Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested 46 suspects in connection with the attack on the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, who announced this on Wednesday, said investigation is still ongoing as key leaders of the youths involved in the incident are…
The family of Nollywood star Alexx Ekubo has confirmed advanced metastatic kidney cancer as the cause of the actor’s death. Ekubo passed away on Monday at the age of 40, throwing the entertainment industry and Nigeria into a state of shock and drawing tributes from colleagues and fans. In a statement issued via his Instagram…
Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah, has confirmed he will be leaving the Premier League club at the end of this season. Salah revealed this in a video posted on his social media pages on Tuesday evening. The 33-year-old Egypt international, joined the Reds from Roma in June 2017. “Unfortunately the day has come. This is the…
One person was reported killed and over 50 cows rustled on Thursday night when gunmen attacked Duru-Kamang community in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau. The victim, identified as Samuel Gwom Tsok, 47, was reportedly shot dead about 11pm while attempting to probe the cause of some strange footsteps at the back…
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman and four others over the unlawful killing of a suspect in the Effurun area of Delta State. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, who announced the dismissal, said the officers would be prosecuted. The extra-judicial killing of the suspect,…
Chelsea have confirmed their official squad numbers ahead of the 2026/2027 season. One of the biggest changes sees Joao Pedro taking the No. 9 shirt from Liam Delap. Pedro only arrived at Stamford Bridge last season but enjoyed an impressive debut campaign, scoring 20 goals and providing nine assists across all competitions. Delap will now…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after over 20 years with the national team. Lionel Messi retires from Argentina after 20 years, says he has no more to give. Messi confirms Argentina retirement after World Cup final defeat, Lionel Messi quits Argentina after winning major international titles The 39-year-old announced…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that any government that fails to guarantee the security of life and property has no justification to exist, delivering a stark assessment of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and the leadership challenges confronting the country. Obasanjo blamed Nigeria’s deepening challenges on poor leadership, warning that the country has lost its influence…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it froze the Osun State Government’s bank account as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged fraudulent handling of about N11 billion in public funds, insisting the action was taken to prevent further movement of funds and is unrelated to the forthcoming governorship election in…
Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta’s side settled the semi-final second leg with Saka’s strike late in the first half at an ecstatic Emirates Stadium. The Gunners, who drew 1-1 in the first leg…
