On a three-day visit to Nigeria to promote his Invictus Games, Prince Harry on Saturday played a seated volleyball match with army veterans, most wounded in battle against the country’s…
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Troops Kill 135 Terrorists, Arrest 182, Rescue 140 In 1 Week – DHQ
The Nigerian troops on internal operations across the country have neutralised 135 terrorists, arrested 182 others, while 140 hostages were rescued in one week, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) disclosed on Friday.
Emefiele: EFCC’s Witness Admits Demanding, Receiving Bribes
A prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in the trial of the immediate-past Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has admitted demanding and receiving bribes from contractors.
Leverkusen beat Roma to make Europa League final and extend unbeaten run
Bayer Leverkusen are through to the Europa League final 4-2 on aggregate after a stoppage-time goal from Josip Stanisic snatched a 2-2 draw at home on Thursday, extending their unbeaten…
JUST-IN: Senate Approves Death Penalty For Drug Traffickers
The Senate has passed for third reading the NDLEA Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, thereby approving death sentence as the maximum penalty for drug traffickers in the country.
JUST-IN: Reps Order CBN To Suspend Cybersecurity Levy
The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt the proposed implementation of the cybercrimes.
Outrage In Kano As 23-yr-old Hospital Staff ‘Assaulted’ By NAF Officer Dies
Outrage and grief have enveloped Gwagwarwa community in Nasarawa local government area of Kano State over the death of a 23-year-old Yusuf Shuaibu, an auxiliary staff member at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Hospital in Kano, on Wednesday.
French actress Huppert to head Venice Film Festival jury
French actress Isabelle Huppert, best known for her role as a sado-masochist in “The Piano Teacher”, will lead the jury at this year’s Venice Film Festival, organisers announced Wednesday. The 81st…
Cement Price: Dangote, BUA, Others Given 14-day Ultimatum To Appear Before Reps Panel
The House of Representatives has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Dangote Cement, BUA Cement, Lafarge Cement, Asaka Cement and Eagle Cement, to appear before its joint committee over the arbitrary rise in the price of cement across the country.
Cybersecurity Levy Is Conspiracy To Extort Nigerians – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the proposed 0.005 percent Cybersecurity Levy on electronic transfers, describing it a gang-up to extort the Nigerian people.