Europa League: Igor Jesus, Stanić Lead Europa League Scoring Chart
Nottingham Forest striker Igor Jesus and Ludogorets forward Petar Stanić are currently joint top scorers in the UEFA Europa League, both with seven goals each. The tally follows the conclusion of the Europa League quarter-final first-leg matches played on Thursday. In the fixtures, Aston Villa secured a 3-1 away win over Bologna, while Nottingham Forest […]
2027 Election: ADC Holds Peaceful Congress in Sokoto State
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has conducted its ongoing congress across several local government areas in Sokoto State, with party officials describing the exercise as peaceful and well-attended. The state chairman, Bello Isiaka, told journalists on Friday that members turned out in large numbers, including women and youths, to participate in the process across the […]
Bandits Kill Health Worker, Burn Clinic in Zamfara
A Community Health Officer and five other persons have been killed during a bandit attack on Yarkatsinan Laka community in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where attackers also set a primary health centre ablaze. The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, DSP Yazid […]
Catholic Diocese Reports 24 Killed in Kebbi Attack
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has raised concern over worsening insecurity in parts of Kebbi State, reporting that 24 people were killed in an attack on Debe village in Shanga Local Government Area on Easter Sunday. The Diocese said the incident is part of a wider pattern of violence affecting border communities between Kebbi and […]
Peter Obi Warns Over US Security Advisory on Nigeria
Former pesidencial aspirant Peter Obi has described the recent security advisory issued by the United States government as a serious warning sign for Nigeria, saying it reflects declining international confidence in the country’s security situation. In a statement titled “US Security Alarm on Nigeria: A Bad Omen,” Obi said the evacuation of non-essential staff from […]
Timi Frank Calls for Sanctions on Nigerian Officials
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on the United States and the international community to impose sanctions on senior Nigerian government officials over alleged anti-democratic practices. Frank made the appeal in a statement on Friday, urging the U.S. government to consider visa restrictions, asset freezes, and […]
FG Plans Regional Fodder Hub to Boost Security
The Federal Government says the proposed Regional Fodder Hub for the North-Central and South-West corridor is expected to help address insecurity linked to livestock movement across parts of the country. The Special Adviser to the Minister of Livestock Development, , disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ilorin, Kwara State. He said the initiative […]
FG Plans Regional Fodder Hub to Boost Security
The Federal Government says the proposed Regional Fodder Hub for the North-Central and South-West corridor is expected to help address insecurity linked to livestock movement across parts of the country. The Special Adviser to the Minister of Livestock Development, Eustace Iyayi, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ilorin, Kwara State. He said the […]
Opposition Leaders Protest INEC Decisions in Abuja
Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress staged a protest in Abuja on Wednesday, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of actions they said undermined democracy and interfered with the party’s internal leadership. The demonstration, tagged #OccupyINEC, drew several prominent opposition figures to the Maitama Roundabout in the Federal Capital Territory. Among those […]
Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs Over Weapons to Iran
Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that any country supplying military weapons to Iran would face immediate 50 percent tariffs on goods exported to the United States. Trump issued the warning in a post on Truth Social, stating that the measure would take effect without exceptions. “A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately […]
