Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday, October 5, that negotiations with the United States were “meaningless,” accusing Washington of using talks as a means of preparing for further attacks as efforts to end the Middle East conflict remained deadlocked. Pezeshkian, speaking according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, said Iran had been attacked three…
Two people were killed and eight others injured after gunmen attacked traders returning from the Bukuru Kara Livestock Market near the State Low-Cost housing area in Bukuru, Plateau State. The victims, identified as Fulani herders, were travelling to Bassa Local Government Area when their vehicle came under attack. The Plateau State Government condemned the incident…
A 71-year-old cyclist died on Monday, October 5, after his bicycle collided with an off-leash dog in New York City’s Central Park, according to police. An NYPD source told TMZ that officers received a report shortly after 8 a.m. concerning the incident near 84th Street and East Drive. The cyclist, who was wearing a helmet,…
A 16-year-old girl, identified as Salomi Ishaya, was killed by unidentified assailants while returning from a river in Luwaran village, Kawam District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7 p.m. on October 4, 2026, after troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP),…
The Sokoto State Government has denied reports that 18 students of Gamji College of Health Technology were abducted while travelling to Oyo State, clarifying that the incident involved a former student who was travelling home with other passengers. In a statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Government House, the…
A man accused of s3xually abusing and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter has been arrested in Mexico, where authorities also rescued the teenager, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Sergio Galvez Perez and his daughter were located in an operation involving Mexican authorities and the FBI. Investigators believe the teenager gave birth to her…
The Kano State Police Command has invited Aminu Abdullahi Warkal, a Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the state House of Assembly, for questioning over the alleged unlawful display of a firearm at a political gathering. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, October 5, 2026. According…
Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport has officially unveiled the final 25-man shortlist for the prestigious 2026 Golden Boy Award, which recognises the best young player in European football. Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí leads the list of nominees and is widely regarded as one of the leading contenders for the coveted prize. He is joined by several…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that at least seven members of the Super Eagles will miss Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia due to injuries, club restrictions and administrative issues involving residence permits. Among those ruled out are captain Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Moses Usor, Akpe Victory, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ridwan Abdulrasaq Popoola and…
United States-based advocacy firm Von Batten-Montague-York has filed a $57 million federal lawsuit against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government of Nigeria, former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode and DCI Group, alleging defamation and a conspiracy to kidnap and physically harm its founder, Dr. Von Batten. In a statement issued on Monday, the firm said…
