Borno: Military Airstrikes Eliminate Terrorists, Armories
Several terrorists were neutralized by Operation Hadin Kai troops during successful operations carried out in different parts of Borno State between January 2 and 6. Near Sambisa Forest, terrorists were detected transporting objects believed to be arms and ammunition during the operations. The Nigerian Air Force Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal […]
Tinubu Settles ₦12bn Outstanding Payment For Super Eagles
The Federal Government’s unsettled financial obligation to the Super Eagles and other national sporting entities has been resolved by President Bola Tinubu. As per a release from Tinubu’s Media Centre on Sunday, the remittance includes settling salaries for the senior national team coach spanning 15 months, along with addressing allowances and commitments owed to the […]
Tinubu Urged To Endorse Security Bill Amid Plateau Killings
Dr. John Metchie, African Director of the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), has called upon President Bola Tinubu to grant approval to the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) Bill. This move is seen as crucial in empowering and bolstering the personnel of the service in their efforts to combat criminal activities […]
Iran: Woman Punished With 74 Lashes For Violating Dress Code
The Iranian judiciary disclosed that a woman received 74 lashes as a penalty for allegedly “violating public morals” and was additionally fined for failing to adhere to the head-covering order. Roya Heshmati, the convicted individual, was accused of promoting permissiveness by the judiciary’s Mizan Online website for her inappropriate presence in crowded public spaces in […]
Nigeria Can Be Africa’s Breadbasket – NAHCO Boss
On Sunday, the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO), advised entrepreneurs to tap into the extensive opportunities in agro produce exportation, recognizing Nigeria’s substantial potential in this sector. At an interactive session with aviation journalists in Lagos, Indranil Gupta, Group Managing Director (GMD)/Chief Executive Officer of NAHCO, urged more Nigerians to adopt exportation, aiming to […]
Tunisia Alcohol Poisoning: Four Dead, 40 Hospitalized
Disturbing news emerges from southern Tunisia, where four lives have been lost, and 40 individuals are now under medical care due to the consumption of toxic alcohol, as confirmed by an official spokesperson. In response to the tragic incident, a spokesperson for the Medenine court, Fethi Baccouche, confirmed to AFP that an inquiry is underway, […]
Australian Open: Nadal Forced To Sit Out Due To Hip Injury
The Australian Open will be without Rafael Nadal, who is set to return to Spain for treatment on a hip injury sustained at the Brisbane International. At 37 years old, Nadal made a successful return this week after almost a year away due to injury, claiming victories in his first two matches in Brisbane with […]
Exploit Tourism Potentials At Idanre Hill – Lawmaker Says
House of Representatives member Festus Akingbaso advocates for the exploration of the tourism potential within Idanre Hills, Ondo State. Highlighting the intrinsic tourism potential bestowed by nature in the Idanre community, situated in the Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, he asserts that if fully harnessed, these attributes have the power to significantly elevate […]
Late Zagallo: President Lula Declares National Mourning
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil somberly declared a three-day national mourning period on Saturday, paying tribute to the legendary football figure Mario Zagallo, who clinched the World Cup four times and passed away at 92. Zagallo, a key player alongside Pele in Brazil’s triumphant 1958 and 1962 World Cup squads and later […]
Nationwide Recruitment For 30,000 Policemen Starts Monday
The Police Service Commission officially stated on Sunday that the recruitment of Nigerians into the Constable Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force will kick off tomorrow, Monday, January 8th, 2024. After a six-week application phase, successful candidates will undergo physical and credentials screening, aligning with the Federal Character Commission’s guidelines. The Chairman of the Commission. […]
Six Palestinians, Israeli Officer Killed In West Bank Clash
Six Palestinians lost their lives in the wake of an early morning offensive by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, while an Israeli police officer met a tragic end when her vehicle was targeted by a roadside bomb on Sunday, sources from both camps revealed. The West Bank has witnessed a marked increase in […]
Rivers Crisis: “We’ll Soon Know Who’s In Charge” – Wike
In the face of the continued political crisis in Rivers State, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has asserted that the people will soon know who’s in charge of the state when it’s time for politics. Wike made this known when he visited the South-South Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, […]