effectively clearing the way for his continued rule. The amendment, passed overwhelmingly by the National Assembly on October 26, 2025, removed the 75-year age […]
A former spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General Sani Kukasheka Usman (rtd), has revealed that one of the toughest obstacles faced by the military in its fight against Boko Haram insurgency was not just on the battlefield, but in countering the group’s propaganda and disinformation campaigns. Usman, who served as the Director of Army […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that more than 33,000 children in Borno State have been enrolled in a digital learning programme aimed at improving access to education for children affected by conflict and displacement in the region. The initiative, powered by the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) platform, is part of UNICEF’s […]
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Nnamdi Stanley Chibuike, after officers discovered a pistol cleverly concealed inside a loaf of bread during a stop-and-search operation in Asaba, the state capital. According to reports, the arrest occurred around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2025, when operatives of the Rapid […]
