Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially become the secretary-general of NATO after a handover ceremony in Brussels. He takes over from Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg, who has led the alliance since 2014. Following a symbolic handshake and wreath-laying at…
Ododo greets former Gov. Wada on 74th birthday
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has extended his heartfelt felicitations to the former Gov. of the state, Capt. Idris Wada, on his 74th birthday. In a statement on Monday in Lokoja by his media aide, Ismaila Isah, Ododo described Wada…
Scholz vows to speed up deportations after Solingen stabbings
Irregular migration into Germany “must go down” after a Syrian man who came to Germany as an asylum seeker was charged with killing three people in an attack in the western town of Solingen last week, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
FCID arrests 11 persons over alleged impersonation, hijacking
The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon in Lagos says it has arrested 11 persons over alleged involvement in impersonation and hijacking of imported drugs. The department spokesperson, ASP Aminat Mayegun, confirmed the arrest on Monday in a statement. Mayegun…
We must help “extraordinary talent” Mbappe adapt: Madrid’s Ancelotti
With Kylian Mbappe set to make his La Liga debut for Real Madrid on Sunday against Real Mallorca, coach Carlo Ancelotti said the superstar needs to adapt to his new club. The France captain scored on his long-awaited first Madrid…
Cristiano Ronaldo launches YouTube channel, breaks record
Cristiano Ronaldo launched his YouTube channel on Wednesday, with millions of subscribers signing up within hours. The Portugal international uploaded 19 videos on his ‘UR Cristiano’ channel that features content of himself and his family. “The wait is over. My…
Raducanu faces Kenin in US Open first round
Emma Raducanu will face fellow Grand Slam winner Sofia Kenin in the Briton’s first US Open appearance for two years. Raducanu memorably triumphed at the US Open as a teenage qualifier in 2021, becoming the first British woman for 44…
At least 3 killed in Bosnia school shooting
At least three staff members have been killed in a shooting at a school in the northwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina, authorities say. Among those killed in Wednesday’s shooting were the principal, secretary and a teacher at the Sanski Most…
Verstappen sets definitive F1 retirement deadline
Max Verstappen has declared he will not be around in F1 for another 200 races as he reaches the milestone figure this weekend. The Dutch Grand Prix is set to see the three-time world champion take part in his 200th…
Elon Musk moves to foreclose on Gene Wilder’s former Los Angeles home
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has moved to foreclose on Gene Wilder’s former home in Los Angeles after the Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory star’s nephew, Jordan Walker-Pearlman, bought the Bel-Air house in 2020. Walker-Pearlman, however, is showing no animosity toward Musk, and looks to be…