Written by The lawmaker representing Kebbi South, Senator Garba Maidoki, is optimistic of an early return for schoolgirls abducted in the State. Maidoki spoke on Wednesday when he was featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today, days after gunmen abducted about 25 students from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State. “We have a … Continue reading “Kebbi Abduction: We Have Fair Idea Where Schoolgirls Are — Senator Maidoki”
The Forum of Southern and Middle Belt Leaders have condemned the acts of banditry and terrorism inflicted on Nigerians and security operatives in Borno, Kebbi, Kaduna and Kwara states within the last few days and called on government at all levels to rise up to the disturbing challenge. The regional leaders specifically lamented the … Continue reading “Southern, Middlebelt Leaders Raise Concern Over State Of Nation”
The pastor of the Kwara church attacked by bandits, Abiodun Bamidele, has narrated how the gunmen stormed the worship centre. Pastor Bamidele, who spoke to journalist in the Eruku community of Ekiti Local Government Area, where the incident happened, said the attackers killed three persons and abducted about 35 others. “There was an incident … Continue reading “VIDEO: How Bandits Attacked Kwara Church, Abducted 35 Persons — Pastor”
An Argentine court has ordered nearly $500 million in assets seized from ex-president Cristina Kirchner and others convicted with her of corruption in awarding public works contracts. In a ruling seen by AFP on Wednesday, a federal court ordered the seizure of more than 100 separate assets, including properties, owned by 72-year-old Kirchner, two … Continue reading “Argentine Court Orders Assets Worth $500m Seized In Ex-President Kirchner Graft Case”
Premier League leaders Arsenal will end their partnership deal with Rwanda at the end of this season, the African country’s development board announced on Wednesday. The Visit Rwanda partnership, signed eight seasons ago, had increasingly come under scrutiny due to spiralling violence in mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which borders Rwanda. The DRC … Continue reading “Arsenal To End Partnership With Visit Rwanda”
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Belem on Wednesday to press negotiators to reach an early deal at UN climate talks as nations remain far apart on contentious issues. COP30 host Brazil released a draft pact on Tuesday, hoping to get nations to agree on the most contentious points as soon … Continue reading “Lula Lands In Amazon To Press For Climate Deal”
Nigerias Super Falcons have been named the CAF Womens National Team of the Year for the third year in a row, winning the award in 2023, 2024, and now 2025. The announcement was made during the prestigious award ceremony taking place at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Rabat, Morocco. The Super Falcons beat the Black Queens of Ghana … Continue reading “CAF Awards: Super Falcons win Women’s National Team of the Year for the third year in a row”
Moroccan defender, Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 African Footballer of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Paris Saint-Germain star beat Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen to become the first defender to win since former TP Mazembe and Zaire centre-back Bwanga Tshimen in 1973. The defender is also the first Moroccan to claim Africas top player … Continue reading “Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi beats Osimhen and Salah to win African Player of the Year Award for 2025”
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu says President Tinubu today showed he truly has Nigeria at heart by cancelling his scheduled trip to South Africa and Angola. President Tinubu was scheduled to leave Abuja today to attend the 20th G20 Summit of leaders in South Africa and thereafter proceed to Luanda to attend the 7th AU-EU Summit. However, … Continue reading “He has shown concern and fatherly care for the children kidnapped in Kebbi- Senator Orji Uzor Kalu praises Tinubu for cancelling his trip abroad over rising insecurity”
Drake has stirred up conversation again after fans noticed what looked like a subtle dig at his ex, tennis legend Serena Williams, on Instagram. The rapper shared new photos on Monday featuring himself and rapper Sexyy Red in a tennis-themed shoot, captioning it:I said tennis lesson she said wheres the bracelet or the necklace. But it was … Continue reading “Drake sparks fresh reactions as fans spot new shade aimed at Serena Williams”