The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Ayodele Sonubi, has assured that the police are prepared to ensure the safety of peaceful and lawful protesters in the state. Sonubi made this statement during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ibadan on Monday,…
Fatimo Bello has exited the table tennis event of the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics after losing 0-4 to Jia Nan Yuan of France in the Women’s singles Round of 64. Bello exit draws the curtain to Nigeria’s participation in table…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Abuja on Monday shared its success story on the fight against human trafficking nationwide. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, gave the rundown of the progress…
By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse The Civil Society Coalition on Security, Peace and Conflict Resolutions (CCSPCR) has commended President Bola Ahmad Tinubu for establishing the Northwest Development Commission, describing it as a “landmark significant milestone” in the region’s development. In…
The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint overnight, with pro-Palestinian activists claiming responsibility on social media. On a wall of the palace that sits in the centre of the Dutch capital, large red blotches can be seen…
The Nigeria Senior National Women’s Basketball team, known as D’Tigress, kicked off the basketball tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 75-62 win over Australia. Ezinne Kalu led the team with 19 points, guiding them to a victory against…
In response to escalating concerns over a potential all-out war between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah movement, both the Lufthansa Group and Air France have announced the suspension of their flights to Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. The Lufthansa Group,…
A number of individuals have been detained in France for attempting to disrupt the Olympic Games, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin revealed on Monday. Security forces arrested 50 people who had intended to engage in “sabotage or radical protests” during the…
The Church of Nigeria has condemned the General Synod of the Church of England’s recent approval of the “Living in Love and Faith Liturgy,” which permits blessings for same-sex couples and allows clergy to marry same-sex partners. This decision, made…
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has reported collecting and remitting N126.54 billion between January and June 2024. Acting Executive Chairman Mr. Haruna Abdullahi announced this at a mid-year news conference in Abuja on Monday, where he was…
