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The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has detained at least sixteen senior military officers, ranging in rank from Captain to Brigadier-General, over allegations of plotting …
Red-capped Nigerian Igbo chiefs were among those who filled Court No. 4 at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Monday to witness the …
By Opatola Victor President Bola Tinubu’s recent grant of state pardon to more than 170 individuals has stirred controversy, not merely for the names it …
By Farooq A. Kperogi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, like his predecessors, has the constitutional right to grant clemency. He draws this right from Section 175 …
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has called for a dialogue on the future of the Igbo people, stating that issues surrounding separatist agitations must be discussed openly among all stakeholders. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Soludo said he does not subscribe to separatist views or agitation for an independent Igbo nation. “For me, … Continue reading “‘Ndigbo Will Sit And Debate Our Future’, Soludo Calls For Dialogue On Separatists’ Agenda”
French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the thieves who raided the Louvre in Paris Sunday morning would be caught and the items they stole recovered. “Everything is being done, everywhere, to achieve this, under the leadership of the Paris prosecutor’s office,” he said in a statement on social media. Eight “priceless” items of jewellery … Continue reading “Louvre Thieves Will Be Caught, Items Stolen Recovered — Macron”
Kylian Mbappe extended his goalscoring streak to 11 consecutive games to help Real Madrid reclaim top spot in La Liga with a 1-0 victory at nine-man Getafe on Sunday. After rivals Barcelona briefly displaced Los Blancos with a narrow win over Girona on Saturday, Xabi Alonso’s side restored their two-point advantage before next weekend’s … Continue reading “Mbappe Sends Real Madrid Top Of La Liga”
Nigeria began the U-17 Women’s World Cup on a poor note, losing 1-4 to Canada in their opening match on Sunday. The Flamingos, third-place in 2022, were expected to give the Canadians a run for their money. But Coach Bankole Olowookere’s girls went behind just two minutes into the game after a goal from … Continue reading “U-17 Women’s W/Cup: Canada Pummel Nigeria 4-1 As Flamingos Concede Thrice In Thirteen Minutes”
Ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Sunday said security has improved across the South-East state. The governor, who is seeking a second term of four years in office, said that as opposed to what he met when he came into office, people can now sleep … Continue reading “Security Has Improved, Everybody Can Sleep With Their Eyes Closed In Anambra — Soludo”
The United States announced Sunday another strike against what it called a drug-running boat, this time attacking an alleged Colombian leftist rebel vessel in an apparent expansion of a US military operation off the coasts of South America. Word of the attack from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth came as President Donald Trump said the … Continue reading “US Announces Attack On Colombia Rebel Group Boat As Trump Ends Aid”