THE Police Command in Edo has detained for prosecution, a 27-year-old man, after he was found in possession of a fresh human head in the Evbuotubu area of Benin. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, said that the suspect was detained following his arrest by operatives of the …
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THE All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated party women in Lagos State on the 2025 commemoration of the International Women’s Day. The Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, in a statement on Saturday, lauded the contributions, dedication, and unwavering support of women in the party. “Today, we recognise and …
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A renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold, has urged President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to boost food production and bridge the gap between the rich and poor. Akeugbagold, the Wazeer Muslimeen of Oyo State, made this appeal at the Anwar-ul-Islam College Agege Old Students’ Association (ACAOSA) 11th Annual Ramadan …
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IRAN’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has ruled out any possibility of negotiating with the United States in his first public speech since President Donald Trump claimed to have sent him a letter regarding nuclear talks. Khamenei also criticised France, Germany, and Britain for condemning Tehran’s non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear …
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THE senator representing Bauchi Central, Ahmed Abdul Ningi of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has officially declared his intention to contest for the governorship of Bauchi State in 2027 under the PDP. Ningi made the announcement on Friday while addressing PDP stakeholders in the Ganjuwa Local Government Area. The Deputy …
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DAYS after suspending all aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to encourage diplomacy, President Donald Trump on Friday threatened fresh sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine. “Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering …
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TORONTO police are investigating a mass shooting that took place in Scarborough late on Friday night, leaving at least 11 people injured. The incident occurred at a pub near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive at approximately 10:30 pm. Authorities confirmed that multiple individuals were struck by gunfire inside the establishment. …
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THE recent feud between US President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky has taken a different direction with the EU extending diplomatic support to Ukraine. The diplomatic sabre rattling has now brought Germany into the centre of the alleged saga, with Donald Trump threatening to pull American troops from Germany and …
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At least one United Nations (UN) personnel and several government soldiers were killed on Friday when a UN helicopter came under heavy gunfire in Nasir County, Upper Nile State, South Sudan, the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) confirmed. In a statement issued from Juba, the capital of South Sudan, …
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CHINA on Saturday announced steep tariffs on Canadian agricultural produce, including food products, in response to Ottawa’s recent trade measures. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce confirmed the decision, citing Canada’s duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), steel, and aluminium. The tariffs will take effect on March 20. The forthcoming sanctions …
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