The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed one of its officers died and 19 Shi’ites members were arrested during a clash in Abuja. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao Adewale, condemned the attack on security operatives by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shi’ites….
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has advised Nigerians to learn combat skills to protect themselves in the face of danger. The defence chief stated this as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. He likened the acquisition of combat skills to driving, swimming and other survival skills. Asked…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2024 African player of the year awards will be held in December. In a post via X on Thursday, the continental football governing body revealed that the award event will be held in Marrakech, Morocco on December 16. “It’s this time of the year again….
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen his net worth climb to $30.2 billion, according to the latest data tracked by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The figure reflects an increase of $2.25 billion year-to-date (8%), supported by gains in his cement, oil, and fertilizer businesses. The Bloomberg data also shows that Dangote’s wealth rose by…
England ace Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner has served him with divorce papers. Annie, 31, delivered the bombshell news to the ace after instructing lawyers to begin legal proceedings to end their marriage. She is now preparing to fight for half of his £27million fortune as their relationship “turns ugly”. Sources said they are no…
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki met with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State amid the leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Saraki’s meeting with Makinde is part of efforts to resolve the crisis in the PDP and reconcile all aggrieved members. Posting on X, Saraki expressed hope that PDP leaders may come together…
The richest monarchs in the world are mostly descendants of ancient rulers who were wealthy and influential. Some of these monarchs have used their family influence to venture into many businesses or, using their knowledge and networking, to build empires. Here are the richest monarchs in the world, as ranked by “The Indian Express.” 1….
The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said the Peoples Democratic Party is dead in the country. Speaking on Saturday during the inauguration of a renovated party office in Katsina State, Kwankwaso said he and his followers left the PDP because “it is dead”. “I wish to remind you…
Hon. Kevin Solomon Olaolu, Senior Special Assistant Students Affairs Ondo State Governor, received a delegation from the Young Medical Laboratory Scientists’ Forum (YMLSF) Southwest in a solidarity visit at his office. The visit aimed to congratulate the SSA on his recent appointment and explore areas of collaboration that will benefit both the youth, students and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday received the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, at his private residence in Lagos, amid growing speculation over a possible defection of the governor to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Also present at the meeting were Chief Adedeji Adeleke, a renowned businessman and elder brother to the…