Coup: We Will Defend Nigeria’s Democracy At All Cost – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has come out to declare that the Nigerian military is determined to always defend the nation’s democracy at all costs using every constitutional means. Lt. General Lagbaja made this known at the Passing Out Parade of officers of Executive Commission Course One of the Army […]
Doping: Whyte Laments After Fight With Joshua Was Cancelled
The highly anticipated rematch between Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte which was earlier scheduled for the 12th of August, has been called off after Whyte returned ‘adverse analytical findings’ in a pre-fight drugs test, Africa Today News, New York reports. The test was carried out by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA). A statement from Matchroom […]
Leave Lebanon Immediately, Saudi Arabia Urges Citizens
In the face of looming hostilities, the Saudi Arabian embassy in Lebanon has called on its citizens to vacate the country as soon as possible and to avoid approaching areas where there have been armed clashes. In a statement posted yesterday on X, formerly known as Twitter, the embassy warned Saudi citizens not to visit […]
Real Reason Tinubu Withdrew My Nomination — Maryam Shetty
Against the backdrop of the withdrawal of her name from the list of ministerial nominees by President Bola Tinubu, Dr. Maryam Shetty heaped the blames on life with its characteristic unpredictability for the action of the move, stressing, however, that she bore no ill will towards anyone. According to her, the nomination was proof of […]
Ligue 1: Why Messi, Mbappe Joined Neymar At PSG – Agent
Top Brazilian agent, Andre Cury, has asserted that Neymar is ‘priceless’ for Paris Saint-Germain as his arrival in the French capital helped the club sign other big names. According to Cury, Neymar’s arrival in 2017, is the major reason why big names like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria agreed to join the […]
US Halts Aid To Niger, Awaits Democracy, Bazoum’s Return
The United States has declared its intention to suspend certain aid programmes to Niger after the military council seized power, and removed the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. As reported by RFI, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced the suspension of aid programmes to the West African nation on Friday. ‘The US government […]
Blood Bank, School Hit As Russia, Ukraine Escalates Attacks
A blood transfusion centre, a university and an aeronautics facility in Ukraine have all been left devastated following deadly air raids as Russian and Ukrainian forces intensified on Saturday their attacks following a strike by Kyiv on a Russian tanker in the Black Sea. On Saturday night, there were attacks while officials from 40 countries, […]
2023 Elections: We’ve Learnt Our Lessons, Yakubu To Nigerians
The National Chairman of Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu has revealed that the commission has learnt big lessons from the 2023 general elections and that there would be an improvement in the forthcoming off-cycle elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states. According to him, the commission received satisfactory […]
Chicago Court Throws Out Atiku’s Suit On Tinubu’s Records
A Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois County, United States of America, have struck out a lawsuit filed by a presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded Presidential elections, requesting President Bola Tinubu’s academic records from the Chicago State University. Recall that, during the campaigns in 2022, Tinubu stated that […]
Angolan Protesters Demand President’s Resignation
A massive rally erupted in Luanda, Angola on Saturday, staged by the country’s prominent opposition party in memory of their former leader. During the event, thousands of demonstrators voiced their demand for the resignation of President Joao Lourenco. Citing concerns over President Joao Lourenco’s alleged authoritarian conduct, UNITA, the political offshoot of a former rebel […]
Georgia Landslide Tragedy: Death Toll Soars To 16
The toll of casualties from a landslide in a resort town in northwestern Georgia rose to at least 16, with authorities reporting numerous people missing, according to their statement on Saturday. Shovi, a serene resort town nestled in Georgia’s mountainous northwest, renowned for its expansive forests and mineral water springs, was struck by a devastating […]
D’Tigress Reign Supreme, Clinch 4th Afrobasket Title
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team has struck another awesome feat by clinching their fourth consecutive title in the 2023 Women’s Afrobasket championship, setting a new record for consecutive victories in the tournament. The D’Tigress demonstrated their mettle on the court, outshining Senegal with a final score of 84-74, and emerged as the worthy champions in the […]