A Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, has remanded two men, John Simon and Yusuf Nikie in a correctional facility after they pleaded guilty to stealing a motorcycle. The Magistrate, Michael Bawa, however, reserved sentence until May 2. Simon and…
Zelensky thanks the US House, Speaker Johnson for $61b aid approval
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the U.S. House of Representatives and House Speaker Mike Johnson for approving billions in military aid for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s war. “I am grateful to the United States House of Representatives, both parties,…
20 dead after ferry sinks in Central African Republic, witnesses say
At least 20 people have drowned in Central African Republic after a ferry sank while carrying passengers on a river, witnesses said Saturday. The wooden ferry was carrying more than 300 people to a funeral over the Mpoko River in…
Guardiola slams semi-final scheduling: ‘‘I don’t understand how we survived’’
After Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 to reach a second successive FA Cup final Pep Guardiola was scathing about the scheduling of the semi‑final, 72 hours after the “punch in the face” of losing Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final to Real…
Arsenal back on top of English Premier League after win over Wolves
Arsenal moved back to the top of the English Premier League by beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 at Molineux on Saturday. Late goals in each half by Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard secured the win. Mikel Arteta’s team rose one point…
APC Primary: Ododo commends stakeholders, members on large turnout in Ondo
Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi State and chairman of the Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election committee has commended the large turnout of stakeholders and members during the exercise. Ododo gave the commendation on Saturday in Akure…
US House pushes ahead with $95b foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The US House pushed ahead on Friday with a $95bn foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support after Democrats came to the rescue of Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker. A coalition of lawmakers helped the legislation clear…
First Lady inaugurates new Naval offshore patrol vessel
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has inaugurated the second 76- metre high Endurance Offshore Patrol Vessel, built by a Turkish ship builder, Dearsan Shipyard, for the Nigerian Navy. Performing the ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey, the first Lady said the…
Man detained after bomb threat at Iranian diplomatic mission in Paris
A man carrying a dummy explosive belt has forced his way into the Iranian diplomatic mission in Paris, triggering a major police operation. A special police unit initially cordoned off the area on Friday due to fears of a threat,…
Police arrest 4 men over tricycles theft in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State says it arrested four men for allegedly stealing three tricycles from an Ojota, Lagos-based Mobility Company. The Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency…