Written by Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked and abducted a trader and former ward chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Boriya–Shiya Ward, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, Abubakar Sise. Sise was kidnapped from his residence in the Boriya community in the early hours of Thursday. According to information gathered, the … Continue reading “Gunmen Kidnap Ex-PDP Chairman In Kwara”
The BBC said Thursday that its chairman had sent a letter to US President Donald Trump apologising for a misleading edit of one of his speeches but rejected that it was grounds for a defamation lawsuit. The comments came after Britain’s embattled public broadcaster said earlier that it was investigating a possible second instance in … Continue reading “BBC Apologises To Trump, Rejects Defamation Claim”
President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General (rtd) Mohammed Buba Marwa as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term, extending his leadership until 2031. Marwa, who hails from Adamawa State, was first appointed NDLEA Chairman in January 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. Before that, he … Continue reading “Tinubu Reappoints Buba Marwa As NDLEA Chairman”
A Russian attack overnight, mostly targeting the capital Kyiv, killed four people and damaged buildings across the city, Ukrainian authorities said Friday. Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, has in recent months intensified its attacks on infrastructure, particularly targeting Ukrainian energy facilities and rail systems, as well as residential areas. … Continue reading “Four Killed In ‘Calculated’ Russian Attack On Ukraine — Zelensky”
The United States has approved $330 million-worth of parts and components in its first military sale to Taiwan since US President Donald Trump’s return to office, the island’s foreign ministry said Friday. Washington is Taipei’s biggest arms supplier and a key deterrent to a potential Chinese attack, but Trump’s remarks on Taiwan have raised … Continue reading “US Approves First Military Sale To Taiwan Since Trump’s Return”
Preparations are in full swing for the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State, between November 15th and 16th, 2025. There have been conflicting judgements about the 2025 Elective National Convention of the PDP. Last week, an Oyo High Court instructed the party and its acting national chairman, … Continue reading “PDP Gears Up For Convention Despite Court Order”
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said Cristiano Ronaldo was wrong to blame him for the red card he suffered as Portugal fell to a World Cup qualifying defeat on Thursday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner exchanged words with Hallgrimsson after being sent off during Portugal’s 2-0 defeat in Dublin. Ronaldo said before the game the … Continue reading “Ronaldo Red ‘Nothing To Do With Me’ – Ireland Coach”
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an elbow as his Portugal side lost 2-0 against Ireland on Thursday and blew another chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Troy Parrott struck twice in the first half to keep Ireland’s hopes of reaching next summer’s tournament alive with a famous victory against Ronaldo and … Continue reading “Ronaldo Sent Off As Ireland Stun Portugal In World Cup Qualifier”
The modest crowd inside the Stade Prince Moulay Hassan were entertained in the first half of Nigeria and Gabon’s clash in the CAF World Cup play-off match. Despite several chances and a contentious penalty shout, Gabon’s defence survived several scares but managed to starve Nigeria’s attacking intent as the half ended goalless. Victor Osimhen drew … Continue reading “World Cup Playoff: Super Eagles Leave it Late, Smash Gabon 4-1 to Advance to Final”
The Charlotte Hornets had a plan entering the 2025 NBA Draft. The team had two bonafide stars in LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, but needed a glue guy to be the No. 3 to put it all together. Fate had it that the ideal prospect was there for them in Duke’s Kon Knueppel, whose basketball … Continue reading “LaMelo Ball needs to be traded, for his good and the Hornets’”