This season’s Premier League is in its final weeks and there will be key matches this weekend. Chelsea and Manchester City will be not involved, as they play their FA Cup semi-final ties against Leeds United and Southampton respectively. There will, however, be games involving the other teams. So, which fixtures could we see shock…
Nigeria is set to strengthen its defence architecture with the deployment of artificial intelligence-powered surveillance systems and advanced anti-drone technology as part of efforts to modernise the country’s military capabilities. The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, disclosed this during a high-level visit to Monaco, Spain where he led a Nigerian delegation to conclude discussions on the…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest and extradition of Xu Qing, a Chinese national accused of orchestrating a massive Ponzi-style investment fraud estimated at over $245 million. Authorities said the suspect was returned to China to stand trial after being apprehended in Ogun State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, police spokesperson…
Mahmud Sadis Buba has reportedly abandoned his ambitions to secure the ticket of the All Progressives Congress to represent Sabon Gari Federal Constituency of Kaduna State in the House of Representatives. Honourable Mahmud Sadis Buba steps down from the House of Representatives race. Buba, who claims to be 30 years old, says the decision stems…
Youths from the Coalition of Northern Zone Ethnic Nationalities and Plateau Youth Coalition on Wednesday protested at the Plateau State Government House in Jos, demanding action against the persistent attacks and insecurity in the state. The protesters, frustrated by the unending killings, lamented that even security operatives are no longer safe. In a latest attack,…
Free-scoring Chelsea extended Xabi Alonso’s perfect start as manager with an eye-catching 4-3 win against Brighton on Sunday. Alonso has presided over two successive wins in the Premier League and one in the League Cup since taking charge of the Blues. Romeo Lavia opened the scoring at Stamford Bridge with his first Chelsea goal since…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman to 75 years imprisonment over a N33.8 billion fraud linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Wednesday after finding Mamman guilty on a 12-count charge bordering on corruption, money laundering and diversion of…
Ten people have been rescued with varying degrees of injuries following the collapse of a building in the Alakija area of the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said the building, which collapsed on Thursday, was a residential structure located on Old Ojo Road, by…
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…
Amid the escalating terror attacks in different parts of the country, especially in the Northeast, the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC), in alignment with international efforts to curb terrorist financing, has released an updated list of individuals and entities designated as sponsors or facilitators of Boko Haram insurgents. The updated records obtained from the NSC and the…
