The Kaduna State Government has lifted the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan areas following the outbreak of violence during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. The decision was made on Tuesday morning after the Kaduna State Security Council, led by Governor Uba Sani, conducted an extensive review of the security situation in the affected…
The political bond within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State appears to be growing stronger, as evidenced by the recent reunion of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his immediate predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode. In a rare and heartwarming moment, the two leaders were seen sharing smiles after a meeting on Monday. Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his…
The Kano State Police Command has transferred 76 suspects, including one foreign national, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for a thorough investigation into charges of sedition. The suspects were detained for allegedly displaying Russian flags during recent nationwide hunger protests, which had turned violent in several parts of northern Nigeria. Kano State Commissioner of…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a woman destroying a Nigerian Standard Passport at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The woman, identified as Favour Igiebor, allegedly destroyed her husband’s passport in the video that has sparked widespread attention. Initially, the reason behind her actions…
President Bola Tinubu has commended Rena Wakama, the coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for her remarkable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Under Wakama’s leadership, D’Tigress made history by becoming the first African team—male or female—to reach the quarter-finals of the Olympic basketball tournament. The team’s valiant effort saw them bow out to…
In the election, the immediate past vice chairman of the association, Ibrahim Jibril, was declared the winner by the returning officer, Mannir Bature. Jibril secured 183 votes, defeating his closest rival, Usman Suleiman, who garnered 12 votes. Jibril has since claimed the chairmanship of the NMA in Zamfara State. The association’s annual general meeting began…
Ukrainian forces, in a surprise move, deployed thousands of troops in an operation that marks a shift in the battlefield dynamics after months of slow Russian advances in eastern Ukraine. A Ukrainian security official, speaking to AFP, confirmed that Kyiv had seized the initiative, advancing up to 30 kilometers (20 miles) into Russian territory in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2024 Paris Olympics drew to a dramatic close tonight with a grand ceremony at the Stade de France. The event kicked off at 9 p.m. local time (19:00 GMT) with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise, famed for his role in the Mission: Impossible series, making a thrilling entrance by descending from the…
Chelsea has successfully finalized the signing of Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal worth £54 million. The agreement includes an initial payment of £51.4 million, with an additional £2.6 million in potential add-ons. Neto, 24, has committed to a seven-year contract with the Blues. The Portuguese winger was officially introduced to Chelsea fans…
