Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has challenged Pep Guardiola over his decision to let the likes of Cole Palmer, Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez leave Manchester City in the past. Guardiola is presently going through a hard time at Man City. The Cityzens recently lost 2-1 in the Premier League against rivals Manchester United over the…
The Zamfara South Unity Movement Forum (ZSUMF) has praised former Zamfara State Governor, Dr Bello Matawalle, for his transformative contributions to water supply and infrastructure during his tenure. In a statement released on Friday, ZSUMF Chairman Yusuf Ibrahim Maradun lauded Matawalle’s leadership, highlighting his administration’s impact on improving access to clean water. “His Excellency’s tenure…
Nigerian authorities have undertaken a major security operation in Nasarawa State’s border communities following a brutal attack that left more than 200 people dead in Telewata, located in Benue State. The massacre, which occurred in Guma Local Government Area over the weekend, has sent shockwaves across the region. Dozens of families have fled to neighbouring…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs destined for the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Media and Advocacy of the agency, Mr. Femi…
The British government has deported 44 Nigerians and Ghanaians to their home countries in a single flight. According to a report by The Guardian, Nigerian and Ghanaian citizens flowed to their countries on Friday, 18 October. Deportation flights to Nigeria and Ghana are relatively rare, the report said. Citing data obtained under the freedom of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja will hear a pivotal case on February 24 regarding the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and three other political parties. This legal action seeks to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove these parties from the electoral roll, amid efforts by a coalition of…
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has charged the newly sworn-in Deputy Governor of the state, Murtala Garo, to work diligently towards advancing the development of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yusuf gave the charge shortly after Garo took the oath of office at the Government House, Kano, on Monday. Yusuf…
The Federal Government has cautioned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against embarking on a strike, reiterating that the “no work, no pay” policy remains in full effect. The warning was issued in a statement released on Saturday by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, and…
Reports from Reuters reveal that Tunisia has expelled hundreds of Sub-Saharan African migrants to a desolate area along its border with Libya, following days of violent confrontations between migrants and residents in the port city of Sfax. The unrest unfolded after a Tunisian man lost his life in clashes with migrants. Local residents voiced grievances…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Tuesday announced that Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) collected N509.84 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 out of the N658.40 billion billed to customers. This was disclosed in NERC’s 2024 Fourth Quarter Report, published on its website in Abuja. According to the report, this translates to a collection…
