On The Foreign Scene South Korea’s military fired warning shots after North Korea detonated explosives on two cross-border roads, escalating tensions between the two nations. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the blasts occurred on the Gyeongui and Donghae Lines, presumably to block access. In response, South […]
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On Sports , Confederation of African Football Cancels Game Amid Nigeria and Libya Controversy
On Sports The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya, scheduled for October 15, will not take place as planned. This decision follows a series of distressing events involving the Super Eagles, who were held at Al Abaq […]
Nigerian Senate Demands Apology From Libya Over Super Eagles Treatment
The Nigerian Senate has called on Libya to apologize for the mistreatment of the Super Eagles football team at Al Abaq Airport. This follows a series of distressing events where the team was held for over 20 hours without food or water after their flight was diverted. Senate President Godswill […]
DSS intervenes in NNPCL/marketers dispute
The Nigerian National Petroleum Limited (NNPCL) has agreed to allow oil marketers from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to lift petrol from its depots at reduced prices. The National Publicity Secretary of IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike, revealed this in an interview with news men on Saturday. The national […]
NDLEA nabs Thailand returnee with N3bn drugs, seizes N22bn opioids
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Thailand returnee, Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simonpeter, at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport for attempting to smuggle 13.30 kilograms of heroin valued at over N3.1 billion. The 29-year-old was caught with the drugs concealed in six backpacks within two suitcases. Meanwhile, NDLEA […]
Lebanon sees deadliest day since civil war as Israeli attacks kill 492
On the Foreign Scene In a significant escalation of violence, at least four Israeli soldiers were killed and over 60 injured in a drone attack attributed to Hezbollah in north-central Israel. This incident marks one of the bloodiest days since the conflict reignited last October. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant […]
Super Eagles stranded at Libya airport ahead of AFCON qualifier
On Sports In a troubling incident, Libyan authorities detained Nigeria’s Super Eagles players and officials at Al Abaq Airport as they arrived for the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. The Nigerian team was diverted to sn airport, over two hours from their intended destination, Benghazi, just an hour before landing. The Super […]
Agency Urges Anambra Communities To Implement Flood Prevention Measures
The Anambra State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched a flood safety alert campaign for communities prone to flooding, particularly in Ayamelum, Anambra East, and Anambra West. NOA Director Edozie Ajaegbu emphasized proactive measures, urging residents to desilt drainage systems and avoid building near water channels. With […]
Presidency Clarifies Nigeria’s Non-Candidacy in UN Human Rights Council Elections
The Nigerian presidency has dismissed claims that the country was snubbed during the recent UN Human Rights Council elections. In a statement, Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga clarified that Nigeria did not stand as a candidate in this cycle, nor did it in 2023. He explained that any votes mistakenly recorded […]
One Escapes Death in ASMATA Clash Over IGR Sharing Formula in Onitsha
Report has it that a violent clash erupted in Onitsha as members of the Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA) protested the controversial three percent Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) sharing formula. During the altercation, one person narrowly escaped death. According to report, tensions flared as traders expressed frustration over […]