Maldives Climate Minister Arrested Over ‘Black Magic’
Police in the Maldives have arrested a state environment minister, officers said Thursday, with media in the Indian Ocean nation reporting she was accused of performing “black magic” on the…
No Plan To Dethrone Sultan, Says Sokoto Govt
The Sokoto State Government says contrary to speculations by some persons and groups, the current administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has no plan to depose the Sultan…
Gunmen Kill 19 In Russia’s Dagestan Region
Attacks on churches and synagogues in Russia’s Dagestan region killed primarily police officers, officials said Monday, announcing a toll of 19 dead after violence that stoked fears over Islamist violence…
Police Deploy More Officers To Sanusi, Bayero Palaces, Guards Out
The Kano State Police Command has deployed more armed personnel to the two palaces housing the contending emirs in the metropolitan local government areas of Kano. It was gathered that…
NNPCL Shifts Delivery Date Of $700m Gas Pipeline To August
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has shifted the delivery date for the $700m Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben gas pipeline project (OB3), from March 2024 to August. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications…
Gunmen Kill Police, Priest, In Russia’s Dagestan
Gunmen on Sunday attacked synagogues and churches in Russia’s North Caucasus region of Dagestan, killing a priest, six police officers, and a member of the national guard, security officials said.…
Kano Emirate Tussle: Gov Yusuf’s CPS, Lawyer Disagree Over Court Ruling
As the royal tussle in the ancient Kano Emirate lingers, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Abba Yusuf, Sani Bature and a legal practitioner Abba Hakeem have disagreed on the…
BREAKING: Kano Govt Orders Bayero To Vacate Mini Palace
Following Thursday’s Federal High Court’s ruling setting aside the steps taken in repealing the Kano Emirates Council Law, the state government has ordered deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero to vacate…
Loved Ones Search For Missing As Hajj Death Toll Passes 900
Friends and family searched for missing hajj pilgrims on Wednesday as the death toll at the annual rituals, which were carried out in scorching heat, surged past 900. Relatives scoured…
French Boys Charged With Rape Of 12-Year-Old Jewish Girl
The gang rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl sparked nationwide outrage in France with President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday condemning the “scourge” of anti-Semitism after two 13-year-old boys were charged.…