The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has received his fourth wife four years after the wedding took place. HRH Sa’adatu Barkindo Mustapha was brought to the Emir’s palace on Saturday while the traditional Budar Kai ceremony takes place on…
Gunmen kill Miyetti Allah leader after anti-crime honour (Nation)
Gunmen have killed the Adamawa Southern Senatorial Zone Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Sa`idu Kolaku. The gunmen went for him at his residence in Mayo-Belwa, headquarters of Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of southern Adamawa,…
N3.6b Debt: AMCON takes over Bao Yao Firms in Abuja, Calabar
Hon. Justice B.F.M. Nyako of the Federal High Court has ordered Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to take over Bao Yao Futurlex Iron & Steel Company Limited in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Bao Yao Huan Jian Iron…
CSOs partner with UN on crime prevention in Nigeria (Nation)
A coalition of Civil Society Groups (CSOs) under the umbrella of Education 4 Justice CSOs Network, has concluded plans to engage the United Nations on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in the implementation of the Education 4 Justice (E4J) Initiative in…
Moise Kean: Everton sign Italy striker from Juventus (BBC)
Everton have signed Juventus’ 19-year-old Italy international forward Moise Kean on a five-year deal. Kean has scored eight times in 21 games for Juve, who he joined aged 10, and has struck two goals in three Italy matches. He becomes…
Coco Gauff wins first WTA title with Washington Open doubles victory (BBC)
American teenager Coco Gauff has won her first WTA title with victory in the Washington Open women’s doubles. The 15-year-old, whose stunning form at Wimbledon saw her reach the fourth round, won with compatriot Catherine McNally, 17. The pair beat…
Sowore’s Arrest: Calling a protest is not a crime -Dr. Joe Odumakin
Human rights activist and President of Centre for Change, Dr. Joe Odumakin has condemned the arrest of former African Action Congress (AAC) Presidential candidate, Mr Omoyele Sowore by the men of the DSS ahead of Monday, August 5, 2019 protest.…
Ole Gunnar Solskjær expects Paul Pogba to stay at Man U (Guardian)
Ole Gunnar Solskjær is convinced Paul Pogba wants to stay at Manchester United and is hopeful the midfielder will feature in their Premier League opener against Chelsea at Old Trafford next Sunday, providing the Frenchman returns to training problem-free. Solskjær…