THE Katsina Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, says it has arrested eight suspected streetlight and armoured cable vandals in the capital city. The command’s spokesman, DSC Buhari Hamisu, disclosed this while parading the suspects before newsmen in Katsina on Tuesday. Hamisu said that some of …
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TWO Chelsea strikers are set to leave Enzo Maresca’s squad before the new season kicks off. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, they are Armando Broja and David Datro Fofana. Both Broja and Fofana spent last season on loan deals at Fulham and Burnley respectively. Romano wrote on …
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ECONOMIC Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has called on protesters in Nigeria to accede to appeal by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for dialogue. In a statement on Tuesday, the ECOWAS Commission said it had been “closely monitoring the ongoing protests by citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, …
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THE operatives of the Kano State Police Command have arrested a notorious armed robber, Hassan Iliya, and recovered N4.9 million from him in the state. This was disclosed via a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Kiyawa said the police also …
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IN a significant victory against insurgency, the Nigerian Army has captured suspected Boko Haram commanders, arrested logistics suppliers, and rescued several kidnap victims in a series of successful operations. The actions also led to the surrender of numerous terrorists and their families, highlighting the military’s intensified efforts to combat …
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A Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has extended an earlier order restricting protesters in the state to conduct their activities only at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park and Peace Park. The presiding judge, Justice S.I. Sonaike, gave the order on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, …
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JULIAN Alvarez is on the verge of leaving Manchester City for Atletico Madrid in a deal worth around £70 million. Manchester United are switching the focus of their search to sign a new midfielder away from Manuel Ugarte and on to other candidates. Arne Slot says Liverpool have “their eye …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the former Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, as the chairman of the Board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement in Abuja, on Tuesday, …
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THE family of the late Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, has disclosed that she would be buried before the end of August. Recall that before her death, Onwenu had listed as part of her wishes as quick and inexpensive burial. The family disclosed the plan on Tuesday when a delegation from …
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NO fewer than four family members have been confirmed dead at Eruda in Olorun West Local Government Area of Kwara State after eating Amala, a popular local delicacy. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, said another person also died …
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