…Vote sold for N4000, snacks By Abbas Jimoh As the nation holds by-elections in 12 states of the federation, the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has expressed mixed feeling over the low voter turn-out of the elections and the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Executive Director of the KDI, Mr Bukola Idowu, at…
Germany’s decision to impose stricter border controls has raised concerns within the Dutch government over potential disruptions to trade, local media reports. Dutch Asylum and Migration Minister Marjolein Faber said, while she understands Germany’s decision, clarity is needed on how the new controls would be enforced and their specific impact. Faber also emphasised the importance…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says, with critical reforms in key sectors of the economy, Nigeria is ripe for investments. Shettima stated this on Tuesday when he hosted a delegation from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the delegation was led by the Head of…
Arsenal delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over Manchester City, significantly bolstering their Premier League title aspirations. This was in a stunning display at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners seized an early advantage when Martin Ødegaard capitalised on a defensive lapse by City, slotting the ball past goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. Despite Erling Haaland equalising…
Mohamed Omar remembers the day he was rounded up by Taliban soldiers at Pul-e-Sukhta bridge in western Kabul, a notorious gathering place for drug addicts long before the Taliban regained power in August 2021. In recent months, the Taliban have been forcibly collecting hundreds of men from various locations around the city, including parks and…
Niger State Deputy Governor Comrade Yakubu Garba has disclosed that close to 1000 people were still missing and 200 bodies were buried as at last count following the flood in Mokwa Local government area of the state. He disclosed this yesterday while receiving the Presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023 election Peter Obi who…
Over 150 false killer whales have been found stranded on an Australian beach on Wednesday, local authorities stated. Tasmania’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment said 90 of a pod of 157 animals were still alive at the site near Arthur River, in the island’s North West. Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service officer Brendon Clark…
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen operational partnership in narcotics control. The agreement was signed on Monday in Riyadh by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A statement by Femi Babafemi, the Director Media…
Galatasaray has reportedly finalized a monumental agreement with Napoli for the transfer of Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen, bringing an end to weeks of intense negotiations. The deal, valued at €75 million, marks a significant coup for the Turkish champions. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the transfer fee was structured with an initial payment…
Manchester City maintained the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by shrugging off the absence of the injured Erling Haaland to outclass Liverpool with a magnificent display at Etihad Stadium. City’s 42-goal striker was ruled out with a groin injury, but Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions demonstrated their all-round strength by coming from a goal…
