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The Adamawa State Police Command has begun a statewide operation targeting vehicles without registration number plates as well as those displaying concealed, altered or defaced registration details. The initiative follows a directive issued by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, aimed at strengthening security and addressing the misuse of improperly identified vehicles. In a statement […]
On June 17, 1775, the hills of Charlestown, Massachusetts, became the stage for the first major fleet-scale confrontation of the American Revolutionary War. While history remembers the conflict as the Battle of Bunker Hill, the bloodiest fighting actually unfolded on nearby Breed’s Hill. By the time the smoke cleared, the British Army held the ground, […]
The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo has adopted a controversial bill to amend the country’s constitution, effectively clearing the path for President Félix Tshisekedi to pursue a third term in office a move that has sparked fierce condemnation from opposition parties and raised serious concerns about democratic backsliding in Central Africa. The […]
The Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, has pushed back against growing perceptions that the legislature is operating under the thumb of the executive arm of government, insisting that the two arms of government maintain a deliberate and productive working relationship aimed at delivering good governance to the people of the […]
The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has again raised the alarm over the country’s persistently low insurance penetration, disclosing that approximately 70 per cent of Nigerians remain without any form of insurance cover. Despite a growing economy and a population exceeding 200 million, Nigeria’s insurance penetration rate hovers below one per cent […]
Three police officers have lost their lives after their vehicle ran over an Improvised Explosive Device planted by terrorists in Zamfara State, in what security observers are describing as a dangerous escalation of violence in Nigeria’s troubled northwest. The incident occurred on Monday during a routine patrol along the Anka–Bagega axis, when one of […]
Kylian Mbappé struck twice as France overcame a determined Senegal side 3-1 in their opening Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey. Despite being second best for long spells and surviving several scares, Didier Deschamps’ side made the most of their chances to secure all three points. Senegal […]
Curaçao is celebrating a historic achievement after officially being recognised by Guinness World Records as the smallest country by population to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. The Caribbean island received its certificate from the record-keeping organisation in Houston, USA, with football federation president Gilbert Martina accepting the honour. This remarkable feat comes shortly after […]
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has announced a N100 million grant for 2,000 petty traders in Benue State. She made this known on Tuesday during the launch of a new Community Information and Technology Centre in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area. The grant will provide N50 million to 1,000 women in Vandeikya […]
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has suspended the Senate’s legislative recess and summoned lawmakers for an emergency plenary session to address Nigeria’s worsening security situation. In a notice dated June 15, senators were directed to reconvene at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Tuesday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. The emergency sitting was necessitated by […]
