…on the challenges facing the region. He recalled that as vice president, he personally led negotiations with militants and insisted on visiting one of their camps without armed escorts despite objections from security officials. According to him, the decision helped build trust and paved the way for dialogue that event…
…Wanderers in a transfer valued at £38 million ($51 million). The 25-year-old international, who has earned 10 caps for Brazil, chose a move to Villa Park over interest from Atletico Madrid.The agreement includes an initial £34 million fee accompanied by £4 million in performance-related add-ons. Gomes registered 130 ap…
…issued on Monday by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Andy Odeh. The AAGP, which is being jointly promoted by NNPC Limited and Morocco’s Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines, is planned to stretch nearly 6,900 kilometres along the West African Atlan…
…Fakir's family have spoken of their heartbreak and demanded answers over his final moments. His sister Khadija told local media: "I demand justice. I want revenge. I will never find peace until my brother gets justice. "We don't know what happened; we only received a phone call saying he was d£ad. They handcuffed him,…
…life in prison by a federal court in New York for co-founding and leading the powerful Sinaloa cartel. "El Mayo" is the former top associate of the organisation's founder, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who is serving a life sentence in a maximum-security prison in Colorado. El Mayo was arrested at a US airport in July 202…
…profile photo to the agency's badge marked with a black bar across the emblem to signal the de@th of a member. Later Friday night, deputies were called to the campground after the body of a young male was found in the flood wash. The bodies of the other family members were recovered late Friday, July 17, and Saturday,…
The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency and the Kaduna State Fire Service, has intensified search and rescue operations for two persons feared drowned after they were reportedly swept away by the Kaduna River following a heavy downpour. The victims, i…
Depot prices for petrol rise by approximately ₦45 per litre amid global crude oil surgeAnalysts warn that rising import costs will increase fuel prices, straining consumers already facing inflationIPMAN calls for urgent reassessment of fuel import licences to prevent further price hikes and naira pressureFind it fast w…
The US military identified two soldiers killed in separate Iranian attacks on a base in Jordan this week1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, both served at Muwaffaq Salti Air BaseA third US service member also died in northern Iraq after a controlled detonation of an Iranian attack droneFind …
…information is published on the department's official website and applies to nationals of countries spread across the Americas, the Caribbean, and beyond.Vanuatu has officially named the countries whose citizens can enter its nation without a visitor visa. Photo R. Smith, AoraeeImagesVanuatu: List of visa-exempt countr…
…of innocent children. "Today's judgment sends a strong message that such acts are criminal and that perpetrators will be held fully accountable under the law. "This judgment is not only justice for Deborah; it is also a significant milestone in the ongoing fight to end witchcraft branding and other harmful practices ag…
…community, Gwagwalada Area Council, where he had gone to mine alongside other artisanal miners. Speaking with Daily Trust, the deceased's elder brother, Abubakar Hassan, said Yakubu left home on penultimate Tuesday with his friend, Danjuma Saminu, to participate in the mining activity. According to him, Yakubu was prim…
The Federal Government has partnered with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa and the Pan-African University to launch a mobile learning initiative aimed at strengthening the professional development of teachers, particularly women, across Nigeria and four other African countries. The ini…
…Ahead of the race, Fushimi had spoken of his determination to reach the S-class final of the Matsusaka Keirin tournament. "The final race will be a tough one, but I just want to give it my all so that I have no regrets," he said in a video released by the tournament organisers on Friday, July 17. Fushimi made his profe…
…to Ikenga, the exercise, which began on Monday, is aimed at providing real-time situational awareness and supporting intelligence-led security operations targeted at denying criminal elements any opportunity to operate within the state. Ikenga described the exercise as a proactive step aimed at enhancing public safety,…
…the entire 2026 World Cup without losing a match, surpassing a long-standing international football recordThe record Spain broke had been held by Italy, whose unbeaten run of 37 games stood as one of football's most celebrated streaksArgentina, despite losing the final, still hold a separate World Cup advantage over Sp…
…the overall assessment.The index is widely referenced as a comparative measure of national military power, though it does not determine the outcome of any specific conflict or engagement.Nigerian army buries soldiers killed By Boko HaramIn a separate report, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation H…
…on Instagram."Anything that involves Husband and wife...i will never put mouth or analyze again...mo ti kogbon! Na united season we dey now...konikaluku pada sodo Ajeku e! Nobody go anywhere! Biola Adebayo Nd Hubby ❤," Folake wrote.See Folake Flakkyfaj's Facebook post below:The post was later picked up by an Instagram…
…to local initiatives aimed at combating terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality. A statement issued by his media office and made available to PUNCH Online in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said that since the launch of the Iru Ekun Security Network, there had been a significant reduction in kidnapping case…
…were thrown during the altercation, although it remains unclear whether Scott personally threw any objects or whether members of his entourage were responsible. Security personnel reportedly intervened and brought the situation under control within a short time. "It all happened really fast," an insider told the public…
…Bola Tinubu to confer the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger national honour on Nigeria’s top military leadership, citing recent security successes in Oyo and Borno states as evidence of improved operational effectiveness. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue Stat…
Chidimma Adetshina has finally responded to social media calls asking her to leave South Africa for NigeriaLegit.ng reported that the former beauty queen has continued her legal fight against a deportation orderHer response to her critics has also sparked reactions from many South African netizens, who shared diverse v…
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal Enzo Fernandez was sent off during the final as Argentina's hopes of retaining the title collapsed Despite lifting the trophy on the pitch, FIFA regulations require Spain to return the original before leaving the stadium t…
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board on Monday announced the commencement of the 2026 selection and placement of qualified candidates into state and technical colleges nationwide. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NABTEB, Dr Mohammed Aminu, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja. Recall that 15,290 cand…
…the first suspect, identified as Musa Fashir, 32, is alleged to be a Sudanese national suspected of having links to terrorist elements operating in the North-East. The second suspect, identified as Mary Florence, 36, reportedly claimed during preliminary questioning to be an illegal immigrant from Ghana. Both suspects…