Explosions and sustained gunfire were heard early Thursday at the airport and military airbase in Niger’s capital, Niamey, in what a security source described as an apparent attack on the facility. Witnesses said the first explosions occurred at about 6 a.m. local time (0500 GMT), with sporadic gunfire continuing for nearly two hours afterwards. Security…
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose –- and Bradley Barcola was also on target…
Social media activist Verydarkman has gifted a car to a man he says played an important role in supporting his family during his childhood. Sharing a video of the moment, VDM recalled that about 15 years ago, when he was still a boy, his family moved from Dagba to Baba Kwere, where they lived with his mother in…
All women and schoolchildren who were abducted by terrorists in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued. The rescue followed security operations coordinated by federal authorities, according to information released on Friday. Officials said all the victims had been recovered safely through ongoing efforts by security agencies, although details of the operation…
Arsenal beaten at home by Bournemouth 1-2 to hand Man City Premier League title-race boost; Gunners retain nine-point lead but go to City, who have two games in hand, next weekend; familiar failings in possession and in big moment cost Arsenal again. They have been the two major question marks over Arsenal all season –…
Here is a roundup of which countries have confirmed or probable cases of nationals infected by hantavirus after the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, according to the World Health Organization. Eight cases have been confirmed, and two are listed as “probable”, according to the UN’s top health body and certain national health authorities,…
The traffic gridlock along the Benin-Agbor Road has continued for days, leaving motorists, commuters and residents stranded for hours as the situation worsens. The prolonged gridlock, which is being attributed to the deteriorated condition of the road and failed portions along the route, is disrupting commercial activities and making daily commuting increasingly difficult. Motorists who…
Michael Patrick, who appeared in Game of Thrones, has died aged 35. His wife Naomi shared the news in a post on Instagram. He had been living with Motor Neuron Disease, a condition that affects the nerves controlling movement and currently has no cure. Naomi said he died peacefully in hospital, surrounded by loved ones, after…
The Kaduna State High Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of a bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to April 14, 2026. El-Rufai appeared before the court amid tight security as proceedings continued in a case filed against him and a co-defendant, Amadu Sule, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other…
Kogi police say 15 NYSC members were abducted along the Aloma–Egane Expressway, with security forces continuing rescue operations. The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members by suspected armed bandits along the Aloma–Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The corps members were…
