…the distress call. Upon arrival, the troops discovered the corpse of a Fulani man identified as Abdul Samaila, while two other victims were found with gunshot wounds. The injured victims were evacuated to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, while troops commenced domination patrols and a manhunt for the attackers,…

…not die; he will be alive to hand over to me. Political contests should not be accompanied by ill wishes or hostility towards opponents,” he said. Speaking on the performance of the current administration, the PRP candidate acknowledged that Governor Adeleke had made efforts in office but argued that the achievements r…

…inability to meet their financial demands”. The two suspended students were identified as Alao Iyanuoluwa Odunayo and Olawale Abiodun Samuel. The statement revealed that the school management “frowned at the involvement of the two students in denting the image of the university” “While investigation into the matter con…

…second group game against Haiti on Saturday. "Neymar? He is not even playing!" Lula replied to a young boy when he mentioned Neymar's name. "Neymar is the first player to be called up (to the national team) who is working remotely.” Neymar working remotely at 2026 World Cup - Brazil president

…statement, hinted that the video being circulated is an old footage of an attack carried out on July 25, 2025, at Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakuwata Uno Communities in Arondizuogu, Ideato North LGA of the state, by unknown gunmen headed by one Ifeanyi Okenta, popularly known as Gentle the Yahoo. The incident, accord…

…— who switched allegiance from Italy to Australia on the eve of the tournament — skied his shot from Irankunda’s cut-back pass. With the US sitting back, Metcalfe had a shot saved, a rampaging Irankunda was brought down by Richards, and Jason Geria’s close-range effort was blocked in a nervy final phase for the hosts.…

…authorised by the Military Pensions Board," the statement said. The Board further clarified that it does not use third parties to collect personal or banking information for the processing of pension-related benefits. "The Military Pensions Board does not engage third parties to collect pensioners' personal or banking…

The election materials were accompanied by security personnel to the 16 area councils in the South-west state.

Rory McIlroy birdied the par-five fifth hole at Shinnecock Hills to kickstart his second round and close the gap to leader Wyndham Clark.

…at once. Rather, its investors will pay out in tranches when the company achieves specified milestones, an approach that's common in biotech. Shine Technologies Shine Technologies is taking a cautious - and possibly pragmatic - approach to generating fusion power. Selling electrons from a fusion power plant is years of…

…Lagos State, following his death at the age of 81. The respected singer reportedly died on Wednesday evening at his Lagos residence after a brief illness. His death was confirmed by the General Secretary of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), Adekunle Abiodun, in a Facebook post. Family members, friends,…

…Rilwan Disu, has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO. The appointment was announced in a statement on Friday by the outgoing FPRO, DCP Anthony Okon Placid. A native of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Iniedu holds a de…

…local government councils between May 29, 2015, and May 28, 2023. The panel also identified questionable loan dealings involving some local councils and financial institutions, including cases where repayments allegedly exceeded the original loan values without adequate supporting records. According to the commission c…

…metropolis. “The operation led to the arrest of eight suspected cultists, and identified as Ismail Sodiq ‘M’ 35yrs, ?Ibrahim Saheed ‘M’ 26yrs, Feyikemi Odoje ‘F’ 28yrs, ???Ishola Faisat F’ 23yrs, ???Abubakar Zainab ‘F’ 22yrs, ???Azeez Olarenwaju ‘M’ 27yrs, ???Soliu Ibrahim ‘M’ 22yrs, and Abdulbasit Abdulkadir ‘M’ 24yrs…

…of the surrounding area before rescuing the victims. The injured herders were identified as Yusuf Isiaku, who sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder, and Mubarak Lawan, who suffered minor injuries. Both victims were immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. Security agenci…

…media post, The University in a statement it issued on Friday, said the false and unverified social media post was capable of causing panic among students, workers, parents of the students and the entire University community. The University, which issued the statement through its Head of Public Relations and Protocol,…

…across the country. According to BusinessDay, the selection process drew from verified data sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics, state budget performance reports, public works records, civil society feedback, and measurable impacts on the lives of citizens. The recognition comes on the strength of the admini…

Wyndham Clark is refusing to get carried away about the prospect of completing major 'redemption' at the US Open, despite building a commanding halfway lead with ‘boring’ golf at Shinnecock Hills.

…in Canada he had never been arrested or charged with a crime.Partey, 33, was denied entry to Canada before Wednesday's match in Toronto because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK.The Ghanaian government sought permission for him to enter the country briefly to take part in the game but that appeal was rejected a…

…after a career that has included spells in Slovakia, Angola, Moldova and Cyprus."I cried because I grew up with my grandparents," said Vozinha following the goalless draw. "Unfortunately, they were not here. They died a few years before. They were everything to me, everything in my life."And also because of my mum. She…

…to tell his story to a court.He said: "I was grateful to give evidence because they tried to deceive the public."It wasn't easy for me, but I am very happy that at long last we got our justice."Augustus Mensah was injured when he fell and struck his head on the deckTom Nicholson Jr will return to court to be sentenced…

…numbers to a record low has been defended by the Trump administration as being "justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest", but was opposed by campaigners.Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump was the inaugural recipient of the Fifa Peace Prize, collecting the award from Fifa president…

'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely17 June 2026Anne SoyBunia, DR CongoAmensisa Ifa / BBCNone of the usual crowds attend burials in this Bunia cemetery at the momentBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaDemocratic Republic of CongoEbola virusDiseaseVi…

…his country's World Cup group game against Germany on Saturday, after earlier being denied entry.The Nice forward was reportedly, external arrested last month before the World Cup over alleged involvement in spot-fixing in Ligue 1.Wahi, 23 - who started Sunday's World Cup win over Ecuador - has been accused of delibera…

…prospects have not always been so bright.From cleaner to coachRenard's long and varied CV includes spells with clubs in France, England, Vietnam and Algeria, as well as six different national sides.He is the only man to have won the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with two different teams, leading Zambia to a fairy tale…