Army Chief Shaibu Says 8,000 Newly Trained Soldiers Will Reinforce Operations Against Insecurity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has expressed confidence that more than 8,000 newly trained soldiers will significantly strengthen ongoing military operations and contribute to restoring…
Burkina Faso Cuts Ties With France Over Terrorism Support Claims
Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic relations with France, accusing its former colonial ruler of supporting terrorist groups and pursuing “neo-colonial ambitions” in the West African nation. The military government announced…
Shettima: MSMEs Power Jobs, Prosperity Across Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are driving job creation, improving livelihoods and transforming communities across Nigeria as the Tinubu administration pursues an enterprise-led…
Cody Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for “privacy and space” following the loss of his unborn son, which was announced by his partner Noa van der Bij. Van der Bij…
Nico Williams hits out at Uruguay over World Cup injury
Spain winger Nico Williams said suffering a latest injury setback was “one of the worst days of his life” as he criticised Uruguay for lashing out in a 1-0 defeat…
Netanyahu says deal with Lebanon a ‘blow to Iran, Hezbollah’
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday hailed the US-brokered agreement with Lebanon, calling it a historic achievement that dealt a blow to arch-foes Iran and Hezbollah. “Yesterday … we…
Saka, Rashford start as Rice rested for England at World Cup
Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford will start for England for the first time at this World Cup, while Declan Rice drops out as one of five changes for the Group…
Uniosun student dies as colleagues allege negligence, varsity denies claim
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Ifetedo Campus, have alleged that negligence at the institution’s health centre contributed to the death of a final-year student, Grace…
Quake damage cost equivalent to 6% of Venezuela’s GDP – UN
The United Nations on Saturday estimated that the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela caused $6.7 billion in physical damage, equivalent to six percent of GDP. The preliminary assessment is based…
MSMEs account for 90% of businesses, 60 million jobs in Nigeria – Shettima
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Bola Tinubu administration is building a sustainable, enterprise-led Nigeria, where MSMEs are improving livelihoods through the prosperity that is created in targeted infrastructure projects, business-support…
Hezbollah rejects deal with Israel, which expects ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday declared his country’s agreement with Lebanon “a blow to Iran and Hezbollah”, while the militant group’s leader Naim Qassem declared it void. The…
Oyo govt lifts curfew imposed on 10 LGAs, assures residents of safety
The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…
Atiku to Tinubu: Buhari, Jonathan never deregistered opposition parties, learn from them
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to emulate the democratic conduct of former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and…
Saka, Rashford Start For England Against Panama At World Cup
Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford will start for England for the first time at this World Cup, while Declan Rice drops out as one of five changes for the Group…
Ex-President Obasanjo Blames Greed, Carelessness For Global Warming
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has attributed global warming to human greed, selfishness, and reckless exploitation of the environment, warning that such actions continue to disrupt the natural balance…
Earthquakes: Venezuelans Cry Out For Help, Furious At Slow Official Response
Boos followed Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, during a visit to a Caracas neighborhood pulverized by two massive earthquakes. “The government isn’t doing anything for the people,” residents yelled from…
Police Rescue 11 Abducted Farm Workers In Edo After ‘Gun Duel’ With Kidnappers
The Edo State Police Command on Saturday said it rescued 11 people who were abducted by suspected kidnappers from their farms in Ogbido Community, Iyahmo, in Etsako East Local Government…
Up To 6.7m People Could Be Affected By Venezuela Earthquakes — IOM
Close to seven million people may have been impacted by the twin earthquakes in Venezuela, which have killed nearly 1,000 people and left tens of thousands missing, the United Nations…
European Heatwave Shifts East, Shattering Temperature Records
Tens of millions face a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with German forecasters warning that more records could be broken and eastern countries…
Prince Harry, Family To Stay At Royal Residences On UK Visit
Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and two children will stay at royal residences during their first family trip back to the UK in four years in July, a source familiar…