…the allegations. Counsel to the defendant, Lamido Soron, requested time to prepare the defence's case and also applied for bail on behalf of his client. The presiding judge adjourned the matter until July 27 to rule on the bail application filed by the defence. Speaking to journalists after the court session, the state…

…The trial court, however, declined to grant the request immediately, prompting the defence counsel to seek leave to file a fresh bail application. Justice Sanusi Ado Ma'aji of Kano State High Court No. 15 subsequently adjourned the case until July 27 to hear the defendant's fresh bail application. by Linda Ikeji at 16/…

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz told his US counterpart Pete Hegseth early Thursday that Israel is determined to keep its forces in “security zones” it has carved out inside Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip. In a statement, Katz’s office said the two men spoke overnight and the minister “emphasised Israel’s dete…

…between lines, collecting the ball in half-spaces, and creating from positions that deep defences struggle to close down without breaking their shape.The comparison most frequently raised is Sir Alex Ferguson's 2009 Champions League final, where Manchester United employed a similarly passive structure against a Barcelo…

…in camp in the coming days. Drawn in Group C, the Super Falcons will open their title defence against Malawi on July 28 before facing Zambia on August 1 and Egypt on August 5 as they bid for another successful campaign on the continent.

…the pivotal role that our noble profession must play in nation-building, in the defence of justice, and as the voice of the voiceless,” he emphasised. He also praised her commitment to mentoring younger lawyers, saying her emergence as NBA President would inspire the next generation of legal practitioners, particularly…

…with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye; Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi; Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani; and the National Security…

…of State Services, the National Intelligence Agency, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security and intelligence agencies, saying their professionalism and resilience made the operation successful. According to Kalu, “The successful operation reflects the importance of sustained collaboration among…

…constitutional responsibility of the Federal Government for national security, defence, border protection, terrorism and other offences with national implications. Similarly, the Senate’s version of the amendment endorsed the creation of state police but proposed elaborate safeguards to prevent abuse. The Red Chamber r…

…witnesses, including Gbajabiamila, to testify if their evidence is relevant to his defence. He maintained that facing trial was a better legal strategy than attempting to avoid prosecution. “Running away from trial is not the best. Running will not solve his problem,” Erugo said. Adeyemi was arrested in Osun State afte…

…Section 391 and punishable under Section 392 of the Penal Code Act, among other counts. Defence lawyer, Adekunle Olanipekun told the court that the defendant has filed a bail application, which he said he was ready to move, subject to the court's convenience. The judge noted that he had not seen the application, saying…

…labour shortagesThe government identified skilled trades, healthcare, STEM, education, defence and cybersecurity, and critical minerals as priority sectors for international recruitmentCanadian authorities encouraged foreign workers to determine their eligibility, have their qualifications recognised and apply only for…

…backdated arrears. Despite initial public declarations of gratitude from the Ministry of Defence and the Service Chiefs, the veterans allege that military leadership has recently denied knowledge of the approved salary structure.The situation was further complicated by a recent statement from the Minister of Defence, w…

…and Michael Olise, whose pace and creativity have consistently stretched opposition defences, creating space for Mbappe. Coach Didier Deschamps can also call upon Paris Saint-Germain duo Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue, both of whom have impressed with their attacking contributions during the tournament. France are eag…

…this country to its knees. Before this intervention is casually dismissed as a partisan defence of Peter Obi, let me make one thing abundantly clear: I am not a member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Since Seun Okinbaloye hosted Sheriff on his programme, apart from Senator Victor Umeh, who promptly appeared o…

…StatesCurrent residenceBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesNationalityAmericanPositionDefenceHeight in feet5'11"Height in centimetres180 Weight in pounds165Weight in kilograms75 MotherLynn KellerFatherGreg KellerSiblings1 Marital statusSingle / UnmarriedProfessionProfessional ice hockey playerCurrent teamBoston Fleet (…

…as players began arriving at their camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of their title defence, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, six-time CAF Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, defenders Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran and Shukurat Oladipo, midf…

…Commander 655 Base Services Group; the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Comptroller of Customs. Others are the Comptroller of Immigration, Comptroller of Correctional Service, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps; members of the Special Forces from Abuja; the Secretary to the Oy…

…Abang held that once a complaint is founded on alleged constitutional infractions, the defence that the matter is an internal party affair no longer applies. He said, “Once a complaint before the court is anchored on a constitutional infraction, the shield of internal affairs drops and the veil is lifted for judicial i…

…in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The statement noted that the defence counsel, Chikelu Anya, made an oral application for bail but was reminded by the court that it is a court of record. The commission stated, ” Justice Ezeugwu thereafter adjourned the matter to July 16, 2026 for hearing of bail app…

…said: “His death is deeply painful. He had just returned from training at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Jaji, Kaduna, and was preparing to report to Sokoto for another assignment. “Around 3pm, he was instead directed to lead the rescue operation in Oyo.” Appeal for support, cousin mourns He appealed to the military a…

…or a voluntary confessional statement by an accused person. Nicol-Clay rejected the defence argument that the evidence of the investigating police officer was hearsay, stating that an IPO's testimony on an investigation conducted at the scene of a crime was admissible. "The oral evidence of an IPO is not hearsay, contr…

…AI, renewable energy, biotechnology, climate science, manufacturing, transportation, defence technology and public health." The activist also proposed establishing a "National education & innovation cloud" featuring "digital libraries, academic journals, AI learning assistants, virtual laboratories, educational softwar…

…He congratulated Tinubu, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, the service chiefs, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services and other security agencies for what he described as an outstanding display of professionalism, intelligence gather…

…Amorim is understood to value the winger’s pace, versatility and ability to stretch defences, raising hopes that he could play a more prominent role under the new manager if he impresses during pre-season. “There are some players who weren’t here last year. Chukwueze is staying with us; we need players who can play one…