Ike Shorunmu, a former number one goalkeeper of the Super Eagles, on Wednesday said in spite of the not so impressive performance of the Super Eagles at the ongoing World Cup qualifiers, qualifying for the play-off was important. Shorunmu said this in an interview with the News Agency of...
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Palpable tension gripped residents of Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State when some suspected Ambazonian soldiers from the Republic of Cameroon stormed the community. It was learnt that 11 persons including a traditional ruler were killed in the incident that took place in the early hours of Wednesday...
Armed police and soldiers patrolled the Ugandan capital Wednesday as security was stepped up following twin suicide bombings claimed by the Islamic State that killed three people in the heart of Kampala. Ugandans have been urged to remain on high alert after Tuesday’s attacks, the latest in a string...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – The Niger State Police Command have arrested a “fake soldier’’, Emmanuel Dominic as well as five other suspects for vandalising two transformers in Chanchaga Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, stated this in a statement issued...
Thousands of Muslims attended the funeral of late Alhaji Sani Dangote, the Deputy President, Dangote Group of Companies, held in Kano on Wednesday. The funeral prayer, conducted at the palace of the Emir of Kano at about 11a.m., was led by Imam Sani Muhammad. The Imam prayed to Almighty...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the former President, Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Wole Olanipekun on the occasion of his 70th birthday, November 18, 2021. The president’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina on Wednesday in Abuja....
Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has written an open letter to U.S. Congress, calling on the United States to unfreeze Afghanistan’s assets, the ministry confirmed in a statement on Wednesday. “Despite the fact that following the signing of the Doha Agreement in February 2020, we no longer...
BY OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Nigerian Navy has announced the arrest of a popular Instagram comedian, Cute Abiola for breaching the Armed Forces Social Media Policy and refusal to obey particular orders”. Cute Abiola, real name Abdulgafar Ahmad, is a naval personnel. A statement on Wednesday by Navy...
Immediate policy action is needed to curb the long-run impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the lives and livelihoods of Nigerian households, the World Bank has said in a new report. It stated that the pandemic has hit countries with a health and economic shock whose effects would be...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – he United Nations has called on the Federal Government to implement the recommendation of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution set up to investigate issues surrounding the #EndSARS Protests of 2020. UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon said in a...
A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, on Wednesday ordered that a 38-year-old man, Gbenga Asaju, be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly defiling a six-year-old girl. The police arraigned Asaju, whose address was not given on a two-count charge of defilement and breach of peace. Police...
Prominent Nigerians and Africans have confirmed their attendance to speak at the Realnews 9th Anniversary lecture holding on Thursday, November 18, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, starting 10am. Those playing prominent role in the lecture, who have confirmed their attendance in writing include Oti Ikomi, founder and chief executive officer...
The Federal Government has solicited for more support from the German government to tackle irregular labour migration in the country. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige made the appeal in Lagos while commissioning the Nigerian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (NGC). He also commissioned, the...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ogun – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists against reckless driving to avoid mishap as a tanker burst into flames on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Sector Commander of FRSC in Ogun State, Mr Ahmed Umar, gave the advice in a statement he issued...
Kenyan authorities have arrested seven prison wardens following the escape of three convicts who were serving jail terms for terrorism-related crimes. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi said on Tuesday that preliminary investigations revealed that the escape from the heavily guarded prison facility was abetted by laxity and incompetence. “We...
Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi said Tuesday he is still working to regain peak physical fitness after overcoming knee and hamstring injuries. Messi admitted he was lacking sharpness in Argentina’s goalless home draw with Brazil in a World Cup qualifier here on Tuesday, his first full 90...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A humanitarian organization, Professionals for Humanity (PROFOH) is to partner with Borno State Government to address challenges in healthcare service delivery and environmental issues affecting Borno. This was the outcome of a meeting held on Tuesday between officials of PROFOH and Governor Babagana Umara...
By TENEBE ANTHONIA, Lagos – Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has expounded on the various opportunities available to investors to diversify their portfolios at its Retail Investor Workshop which held on Tuesday, 16 November 2021. Speaking at the webinar tagged ‘Creating an Investment Portfolio That Works in a Post-COVID Era’,...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Rescue Nigeria Project (RNP) has refuted claims to it being associated with any political party or platform in the country at the moment. This is is according to a statement issued by the secretariat of the movement, after its expanded national steering committee...