Yobe Families of missing persons in Yobe State gathered in Damaturu on Saturday to mark the International Day of the Disappeared, an annual commemoration dedicated to highlighting the plight of people who have vanished due to conflict, violence, and displacement. The event, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), brought together […]
Ike Abonyi, a distinguished journalist and political activist, has boldly contested the recent assertions made by fellow activist Deji Adeyanju regarding former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in 2023. Abonyi disclosed the particulars of a discussion that transpired at a meeting attended by Obi, Adeyanju, and […]
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a driver for allegedly being in possession of counterfeit banknotes amounting to N1 million. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday. According to Osifeso, the suspect was intercepted by operatives of the Federal Highway […]
Morocco cemented their dominance in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Saturday after edging debutant finalists Madagascar 3-2 in a pulsating final at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The Atlas Lions, who previously lifted the trophy in 2018 and 2020, became the first nation to win the competition three times. Their victory was powered […]
Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Francia Márquez, on Saturday arrived in Abuja for a three-day official visit to Nigeria, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and fostering deeper cooperation between both countries. Márquez, who was accompanied by her spouse, Mr. Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, […]
At least 13 people have drowned and 22 others remain missing in Zamfara State after a boat carrying residents fleeing armed bandits capsized on Friday. The incident occurred in Birnin Magaji ward when gunmen stormed two rural communities, forcing terrified villagers to rush toward the banks of a nearby river, where a single […]
Residents of Anambra and parts of Enugu State are expected to experience a two-day power outage as the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) carries out scheduled maintenance at a major transmission facility. The company announced in a statement on Saturday that the outage will run from Sunday, August 31 to Monday, September 1, 2025, between […]
India has formally submitted its proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, positioning the bid as part of the country’s broader ambition to stage the Olympic Games in 2036. The submission, designating Ahmedabad as the host city, was made in London to the President of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, by a delegation from the […]
Northern Iraq’s shrinking waters are telling two stories at once: one of a nation grappling with severe drought, and another of ancient civilizations resurfacing from the depths. Archaeologists in Duhok province have uncovered around 40 tombs near the banks of the Mosul Dam reservoir, revealed only after water levels dropped to record lows this year. […]
Chelsea claimed a 2–0 victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in a match overshadowed by VAR decisions that left players, managers, and fans debating the limits of technology in football. Fulham thought they had taken the lead midway through the first half when Josh King finished a swift counterattack. However, after a […]
