Fraud: Nigeria Writes UK, Requests Diezani’s Extradition
Chief Lateef Fagbemi, SAN who is Nigeria’s Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has officially submitted a warrant of arrest and request to the Crown Prosecution Services of the United Kingdom for the urgent extradition of a former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Allison-Madueke. Africa Today News, New York reports that the request which […]
At Least 35 Confirmed Dead In Egypt Road Accident
No fewer than 35 people have been confirmed dead and more than 50 others injured Saturday in a ‘horrific collision’ on an Egyptian highway involving a bus and several cars, state media has confirmed. Africa Today News, New York reports that in Egypt, where the highway law is routinely broken and roads are generally in […]
Real Reason I Was Always Scared Of Drogba – Mikel
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has reflected on his memories from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations even as he revealed the one player who always made him nervous whenever he met him on the pitch. The former Chelsea midfielder confessed that he was often intimidated by playing against Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba […]
Apapa-Led LP Praise Tinubu On S’Court Victory, Mocks Obi
Amid the ongoing crisis in the Labour Party (LP), the Lamidi Apapa-led group has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his victory at the Supreme Court, stressing that the affirmation of the election of the then candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February, 2023 presidential poll is well-deserved. The Apapa-led group also seized […]
Gaza Strikes: Stop This ‘Madness’, Erdogan Blasts Israel
The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Israel to ‘immediately stop this madness’ and bring its ‘attacks’ on targets in Gaza to and end after Israeli forces intensified strikes on the Palestinian territory. Erdogan said on X, formerly Twitter that; ‘The Israeli bombardments on Gaza intensified last night and once again targeted […]
Classico: Barca To Probe Alleged Racial Abuse Of Vinicius Jr
Barcelona announced their intent to probe the alleged racial harassment of Vinicius Junior during their 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Clasico on Saturday. Spanish media outlets shared a video that seemingly captures a home fan using a derogatory term against the Brazilian winger, while another object resembling a banana peel is seen being […]
Lagos-Abeokuta Road Project Set To Commence, Abiodun Says
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, addressing the public on Saturday, pledged that the persistent challenges faced by motorists and commuters on the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta expressway would be resolved as construction work is slated to begin shortly. The governor also unveiled plans for the launch of Mass Transit Buses running on Compressed Natural Gas, set to […]
Rugby World Cup: South Africa Wins 12-11 Against New Zealand
South Africa emerged triumphant in the Rugby World Cup final with a nail-biting 12-11 victory over a 14-man New Zealand, as Handre Pollard’s four successful penalties contributed significantly to their record fourth title win. The final at the rain-soaked Stade de France was a closely fought and tense affair, with defense being of high priorit, […]
Former US VP Mike Pence Exits 2024 Presidential Race
Mike Pence, the former US Vice President, has decided to step back from the 2024 presidential contest, saying, “this isn’t my time.” He made the announcement at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon. ‘We always knew this would be an uphill battle, but I have no regrets,’ he wrote in a […]
Tensions Rise Between Turkey, Israel Following Erdogan’s Speech
Israel demanded the immediate return of all diplomatic staff from Turkey just as Erdogan‘s remarks came to an end. In response to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s harsh condemnation of their military operation against Hamas militants in Gaza, Israel stated on Saturday that it would be recalling its diplomatic staff from Turkey. This action severely dented […]
Suspect In Maine Mass Shooting Case Found Dead At Scene
Police have disclosed that the individual thought to be responsible for the deaths of 18 people in a Maine shooting has been found deceased after a three-day pursuit, as reported. Maine Commissioner of Public Safety Michael Sauschuck reported that 40-year-old Robert Card was found dead, with initial findings pointing towards a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The […]
Customs Intercept ₦680m Elephant Tusks, Other Contraband
Wildlife and other banned items worth ₦680m in duty payments were seized by the Nigeria Customs Service’s Eastern Marine Command in Port Harcourt. The Public Relations Officer for the command, Emmanuel Tangwa, conveyed this information in a statement on Saturday. He confirmed that the interception of the assorted contraband took place at different waterways within […]