A woman carrying two kilos (4.4 pounds) of cocaine in false hair braids has been jailed for 18 months in the French Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe, a regional customs official said Friday. Regional Customs Director, Olivier Fouque said…
The UN human rights office voiced concern about the detention of hundreds of students during demonstrations in support of Palestine at US universities. According to Spokesperson, Jeremy Laurence, “We’re very concerned by the arrests of…
The Red Devils were hoping to improve on their 4-2 victory over relegation-threatened Sheffield United on Wednesday. Seeking a way out of the relegation zone, Burnley traveled to Old Trafford and drew 1-1 with Erik Ten Hag’s team. The…
Turkish Coast Guard teams on Saturday rescued 34 irregular migrants off the coasts of Türkiye’s western province of Izmir, according to the Coast Guard Command. A team was dispatched to the region upon receiving information about a group…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concerns about Chinese backing for Russia’s military during a trip to China, but the Kremlin dismissed the remarks, stating Beijing and Moscow will keep forging their own relations. Concerns…
United States’ Secretary of State Antony Blinken has accused China of attempting to “influence and arguably interfere” with the upcoming U.S. elections. Speaking in an interview with broadcaster CNN at the end of a three-day visit to China…
Sheffield United were relegated from the Premier League after a 5-1 thrashing at Newcastle on Saturday. Chris Wilder’s side are 10 points from safety with just three games left following their 25th league defeat of a dismal season. The…
Scottish midfielder Todd Cantwell, a former Norwich player, expressed his optimism that Glasgow Rangers can win as the 2023–24 season draws to a close with the help of Cyriel Dessers’ strong performance and their relationship. Dessers, a…
Following the use of anti-Semitic remarks, police moved in to evict an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters, detaining over 100 people, according to the school. The school released a statement on social media site X stating that the…
The Nigeria Correctional Service has stepped up efforts to track down and recapture escaped inmates of the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger State. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Thursday, said the government…
Ten Hag’s comments have infuriated fans, despite the squad currently leading Arsenal by a substantial 24-point margin. Supporters have flocked to social media to vent their anger with the team’s lackluster play this season. Regarding the…
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has urged residents of the state to come out en-masse to perform their civic responsibility in the ongoing Local Government election on Saturday. The governor made this appeal while speaking with…
West Ham United held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at the London Stadium on Saturday, adding further blow to their hopes of winning the Premier League title. Star attacker Mohamed Salah was benched by Reds manager Jurgen Klopp in an unexpected…
The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has described the ongoing local government council election as a sham which is capable of causing the Pacesetter state untold disrepute if allowed to stand “and for this not to happen, the Oyo…
A one-week warning strike by resident physicians at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, or DELSUTH, was initiated in response to the government of Delta State’s alleged insensitivity to matters that impact resident physician…
The World Health Organisation says an increase in malaria vaccines in Africa will boost access to malaria prevention and save the lives of pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young people. An official of the WHO in Ekiti State, Isaac…
The American International School of Abuja has paid $760,910.84 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from the $845,852 school fees allegedly deposited by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in respect of five of his…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, appointed Michael Nzekwe as his Chief of Staff. He has also appointed Zonal Directors for each of the 14 Zonal Commands of the Commission as part of the…
Leicester City were promoted to the Premier League on Friday after rivals Leeds United crashed to a shock 4-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers. The result leaves Leicester top of the Championship with 94 points with two games to play while…
Foreign portfolio inflows into Nigeria’s Stock Market (NGX) reached N93.37 billion in the first quarter of 2024, marking a 415% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This significant rise is highlighted in the Foreign Portfolio…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says 34 suspected currency speculators have been arrested for foreign exchange (FX) fraud. The EFCC, in a statement on Friday, said the arrest was carried out by its operatives attached…
Russia launched a “massive” missile strike at Ukraine overnight, damaging four power plants in the latest barrage targeting the country’s energy supply, officials in Kyiv said on Saturday. Two people were killed and at least 10 more…
The head of Burkina Faso’s military regime, Ibrahim Traore, accused Côte d’Ivoire on Friday of welcoming “all the destabilisers” of his country, adding there was a “problem with the authorities” in Abidjan. Ties between the two countries…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Energy, Alhadji Kanja Sesay resigned on Friday, according to the president’s office, against a backdrop of recent interruptions to the country’s electricity supply. The reasons for Alhadji Sesay’s resignation…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara visited the site of the tanker explosion that killed an unconfirmed number of persons in Eleme Local Government Area. The Governor was accompanied by the Commissioner for Police, Olatunji Disu,and…
Palestinian group Hamas says it has received Israel’s official response to its latest proposal about a possible ceasefire in Gaza and will study the document before submitting a reply. “Hamas has received today the official response of the…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia to participate in the 2024 Special World Economic Forum (WEF) on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development. The President’s arrival on Friday evening…
Five people have been confirmed dead and over 70 cars burnt in the tanker explosion at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State on Friday night. According to a report, no fewer than four persons were feared killed following…