Written by A security consultant, Kabiru Adamu, has warned that many young Nigerians expressing support for recent coups in Africa do not understand the realities of military rule. Adamu issued the warning on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. The security expert argued that Nigerians under 30 had not experienced a military … Continue reading “Gen Z In Nigeria Supporting Coups Don’t Understand Consequences Of Military Dictatorship — Security Expert”
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has sentenced a 400-level student of the University of Port Harcourt to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend. According to court records, the incident occurred on October 20, 2023, inside the apartment of the convict, Damian Okoligwe, in Mgbuosimini, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area. … Continue reading “UNIPORT Student Sentenced To Death For Girlfriend’s Murder In Rivers”
A blaze that tore through a Hong Kong high-rise residential complex and killed more than 120 people was extinguished on Friday, as investigators pointed to construction netting catching fire as the likely cause. The inferno—the Chinese financial hub’s worst in decades and the world’s deadliest residential building fire since 1980—sent shock waves through the densely … Continue reading “What We Know About Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire In Decades”
An Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members will be charged with first-degree murder, a US official said Friday, in an escalation of charges following the incident that left one Guardsman dead. The US attorney for Washington, DC, Jeanine Pirro, has identified the assailant as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who … Continue reading “US National Guard Shooting Suspect To Be Charged With Murder”
German lawmakers on Friday passed 2026 spending plans backed by bumper borrowing as Chancellor Friedrich Merz battles to revive Europe’s top economy through a huge investment package. Members of parliament backed the spending plans by 322 votes to 252, approving central government spending of 524.5 billion euros ($607.5 billion) for the year, boosted by … Continue reading “Germany Passes Budget With Vast New Borrowing”
Matheus Cunha remains sidelined as Manchester United look to bounce back after a “really tough” week, manager Ruben Amorim said Friday. United stumbled to a 1-0 home loss against 10-man Everton on Monday, ending a five-match unbeaten run that had lifted spirits at Old Trafford. Amorim’s side were missing Cunha after the Brazil forward … Continue reading “Cunha Still Out As Man Utd Seek To Rebound At Palace”
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says second-placed Chelsea “fully deserve” to be considered Premier League title contenders as he prepares his team for Sunday’s game at Stamford Bridge. Arteta’s men are currently six points clear of the second-placed Blues after 12 games of the season. They are in buoyant mood after a 4-1 win over … Continue reading “Chelsea ‘Deserve’ To Be Considered Title Rivals – Arteta”
French police on Friday caught one of two detainees who used bed sheets to escape from prison a day earlier after sawing through their cell bars, with investigators suspecting a drone delivered them the jagged blades. The fugitive was sitting in a village bar drinking coffee in the area of Bey when elite police … Continue reading “France Nabs One Of Two Escapees In Bed-Sheet Prison Break”
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC). The committee, chaired by Joseph Tegbe, is to ensure the implementation of the administration’s landmark tax reforms in line with the economic aspirations of the government and the people of Nigeria. READ ALSO: ‘Give Tinubu Time, He’ll Tax The Air … Continue reading “President Tinubu Approves Committee To Drive Implementation Of New Law”
Russia added Human Rights Watch to its list of “undesirable” organisations on Friday, effectively banning the New York-based pressure group from operating on its territory. Russia did not give a reason for the decision, and Human Rights Watch, which was forced to shutter its offices in Russia in 2022, did not immediately comment. Since … Continue reading “Russia Bans Human Rights Watch”