Anyone caught will get death sentence — Ganduje warns herders against banditry

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has warned herders in the state against banditry. 

 

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich steps back following Russia invasion of Ukraine

 Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich has announced he is handing over the reins of the club to the "trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation" amid Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine.

 

N35m recovered from robbers who raided Edo banks

Thirty-five million Naira has been recovered from the armed robbers that raided four banks in Uromi, headquarters of Esan North-East Local government Area of Edo State on Thursday, February 24.

 

''We acted to protect the image of the Emir''- Air Peace denies disrespecting Emir of Kano

The management of Air Peace has denied reports claiming it disrespected the Emir of Kano. 

 

Kidnapper, Evans, sentenced to life imprisonment

Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Federal High Court in Lagos state has sentenced kidnapper Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, and two others, Uchenna Amadi and Okuchuwkwu Nwachukwu, to life imprisonment.

 

"Pidgin English was the lingua franca for the night" Four Nigerian medical doctors working same shift in UK hospital pose for beautiful photo

Four doctors from Nigeria were working the same shift at a UK hospital and they posed for a beautiful work photo.

 

Super Falcons of Nigeria beat Ivory Coast 1-0, qualify for women’s AFCON

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have booked their place at this year’s Africa Women Cup of Nations in Morocco after they defeated Lady Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire 1-0 in Abidjan on Wednesday evening, February 23. 

 

Obasanjo reveals what Boko Haram members told him when they met in 2011

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed what Boko Haram members told him when they met in 2011. 

 

Ajax reach £6.4m financial settlement with Abdelhak Nouri's family after the club accepted responsibility for his severe and permanent brain damage

Dutch football club, Ajax has reached a financial settlement with the family of talented midfielder Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered severe and permanent brain damage after collapsing during a pre-season friendly in 2017.

 

NATO, US, EU react after Vladimir Putin signs decrees recognizing two separatist regions in Ukraine as independent

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, February 21, signed decrees recognizing two separatist pro-Moscow regions in Ukraine as independent.

Police arrest two railroad clip vandals in Oyo

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested suspected vandals who specialized in the criminal trade of harvesting and selling of railroad clips known as Pandrol.

 

Nigerian female police officer wins World Boxing Foundation (WBF) International Super Bantamweight title belt

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has congratulated a famous Police Constable, Mary Yetunde Aina (aka Iron Abbey), on her victory at the international championship bout against United Kingdom’s Laura Pain, on her soil, to clinch the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) International Super Bantamweight title belt at City Coast Centre in Portslade, East Sussex, London on Friday February 18, 2022.

 

'Nnamdi Kanu was paraded like a criminal on the same day he was illegally kidnapped from Kenya. Where is Abba Kyari? Let us see him paraded like the criminal he is' - Reno Omokri

 Reno Omokri has tackled the Nigerian authorities for failing to parade arrested suspended DCP, Abba Kyari, who was last week arrested for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking.

 

Governor Wike berates Governor Ayade over alleged attempt to stop a PDP rally in Cross River

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has tackled Governor Ben Ayade over an alleged attempt to stop the campaign rally organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River state which he governs. 

 

The Ghanaian system is designed to put you in debt even before you start life - John Dumelo

 Ghanaian actor turned politician, John Dumelo has decried some of the happenings in his native country, Ghana. 

 

Former police woman, Kim Potter sentenced to two years for fatally shooting Daunte Wright after mistaking gun for Taser

Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright after mistaking her gun for a Taser, has been sentenced to two years behind bars.

 

Paris Saint-Germain offer to make Kylian Mbappe the highest-paid footballer in the world on a deal worth up to £1m per week

Paris Saint-Germain football club of France have offered Kylian Mbappe a contract that would make him the highest paid footballer on the planet.

 

Kelechi Iheanacho and I are not just teammates, we are very close - Wilfred Ndidi

Nigeria international and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has revealed his delight at playing alongside Kelechi Iheanacho for both club and country.

