Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Femi Falana, has asked the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party to demonstrate that they are not terrorist organisations, following a ruling by a Canadian Federal Court which described both parties as entities engaging in conduct amounting to terrorism under Canadian law. In a…
A couple, Adriana Machado Ribeiro, 42, and Marcone da Silva Cardoso, 26, tragically died after their car plunged off a 1,300ft cliff in Venda Nova do Imigrante, Brazil. The incident occurred on Monday, August 4, while the pair were reportedly making love inside the parked vehicle. Police officer Alberto Roque Peres, who is leading the…
A Kano magistrates’ court sitting at No 47 in Norman’s land, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, has sentenced two TikTokers for posting vulgar videos which violate religious and moral sensitivities of the state. Ahmad Isa and Maryam Musa of Ladainai area in Hotoro Quarters were arrested by the state Censorship Board, and were…
A video showing Nigerian and French troops offloading supplies in a coordinated manner has gone viral on social media. The video comes amid mounting controversies around France’s intent in Nigeria. Earlier in a statement on Thursday, Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, dismissed claims that Nigeria has ceded parts of the country to…
The biggest sporting reason footballers play the game is to win trophies. It is indeed the best thing that can happen to a footballer, for it does not come easy at all. The reason for the foregoing is not difficult to discern. There have been great players who have not been able to lift their…
The Nigeria Premier Football League on Monday hit Kano Pillars with heavy sanctions after violent scenes at their Matchday 8 home game against Shooting Stars on Sunday, at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. In a Summary Jurisdiction Notice dated October 13 and signed by NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi, the league found the club guilty…
The police command in Niger says it has arrested one Maikudi Usman for allegedly killing one Muhammad Ma’aba, who was attacked by a group in Gbako Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement in Minna on Sunday, alleged that Mr Usman was part of the…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of police officers attached to ministers and other top government officials, saying the security personnel were needed for core policing duties across the country. The President gave the directive on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu said he would…
It is common knowledge that in most places on Earth, we follow a 24-hour schedule, with the sun visible for about 12 hours and the rest of the day spent in darkness. However, did you know that in some locations throughout the world, the sun doesn’t set for over 70 days? Consider how fascinating—or perplexing—it…
The Honourable Member representing Ibadan North Constituency I, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Aliyu Dahiru Zungeru, the revered Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, as she personally visited and joined the Sabo community to mourn the late traditional ruler. Hon. Olajide, who was present in person at the residence…
