Written by By Ndahi Marama MAIDUGURI — Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dealt a heavy blow to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, killing eight insurgents and seizing a range of weapons, including RPGs, guns, and an armed drone, during coordinated attacks on multiple communities.The attacks targeted Forward Operating … Continue reading “Troops kill 8 terrorists, recover RPGs, Guns, drones in Boron clashes”
Witnesses said on Saturday that loud cheers echoed across parts of Tehran and residents took to their windows to applaud and play celebratory music after reports of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death. There was no confirmation from Iran, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were many signs that Iran’s supreme leader … Continue reading “Cheers heard on Tehran streets after reports of Khamenei death”
The son of Iran’s late shah on Saturday hailed the reported killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying the Islamic republic that replaced his pro-Western father was finished. “With his death, the Islamic Republic has effectively come to an end and will soon be consigned to the dustbin of history,” Reza Pahlavi wrote on … Continue reading “Dustbin of history – Son of Iran’s late shah reacts to Khamenei’s ‘death’”
By Dickson Omobola Federal Government and Republic of Cameroon have signed and formalised a Technical Aeronautical Search and Rescue, SAR, Agreement between both nations. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who was accompanied by the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, signed the agreement during a working … Continue reading “FG formalises cross-border air rescue agreement with Cameroon”
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Adewale Egbedun, Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, has led 24 other lawmakers elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the Accord Party. The decision was reportedly taken on Friday following a meeting at the Assembly complex. Sources said the move is aimed at … Continue reading “Osun Assembly speaker, 24 lawmakers leave PDP for Accord”
By Sola Ogundipe A massive study of more than 270,000 people has uncovered a surprising link between a common amino acid and how long men live. Researchers found that higher levels of tyrosine – an amino acid found in protein-rich foods and often marketed as a focus-boosting supplement – were associated with shorter life expectancy … Continue reading “Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men”
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja Members of the Osun State caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House if Representatives have demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged payroll fraud in the state, describing it as criminal and condemnable the reported content of a leaked audio involving the Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola … Continue reading “Osun APC Reps caucus demands probe of alleged payroll fraud, cites audit findings”
Crystal Palace moved into the UEFA Conference League last 16 with a 2-0 win over Zrinjski Mostar, while Fiorentina survived a huge scare against Jagiellonia Bialystok on Thursday. Palace were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Bosnian side Zrinjski in the first leg of their play-off tie last week. But Oliver Glasner’s team avoided … Continue reading “Crystal Palace battle into Conference League last 16, Fiorentina survive”
By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Operatives of the Ekiti State Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested five suspected fleeing bandits in Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were apprehended shortly after disembarking from a vehicle that conveyed them to the community, following a credible tip-off from residents. … Continue reading “Amotekun arrests five suspected fleeing bandits in Ekiti”
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has vowed to bring perpetrators of the recent gunmen attacks in Dorowa Babuje and Jong communities of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area to justice, assuring residents that there will be no hiding place for killers. Represented by his deputy, Ngo Josephine Chundung Piyo, the governor … Continue reading “‘No Room for Killers’: Mutfwang vows to hunt down Barkin Ladi attackers”