The former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (retd). has lamented the rising security issues in Nigeria, saying the country is now a war front and a disgrace to the world. Channels TV reports that while speaking at a function in Taraba state today April 19, the elder statesman said Nigeria has become…
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has said that widespread hatred towards the officers of the Nigeria Police is affecting security in the country. National Chairman of the PCRC, Mogaji Olaniyan who addressed newsmen at the 40th celebration ceremony of the Committee held in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital, stated that the PCRC is fostering…
Popular DJ Iwuagwu Ebere, also known as Commissioner DJ Wysei, has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Center until May 8. Ebere visited the police in Elemoro, Ajah on Monday, April 15, to report a man who allegedly defrauded her. The man was arrested on the same day and has since been in police custody. According…
Juventus has reportedly been instructed to compensate Cristiano Ronaldo with £8.3 million following their defeat in an arbitration case initiated by the former player. Ronaldo, now playing for Saudi club Al-Nassr, took legal action against Juventus in September, citing unpaid wages during the Covid-19 pandemic. He sought payment of £17 million, the net amount agreed…
Rewrite The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command has arrested a 19-year-old man, Jamiu Akande for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl in the Pakata area of Ilorin. Spokesperson of NSCDC in the state, Shola Ayoola Michael, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He said the suspect…
UEFA has announced that Barcelona will face a fine of 25,000 euros ($26,680) for the racist conduct of their fans during the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain. Additionally, Barcelona has been prohibited from selling tickets to their supporters for their next away European match, although this sanction is suspended for a year.…
Kenya’s defense chief, along with nine other high-ranking officers, tragically lost their lives on Thursday, April 18, in a military helicopter crash in a remote part of the country, President William Ruto confirmed. Addressing reporters, Ruto expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating, “Today at 2:20 pm, our nation suffered a tragic air accident… I…
Real Madrid, the Spanish football powerhouse, secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals by defeating Manchester City 4-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout on Wednesday, April 17. The match unfolded with both teams delivering an exhilarating performance, drawing 3-3 at the Bernabeu last week and continuing their fierce battle at the Etihad Stadium.…
A Muslim student’s legal challenge against a prayer ban at a north London school has been dismissed by the High Court. The student, whose identity remains undisclosed, filed a lawsuit against Michaela Community School in Brent, alleging that the school’s policy unfairly targeted her faith due to its structured nature. She contended that the school’s…
According to Catherine Russell, the Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), more than 13,800 children have lost their lives in the Gaza Strip since the onset of the war on October 7. “Thousands have been injured, and thousands more are teetering on the brink of famine,” she stated during a press briefing…
