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By Soni Daniel Abuja: Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has called on the people of the state and other Nigerians in the United Kingdom to rally behind the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and project a positive image of Nigeria. The governor, who made the plea at a Town Hall meeting … Continue reading “Gov Ododo meets Kogi indigenes in London, urges them to support Tinubu, Nigeria”
By Adegboyega Adeleye Premier League champions Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, with reports indicating growing confidence that a deal could be completed in the coming days. According to BBC Sport, there is increasing expectation that the Brazil midfielder will complete a move to the Emirates this summer … Continue reading “Arsenal close in on £80m move for Newcastle captain Guimaraes – Reports”
Gov. Hyacinth Alia has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the Nigerian Army’s 5 Division Headquarters in Makurdi to boost security and stability nationwide. Alia gave the commendation in a statement signed by Mr Tersoo Kula, his Chief Press Secretary and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. The governor said the approval demonstrated Tinubu’s commitment … Continue reading “Alia hails Tinubu for approving army’s 5 Division headquarters Makurdi”
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has directed the upgrade of the Tactical Training Ground and Obstacle Course of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, to enhance the training, development and operational readiness of the Corps. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this at … Continue reading “Insecurity: FG orders upgrade of NSCDC training facility in Abuja”
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Former Military Administrator of old Imo State, Maj.-Gen. Ike Nwachukwu (retd.), has warned that Africa must not replace apartheid with xenophobia, condemning attacks against Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa. Nwachukwu spoke on Thursday at the South-East Regional Security Summit in Umuahia, Abia State, where he commended President Bola … Continue reading “Xenophobia has no place in Africa, Nwachukwu warns”
Professor Oghenetega Ighedo has become the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in Pure Mathematics from University of South Africa, marking a historic milestone in the institution’s 148-year history. The Nigerian-born academic achieved the feat while serving as an Associate Professor in UNISA’s Department of Mathematical Sciences, completing her PhD in just three years … Continue reading “Meet Oghenetega Ighedo, first black woman to earn pure mathematics PhD at UNISA”
The grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul was disqualified for a headbutt in his quarter-final on Wednesday. Amin famously declared himself the “King of Scotland” in 1976, having developed a fascination with the country with his remark inspiring an Oscar-winning film, … Continue reading “Idi Amin’s grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout”
US President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday, as the Middle East war reignited and again drew in the Islamic republic’s proxies. The warning came after a lull in the fighting — which had spurred hopes of a return to negotiations — appeared … Continue reading “Trump says US to hit Iran hard”
A French couple has been taken into custody as part of a probe opened after the remains of five infants were found in their home in southeastern France, judicial sources said on Wednesday. The remains were found in boxes at a home in the town of Orange on Monday, a day after the 32-year-old woman … Continue reading “Couple taken into custody after remains of five babies found in home”
By Esther Onyegbula Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally fabricated pistol and assorted charms during a routine patrol in the Igando area of the state. The suspect, identified as Olajunja Segun Samson, 29, was arrested after he and two other occupants of a motorcycle … Continue reading “Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover pistol, charms in Lagos”