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NIGERIAN GOVT ARRAIGNS AL-SHABAB TERRORISTS OVER KILLING OF 40 WORSHIPPERS IN OWO CHURCH

NIGERIAN GOVT ARRAIGNS AL-SHABAB TERRORISTS OVER KILLING OF 40 WORSHIPPERS IN OWO CHURCH

The Federal Government on Monday arraigned five men before a Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack at St. Francs Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, in which…

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NAF KILLS OVER 400 BANDITS IN ZAMFARA AIR ASSAULT

NAF KILLS OVER 400 BANDITS IN ZAMFARA AIR ASSAULT

The Nigerian Air Force, under Operation Fasan Yamma, has neutralised several armed bandits in Zamfara State during a coordinated air and ground assault on Makakkari Forest. The Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodame,…

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AIRPORT CHAOS KWAM 1’S APOLOGY FALLS FLAT

AIRPORT CHAOS KWAM 1’S APOLOGY FALLS FLAT

In Nigeria, bad behavior often cascades from the top, with the so-called ‘big man’s’ impunity undermining integrity in every aspect of national life. The incident involving celebrity musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1…

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SHOOTING STARS ASSISTANT COACH, OLOWOKERE, SLUMPS, DIES DURING TRAINING

SHOOTING STARS ASSISTANT COACH, OLOWOKERE, SLUMPS, DIES DURING TRAINING

The new Assistant Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club, Ibadan, Oyo State, Akin Olowokere, on Monday morning, slumped and died. He was one of the recently appointed coaches 3SC. As of press time, there were…

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IBOM AIR BANS ‘UNRULY PASSENGER’ FOR LIFE AFTER AIRPORT ROW

IBOM AIR BANS ‘UNRULY PASSENGER’ FOR LIFE AFTER AIRPORT ROW

Ibom Airlines Limited has banned a passenger identified as Comfort Emmanson, from flying with its airline after she was found assaulting one of the crew members of their aircraft. Emmanson had in a viral video…

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Richardson misses Worlds 200m spot a week after arrest

Richardson misses Worlds 200m spot a week after arrest

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson missed out on the final of the 200m at the US Track and Field Championships in Oregon by one-hundredth of a second. She finished fourth in her heat with a time…

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LUKE McCOWAN NETS LATE WINNER AS CELTIC BEGINS TITLE DEFENCE WITH 1-0 WIN OVER ST MIRREN IN SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP

LUKE McCOWAN NETS LATE WINNER AS CELTIC BEGINS TITLE DEFENCE WITH 1-0 WIN OVER ST MIRREN IN SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP

Celtic began their Scottish Premiership season with a victory, but were far from convincing as they struggled to break down a resilient St Mirren. Luke McCowan’s deflected 87th-minute effort split the sides in what was…

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BEYOND BIOMETRICS- NOA and NIMC Align to Shape the True Nigerian Identity

BEYOND BIOMETRICS- NOA and NIMC Align to Shape the True Nigerian Identity

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) is deepening collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to redefine what it means to be Nigerian, beyond just numbers and fingerprints. During a courtesy visit to the NOA…

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Chelsea sign Ajax defender Hato for £37m

Chelsea sign Ajax defender Hato for £37m

Chelsea have completed a £37m deal to sign Ajax defender Jorrel Hato. The 19-year-old has finalised a seven-year contract with the Blues after a medical in London over the weekend. The Netherlands international has become…

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Norris holds off late Piastri attack to win in Hungary

Norris holds off late Piastri attack to win in Hungary

Lando Norris held off a late attack from McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to win the Hungarian Grand Prix. Norris’ controlled, defensive drive in an intense race, with the two title rivals on divergent strategies, reduces…

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