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target=_blank>AFCON: Diaz winner sends Morocco into quarter-final
Morocco secured a dominant 1-0 victory over Tanzania in their round of 16 encounter on Sunday to progress into the quarter final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2025. The AFCON hosts were too good for a defense Tanzania side that looked to catch their more superior opponents on the counter, with Brahim
target=_blank>Niger Market Attack: Tinubu Orders Manhunt As Death Toll Hits 50
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence and other security agencies to rescue all victims abducted during the Kasuwan Daji attack in Niger State. Daily Trust had reported that terrorists on Saturday invaded Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing traders, including women. The attackers
target=_blank>Air Force kills 23 bandits fleeing Kano
No fewer than 23 bandits were neutralised by the Nigerian Army Air Component while fleeing from Kano State into neighbouring Katsina State, following coordinated ground and air operations under Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The military said the operation followed an attack launched by suspected bandits on the night of January 1 into the early hours of
target=_blank>5 killed, 13 injured in Plateau road crash
No fewer than five people have been confirmed dead, while 13 others sustained injuries on Sunday following a road crash at Zangzat Roundabout in Langtang North Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. Our correspondent gathered that the accident, which occurred around 3 a.m., involved a trailer conveying paddy rice and passengers travelling from Shendam
target=_blank>25 die, 14 missing as boat capsizes in Yobe
At least 25 people have been confirmed dead, while 14 others are missing, following a boat accident in Yobe State. It was learnt that the incident occurred at about 7:48pm on Saturday when a canoe conveying passengers capsized in Nguru Local Government Area of the state. The canoe was reportedly carrying 52 passengers from Adiyani
target=_blank>Nigeria saving N10trn annually from subsidy removal – Ogun senator
The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), says President Bola Tinubu’s policies on tax reform and fuel subsidy removal have enabled Nigeria to save over N10 trillion annually. Adeola spoke on Saturday at a thanksgiving service held in Ilaro, Ogun State, to mark his 22nd thanksgiving celebration. He disclosed that prior to
target=_blank>Bandits Invade Niger Market, Kill 30, Abduct Many
No fewer than 30 persons, including women, were killed on Saturday when bandits attacked Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attackers also carted away foodstuffs and other valuables worth millions of naira before setting the market ablaze. Daily Trust gathered that the terrorists stormed the community around
target=_blank>US will look to tap Venezuela’s oil reserves – Trump
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would allow American oil companies to go into Venezuela to tap its massive crude reserves after a US military operation seized its leader, Nicolas Maduro. The US military carried out a series of air strikes on Venezuela’s capital Caracas, early on Saturday. Maduro and his wife were captured
target=_blank>CIG Motors, Executive Director clash over exit from company
CIG Motors Co. Ltd says it has terminated the appointment of its Executive Director, Jubril Arogundade popularly known as Jubril of Lagos. The automotive company stated on Sunday that the decision followed internal investigations which allegedly “uncovered issues relating to financial misappropriation and abuse of authority,” adding the matter has been referred to the Economic
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Rights Advocate Condemns Alleged Assault on Women Protesters In Kwara By Mumini Abdulkareem, Ilorin A rights advocate, Dr. Bilkisu Oniyangi, has condemned the alleged assault and public flogging of women during a peaceful protest at the Kwara State Government House, Ilorin. She described the incident as a grave violation of constitutional and human rights. In
target=_blank>2027: ADC rejects support for Tinubu’s re-election, inaugurates zonal, state congress committees
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has formally rejected any support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The party has also inaugurated its zonal and state congress and appeal committees nationwide. The party urged its members to remain united and committed to building what it described as a credible and
2027: ADC rejects support for Tinubu’s re-election, inaugurates zonal, state congress committees
target=_blank>You’ll pay big price if you don’t cooperate with US – Trump warns new Venezuela leader
President Donald Trump of the United States has warned Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s interim leader, that there would be grave consequences if she fails to cooperate with America. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, Trump said if she does not do what is right, she is going to pay a very big price even bigger than
You’ll pay big price if you don’t cooperate with US – Trump warns new Venezuela leader
target=_blank>Niger massacre: Abiodun commiserates with Bago, demands justice for victims
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of at least 42 innocent people and the abduction of several others by terrorists in Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State, describing the attack as callous, senseless, and a crime against humanity. In
Niger massacre: Abiodun commiserates with Bago, demands justice for victims
target=_blank>We’ll obey Wike’s 2027 directives – Rivers APC
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State has said it will abide by whatever instructions the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, gives ahead of the 2027 elections. The party’s chairman, Rejoice Otobo, disclosed this during Wike’s ‘thank you’ visit to the area
We’ll obey Wike’s 2027 directives – Rivers APC
target=_blank>Transfer: Galatasaray suffer Onyedika, Ederson blow, shift attention to Ugarte
Galatasaray have suffered a transfer blow in their pursuit of Club Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika and Atalanta’s Ederson. This was disclosed by Galatasaray reporter Serhan Türk, who insisted that the Turkish Super Lig champions have now turned their attention to Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte. Türk stated this on A Spor’s broadcast while providing an update on
Transfer: Galatasaray suffer Onyedika, Ederson blow, shift attention to Ugarte
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Three teams qualify for quarter-final
Three countries have been booked their places in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Host nation Morocco became the latest to seal their progress with a narrow 1-0 win over Tanzania on Sunday. The Atlas Lions came into the match as heavy favourites, but failed to score as many goals as they
AFCON 2025: Three teams qualify for quarter-final
target=_blank>Ex-Minister of Justice, Aondoakaa urges US airstrikes on armed herdsmen in Benue
Former Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has called on the United States of America to commence air assaults in Benue over the large presence of armed herdsmen attacking farmers in the state. He stated this over the weekend during a consultation dinner organised for political stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and
Ex-Minister of Justice, Aondoakaa urges US airstrikes on armed herdsmen in Benue
target=_blank>KPRA warns against growing authoritarian trends in Kano
The Kano People’s Rights Alliance, KPRA, on Saturday issued a strong warning over what it described as growing authoritarian tendencies in Kano State. Kwankwaso had earlier on Saturday, while reacting to reports that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is on the verge of dumping the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress
KPRA warns against growing authoritarian trends in Kano
target=_blank>DSSC recruitment: NAF releases shortlist, invites candidates for interview in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the release of shortlisted names for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) and invited candidates for enlistment interviews in Kaduna. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, said in a statement on Sunday that the list of shortlisted candidates for the
DSSC recruitment: NAF releases shortlist, invites candidates for interview in Kaduna
target=_blank>2027: Benue APC restates support for Gov Alia’s re-election
The Benue State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon Benjamin Omale, has restated his support for the re-election of Governor Hyacinth Alia in the 2027 governorship election. He stated this during a meeting with members of the party and other critical stakeholders at his residence in Makurdi, the state capital. Hon Omale
2027: Benue APC restates support for Gov Alia’s re-election
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