On Sports News, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s swift victory over Italian Angela Carini in the women’s 66kg category at the Paris Olympics has sparked controversy due to Khelif’s past disqualification for elevated testosterone levels. Khelif won the match in 46 seconds, injuring Carini, who expressed severe pain and distress. Italian […]
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On Foreign News, Erdogan Urges Pope To Speak Against ‘Perverse’ Olympic Ceremony
On Foreign News, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Pope Francis today to speak out with him against the “perverse propaganda” he said was spread at the Olympic Games opening ceremony. A scene during Friday’s showpiece event featured dancers and drag queens reminiscent of the Last Supper, the final meal […]
Millions of naira down the drain, minister laments Kano NCC park looting
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, has lamented the destruction of a technology hub in Kano, just days before its scheduled launch. The Digital Innovation Park, designed to support Nigeria’s technical talent accelerator program (3MTT), was reportedly set ablaze and looted during the protests today. […]
4 killed at Kime filling station in Maiduguri over protest against hardship
As the protests go berserk in Maiduguri, four persons suspected to be workers have died at the Kime filling station around the Bolori junction of the metropolis. According to Sources, the victims are still in the pool of their blood at press time, even as the video has gone viral […]
Tension Mounts Across Nigeria Following Planned Nationwide Hunger Protest Billed To Commence August One, Security Agencies Take Over Major Cities, Venues
Tension Mounts Across Nigeria Following Planned Nationwide Hunger Protest Billed To Commence August One, Security Agencies Take Over Major Cities, Venues Tension mounts across Nigeria Following Planned Nationwide Hunger Protest billed to commence today, August One, Reports have it that soldiers, policemen and other security personnel have occupied major cities […]
Nationwide Hardship Protest: Three Unicross Students Die In Road Traffic Crash
Nationwide Hardship Protest: Three Unicross Students Die In Road Traffic Crash Three students of the University of Cross River State have died in an auto crash while travelling to their homes, following two-week closure of the institution to keep students away from taking part in the Nationwide hunger protest billed […]
Nationwide Hardship Protest: Catholic Bishops Calls For Peaceful Protests
Nationwide Hardship Protest: Catholic Bishops Calls For Peaceful Protests Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province comprising Ondo, Ekiti, Kwara, and Oyo states have advised on Nigerians who are embarking on protests to be peaceful and orderly. The Bishops gave the advice in a communiqué issued at the end of their […]
Man Allegedly Kills, Buries Father In Shallow Grave In Niger
Man Allegedly Kills, Buries Father In Shallow Grave In Niger A 29-year-old man, Muzamilu Abubakar, has allegedly killed his 60-year-old father, Malam Abubakar Adawa Tsonga, and buried him in a shallow grave. The incident took place in Chanchaga LGA of Niger State. It was gathered that the victim and the […]
New Minimum Wage: I can’t pay 70k – Gombe Governor tells workers
New Minimum Wage: I can’t pay 70k – Gombe Governor tells workers Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has complained that his government cannot pay the N70,000 new national minimum wage. Mr Yahaya, who is the said this on Tuesday, during a meeting with labour leaders, civil society organisations, and […]
Woman, Her 4 Children Die Of Suspected Food Poison In Anambra
Woman, Her 4 Children Die Of Suspected Food Poison In Anambra A middle-aged woman and her four children have died at Abubor Nnewichi, Nnewi, in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra state due to suspected food poison. A source said that the incident occurred on Monday affecting the Okwuchukwu Onyimmadu family, […]