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ISIS claims responsibility for Iran bombings
The Islamic State jihadist group said Thursday that it carried out twin bombings which killed at least 84 people at a memorial ceremony in Iran for slain Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani. The claim from IS came as Iran observed a day of national mourning for those killed in Wednesday’s blasts. In a statement on
Another herder killed in Plateau
Barely a day after the killing of the Chief Imam of Jumma’at Mosque of Ndun village of Tangur District in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Malam Muhammad Sani Idris, as well as an Okada rider, Muhammad Gambo, another Fulani herder, Nuhu Adam has been reportedly killed in Mortal Community of Bokkos District. The
CAF Increases AFCON Prize By 40%, Winner To Get $7m
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has increased prize money for the winner of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire by 40 per cent. On its official website on Thursday, CAF said the winner of the TotalEnergies AFCON will receive $7 million. Daily Trust reports that the 2023 AFCON will run
Policemen, vigilantes arrested for robbery in Ogun
Detectives from Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested five armed robbery suspects, including two policemen, for their alleged involvement in several robbery operations in Lagos and Ogun states. The policemen, identified as Inspector Sunday Adetoye and Inspector Ogunleye Stephen, had allegedly gone with their robbery gang to a private residence in Obada-Oko in
Boko Haram kills 2 loggers in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed two loggers in a bush around Dure/Wala communities, in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed that the incident took place on Tuesday. He said the terrorists ambushed the loggers who went to fetch wood around Dure-wale and mandara mountain
Commuters seek extension of 50% discount
Scores of commuters at the Oshodi Transport Interchange and other accredited parks in Lagos State on Thursday appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to extend the 50 per cent fare reduction on inter-state road transport services till January 7. The call came as Oshodi Interchange Terminal, one of the major interstate parks in the state,
EFCC visits Dangote Group headquarters, probes forex allocations
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday conducted a search operation at the head office of the Dangote Group in Lagos as it widens investigations into the foreign exchange transactions during the tenure of former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Recall that in November 2023, Dangote
N37.1bn ‘fraud’: Ex-minister Sadiya gives reason for not honouring EFCC’s invitation
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has cited health challenges as the reason she could not honour an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former minister was said to have officially written to the EFCC seeking an extension of the deadline regarding interrogations over
Demolition: Kano traders petition police against Gov Yusuf, Kwankwaso, others
The Masallacin Eid Shop Owners and Traders Association has petitioned Kano Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, seeking investigation into the ‘unlawful’ demolition of their shops by the state government. Counsel for the association, Maaruf Muhammad Yakasai, said the formal complaint is based on “criminal conspiracy, theft, criminal misappropriation and mischief contrary to sections 97,
Appointment of Muslims into Plateau gov’t a right – Mutfwang
The Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that appointments given to Muslims by his government in the state are their own rights and not gift because they are part of the state. Governor Caleb disclosed this on Thursday, while receiving delegation of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) led by the Emir of Wase, Alh.
Alimi wins Remo Stars’ Player of the Month award
Veteran forward Sikiru Alimi has been named Remo Stars Player of the Month for December. Alimi beat the trio of Jide Fatokun, Dayo Ojo and Adams Olamilekan to the award. The former Shooting Stars striker netted three goals for the Sky Blue Stars in the month. Alimi currently tops the goal scorers chart in the
Alimi wins Remo Stars’ Player of the Month award
FA Cup: Paul Merson predicts scoreline for Arsenal vs Liverpool clash
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has predicted the Gunners’ FA Cup clash with Liverpool. Arsenal will host Liverpool in the FA Cup third-round tie on Sunday at Emirates Stadium. Providing his prediction, Merson backed Arsenal to beat the Reds 2-1. He said, as quoted by Sportskeeda: “Arsenal are playing at home and face a Liverpool team
FA Cup: Paul Merson predicts scoreline for Arsenal vs Liverpool clash
Diri hosts Fubara, sues for peace in Rivers
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has urged his Rivers counterpart, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to take measures that would help restore peace in Rivers to ensure speedy development. Diri advised on Thursday when Fubara, accompanied by top government functionaries, visited him in his country home in Sampou, Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area. NAN reported that it
Diri hosts Fubara, sues for peace in Rivers
‘Jigawa, Nigeria can attain wheat sufficiency’ – Gov Namadi
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has expressed confidence that Nigeria can attain self-sufficiency in wheat production in the near future. He spoke on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he fielded questions from newsmen after he met with President Bola Tinubu. The governor said his visit was to thank the President for
‘Jigawa, Nigeria can attain wheat sufficiency’ – Gov Namadi
Gov Sule reappoints Musa Yahaya rector of Nasarawa institution
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has reappointed Dr. Musa Yahaya Maikafi as the Rector of the Nasarawa State College of Agriculture, Science, and Technology, Lafia. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by Secretary to the State Government Muhammad Ubandoma-Aliyu in Lafia, the capital of the state. According to Ubandoma-Aliyu, the
Gov Sule reappoints Musa Yahaya rector of Nasarawa institution
Governors Forum seeks collaboration between states, FG
The Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Inuwa Yahaya, visited President Bola Tinubu in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, where he sought stronger collaboration between the federal and state governments to better the lot of Nigerians. Yahaya, who is also the governor of Gombe State, spoke to newsmen after he met behind closed doors
Governors Forum seeks collaboration between states, FG
EPL: ‘Top players get kicked’ — Agbonlahor tells Arsenal to stop moaning about Saka
Former Aston Villa captain Gabby Agbonlahor has told Arsenal to ‘shut up and stop moaning’ after the North London club reportedly complained to the Premier League’s refereeing body, PGMOL, over the rough treatment of Bukayo Saka. Agbonlahor urged the Gunners to look at how Lionel Messi and the late Diego Maradona were kicked and treated
EPL: ‘Top players get kicked’ — Agbonlahor tells Arsenal to stop moaning about Saka
EPL: Stelling rates Arsenal’s chances of winning title under Arteta this season
English TV presenter Jeff Stelling has written off Arsenal’s chances of winning the Premier League this season under their manager, Mikel Arteta. Stelling feels the Gunners have not shown improvement from last season, despite adding Declan Rice to their squad this term. According to him, the club cannot win the English top-flight title with the
EPL: Stelling rates Arsenal’s chances of winning title under Arteta this season
‘We’ve received 50% of N100bn supplementary budget’ – FCT Minister Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has affirmed that the Ministry of Finance has released N50 billion to the FCT to finance ongoing capital projects. The amount, according to the minister, is 50 per cent of FCT’s N100 billion 2023 supplementary budget approved by the National Assembly. Wike disclosed this after
‘We’ve received 50% of N100bn supplementary budget’ – FCT Minister Wike
Bauchi government reunites trafficked children with families
The Bauchi State government has successfully reunited seven children with their families after they were rescued from a child trafficking syndicate that operated in Kano State. The children, who were reportedly sold for N2.8 million, were victims of a criminal enterprise that stole and trafficked children from the northern region to the southern part of
Bauchi government reunites trafficked children with families
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