Super Eagles camp swells to 22 players ahead of World Cup qualifiers
The Super Eagles camp is rapidly filling up as Nigeria intensifies preparations for their crucial…
Super Eagles camp swells to 22 players ahead of World Cup qualifiers
The Super Eagles camp is rapidly filling up as Nigeria intensifies preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. As of Tuesday morning, 21 players had arrived at the team’s camp, with only Sadiq Umar and Alhassan Yusuf yet to join. The first batch of players, including Victor Osimhen, Bruno…
Police neutralise four kidnapping suspects in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has neutralised four kidnap suspects and recovered weapons during a shoot out in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Bright Edafe, the spokesperson for the command, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Warri. Edafe said that the suspects were neutralised on March 9, during a gun…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf threatens to revoke unoccupied houses in Kwankwasiyya and other places
By Tukur Muntari Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has issued a three-month ultimatum to individuals who purchased houses in Kwankwasiyya, Amana, and Bandirawo cities. He warned that failure to occupy or rent them out will lead to revocation and reallocation to those ready to reside in them. The three cities, developed under former governor Rabi’u…
Police arrest Akwa Ibom man for allegedly strangling girlfriend to death
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Chioma Onuegbu UYO – Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested Ndifreke Isaiah Nelson, 32, for allegedly strangling his girlfriend, Emem Monday Effanga, 39, to death in her apartment over a dispute involving her phone. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, confirmed the arrest in…
NDLEA strikes fear in drug rings, uncovers shocking stashes across Nigeria
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its relentless war on drug trafficking, striking at the heart of illicit networks across multiple states in a sweeping operation that led to major arrests and jaw-dropping drug seizures. In Kaduna State, NDLEA’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi said operatives stormed Kachia on Thursday, 13th…
Navy seizes 13,800 litres of petrol, 71 foreign rice bags in Lagos
By Tosin Oyediran The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry of the Nigerian Navy has seized no fewer than 13,800 litres of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice in multiple operations targeting smulgglers along the Badagry creeks. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Commanding Officer of FOB Badagry, Navy Captain Oyeleye…
Carabao Cup: Newcastle defeat Liverpool 2-1 to win first trophy after 56 years
Newcastle ended their 56-year trophy drought in stunning style as Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sealed a 2-1 win against Liverpool in the League Cup final on Sunday. Eddie Howe’s side made history at Wembley with a superb display that left the runaway Premier League leaders shell-shocked. Burn put Newcastle ahead late in the first…
32 convicted for internet fraud in Oyo
By Ademola Adegbite No fewer than 32 individuals have been convicted for internet fraud by various courts in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The convicts were prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Directorate, on separate one-count charges bordering on impersonation and cyber-related offences. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.S….
Crypo market rebounds as bitcoin surges to $82k
The cryptocurrency market is stabilising after a turbulent start to the week, gaining nearly $89 billion and pushing the total market cap to $2.61 trillion. Bitcoin rebounded above $80,000, with analysts suggesting a breakout past $82,761 could lead to $85,000, supported by strong investor confidence. Key political and economic developments fueled this turnaround. Ukraine’s 30-day…
Funding issues delaying corps members’ N77,000 pay – NYSC
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has cited funding challenges as the reason for the delay in implementing the increased monthly allowance for corps members. Despite the Federal Government’s approval of the allowance hike from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000 in July 2024 and assurances that payments would begin in February 2025,…
