The Police Command in Kaduna State has confirmed a failed kidnap attempt by gunmen on Wednesday night on Alhaji Umar Musa, the Paramount Ruler of Ninzo Chiefdom in Sanga Local Government Area. ASP Mansir Hassan, spokesperson of the command, however, said that the whereabouts of the chief’s wife was still unknown. Mansir said that security…
Premier League clubs will on Thursday, vote on whether or not to scrap the Video Assistant Referee, VAR. The clubs will meet at an annual general meeting. Wolves are the club driving the vote having been hard done by numerous times. The 2023/2024 season saw a host of high profile errors from VAR, including the…
The House of Representatives has attacked organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, for feeding the public about what it described as “fake earnings” of its members. It said that the attempt was made to stoke public resentment against the lawmakers and undermine the credibility of the legislature. It warned that…
…Affirms non-negotiable commitment to gender sensitivity in appointments In furtherance of the vision to ensure gender inclusivity and equality in all aspects of appointments and operations within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has made an historic appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Yetunde O. Longe as the first…
Lagos-based clergyman, Bolaji Idowu, has slammed men who marry women for financial security. The Clergy disclosed this while preaching in his church recently. He said; ‘’One of the most shameful thing I have seen is when men try to marry women for money. How can you be a grown man and your dream in life…
British banknotes bearing the image of King Charles III entered circulation for the first time on Wednesday, nearly two years after he succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II. The four banknotes with the king’s portrait on the front carry values of £5 ($6.4), £10, £20 and £50 and will be used alongside those bearing the…
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on all Muslims across the Kingdom to participate in the sighting of the crescent moon of the Arabic month Dhu Al Hijjah tomorrow evening, Thursday. This action is expected to help determine the commencement of the new and last month of the Hijr and also the day the festival…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has reacted to the outburst of her friend and colleague Toyin Abraham to those trolling her for her political choice. Earlier today, Toyin Abraham roared against those trolling her, her children and husband because she decided to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the elections. She exchanged heavy curses with her…
After Israeli forces pulled out of Gaza City’s vast al-Shifa hospital complex on 1 April, following their second raid there, stunned Palestinians who pored over the burnt-out ruins said it reeked of death. During the past eight months of war, hospitals have come under repeated attack, with Israel claiming they are used as bases by…
The US House of Representatives has voted to pass legislation that would sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) after its prosecutor applied for arrest warrants against Israeli officials. The move comes after The Hague-based court’s prosecutor said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant should be arrested on charges relating to…
