Man cut off his p£n!s, set it on fire to commit arson at his neighbour's garage A man has been charged with arson after allegedly cutting off his own g£nitals, soaking them in petrol and using them to start a fire inside a neighbour's garage. Christopher Peden, 36, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is facing an arson charge afte…

…for over two hours, had in attendance the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.); Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Isa; and the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Undiandeye. Othe…

…score from free-kicks. “Then he scored four or five in a row, smiled, and said: ‘OK, finished for me.'” Although Quenda joins the ranks of famous Sporting wingers like Ronaldo, Luis Figo, and Nani, his former coach says he is most like Arsenal and England striker Bukayo Saka. “It’s his explosiveness, ability to play in…

…comes despite the warnings of many leading medics, including Henning Molgaard, a Danish heart expert, who told Danish outlet Bold that Eriksen should not return to football. He said: 'Most elite athletes choose to retire after having an ICD implanted. We saw this with Stale Solbakken (the current Norway boss). 'As card…

US travelers to submit Nigerian Visa Applications directly to Embassy as NIS scraps Third-Party service Travelers within the United States who require a visa to enter Nigeria must now submit their applications directly to the Nigerian Embassy and its regional consulates following an immediate policy shift by the Nigeri…

…online news conference when asked about the Balogun controversy fueled by the Trump administration lobbying FIFA and Infantino."Yes, we have been obviously watching everything play out," the IOC president had said earlier when asked about interference in field-of-play issues by the World Cup co-host nation, which also…

…injury to all. When one opposition leader is intimidated, every opposition voice is diminished. When one citizen begins to fear because of his political beliefs, democracy itself becomes the casualty." Atiku criticized the government's approach to dissent, urging the presidency to respond to political challenges with s…

…he described as the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and argued that while the administration of US President Donald Trump made significant gains in degrading the capabilities of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), de@dly attacks linked to armed Fulani militants continue to claim lives, p…

…running, substantiate allegations against Gbajabiamila - Wike challenges Adeyemi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has challenged Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), to step forward and substantiate his recent allegati…

…order aimed at ending automatic birthright citizenship. The high court rejected the administration's attempts to restrict the long-standing practice, but the president maintained that he will immediately petition for a formal rehearing. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, the president on Thursday, stron…

…determination to see Nigeria function more effectively. He criticised the current administration, alleging that its policies have pushed more Nigerians into poverty and worsened the country’s economic conditions. Obi also claimed that the economic situation has become so difficult that some Nigerians who previously own…

…and made available to our correspondent on Thursday, the union said it fully recognises the right of every registered trade union to pursue legitimate industrial options in defence of its members, in line with the Trade Union Act (2005), as amended. “CONUA has taken note of the position of the National Association of M…

…many states had the financial capacity to establish and sustain modern police organisations. “Ultimately, you get the security you are willing to pay for. The question then becomes: do the states actually have the financial capacity to establish and sustain the type of police force required to confront today’s security…

…Quenda, then 13, opted to leave the club for Sporting CP when Benfica failed to furnish him with a room at the Benfica Campus as promised. In the 2021-22 season, he was already completely incorporated as a youth player in Sporting CP’s Cristiano Ronaldo Academy, and he played for the club’s under-15s squad, which won t…

…made their bid and want Adeyemi now, waiting on BVB decision," Romano wrote. The Spanish club is believed to see Adeyemi as a player capable of adding speed, creativity and attacking versatility to their squad. The 24-year-old finished a strong season with Dortmund with 10 goals and 6 assists and plenty of other contri…

…but believed it may have been influenced by Harry's military service in Afghanistan.The claims come after Prince Harry and six other claimants lost their case against Associated Newspapers, with the High Court ruling they failed to prove allegations that the publisher obtained information through unlawful means.Griffit…

…making diplomatic concessions."We see certain misconceptions within the White House administration - that by escalating military pressure it can help move to a peace settlement. That is a mistaken view," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.Peskov cautioned that the cross-border strikes would likely prolong t…

…Tinubu over the abduction of the pupils and teachers- Nyesom Wike tells Peter Obi FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says it is the responsibility of governors to inform President Tinubu of any mishap that happens in their states and not for them to wait for President Tinubu to call them whenever an unfortunate incident happen…

Liberia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ethel Davis, says Liberia remains eternally grateful to Nigeria for standing by the country during its darkest moments, stressing that such a gesture was unforgettable. She stated this during a meeting with her Nigerian counterpart, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, the Minister…

…adding that the new members voluntarily joined the APC after assessing Nwifuru's administration’s performance in infrastructure, peace-building and good governance. He said no one compelled the former LP members to leave their party, adding that their decision reflected growing public confidence in the APC-led governme…

…(APC) has expressed confidence that the infrastructure projects executed by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will earn him a landslide victory in the 2027 general election, despite criticism from opposition parties. The party's State Publicity Secretary, Auwalu Soja, said the Federal Government's ongoi…

Don't wait for orders before shooting terrorists, Defence Minister tells soldiers The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has warned security personnel deployed to fight terrorism and banditry against hesitating to engage terrorists, saying any officer who waits for an order before taking action would…

…per cent projected in April, while increasing its 2027 forecast to 3.4 per cent.The organisation attributed the slight slowdown to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East, although it said stronger demand driven by advances in artificial intelligence and technology adoption had helped offset some of the negative…

…has claimed 600 lives, according to the latest figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), just three days after the death toll surpassed 500.Updated data from the UN health agency shows that 1,759 confirmed cases have been recorded in the DRC since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, including 600 confi…

Soldiers now earn N100, 000 monthly- Defence Minister, Musa Christopher The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said Nigerian soldiers now earn a minimum monthly salary of N100,000 and have better food rations. Musa disclosed this during an interview on News Central on Wednesday, July 9. The former Chief of Defe…