 

Photos of N10.9billion properties seized from top Nigerian military officer

 

Justice N.E. Maha of the Federal High Court on Monday February 14, ordered the final forfeiture of 24 properties held by fronts and proxies to a top military officer, to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

 

Ukraine crisis: Russia does not want war with Europe - Vladimir Putin

Russia's president, Vladimir Putin has said Russia does not want war in Europe, but that his security concerns must be addressed and taken seriously by western nations.

 

Putin's comments come as the Russian military announced on Tuesday, February 15, that some troops were withdrawing from the border near Ukraine - the first sign from Moscow of a possible de-escalation of tensions.

Family of Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins killed on 'Rust' set sues Alec Baldwin

The family of Cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins killed during filming of the movie "Rust" has filed a wrongful death suit against actor Alec Baldwin and others on Tuesday, February 15 claiming they disregarded several industry-wide practices meant to keep movie sets safe.

Fourth is the highest possible achievement we can get - Manchester United coach Ralf Rangnick admits the club's title race is over

Manchester United boss, Ralf Rangnick has admitted that the club's title race is over with the Red Devils only "aiming at" finishing fourth in the Premier League.

 

Police arrests suspended DCP Abba Kyari says investigation shows some NDLEA officials at Akanu Ibiam International Airport are on the payroll of a drug cartel

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested DCP Abba Kyari and four other police officers for their involvement in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy, discreditable, unethical, and unprofessional conduct, official corruption and tampering with exhibits in a case of illicit drug trafficking involving a perpetual transnational drug cartel.

 

Delta state govt shuts down school where 19-month-old baby died after being flogged by his teacher

The Delta State Government has shut down a primary school in Asaba following the death of a 19-month-old pupil, Obina Udeze.

 

International court of Justice orders Uganda to pay $325m to DR Congo for occupying the country and carrying out crimes against humanity

The International Court for Justice has ordered Uganda to pay $325m to the Democratic Republic of Congo for its role in the country's conflict.

Stop selling fake drinks. Stop killing people with poison - Actor Alesh Sanni tells club and lounge owners in Nigeria

 Actor Alesh Sanni has appealed to owners of clubs and lounges in Nigeria to stop selling fake drink and killing people with poison.

 

Iran could have enough material for a nuclear bomb in weeks as the Islamic country unveils new 'Khaibar-buster' missiles

The Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled new missiles known as 'khaibar buster' with a 900-mile range that could hit American bases in the middle east and also attack Israel.. 

NDLEA demands drug test for undergraduates in Nigerian universities

 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has asked all tertiary institutions in Nigeria to make drug integrity test an institutional policy for students and form a partnership with the agency to curb drug abuse in schools. 

Nigerian lady emerges best graduating student in UI's Faculty of Pharmacy with a CGPA of 6.9 out of 7.0

 A Nigerian lady, Cynthia Okafor, is currently being celebrated on social media after she emerged as the best graduating student in the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan.

 

Fans make racism allegations against Adidas after they ended sponsorship deal with Kurt Zouma for kicking cat but just warned Luis Suarez when he racially abused Evra in 2014

Fans have taken to social media to berate sportswear giant, Adidas after they announced on Wednesday, February 9, an end to sponsorship of West Ham Footballer Kurt Zouma.

Zouma, a black French footballer has been under heavy criticism after a video surfaced on Sunday showing him kick his cat severally. His club have fined him £250,000 for the act, the pets have been seized from him while Adidas announced a termination to its endorsement of the footballer.

 Meanwhile in 2014, Luis Suarez, a white Uruguayan footballer was only warned by Adidas after he racially abused Manchester United footballer, Patrice Evra.

 

Fans have now taken to Twitter to accuse Adidas of being racist.

A Twitter user wrote;

'Adidas warned Luis Suarez after he racially abused Patrice Evra but ended its sponsorship deal with Kurt Zouma for kicking his cat'
It all makes sense now.

 

See other tweets below.

 

Mikel Arteta hints Arsenal players weren’t happy with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Mikel Arteta has dropped another hint why his relationship with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang broke down which resulted in the Gabonese striker leaving the club to join Barcelona. 

 

Second West Ham sponsor withdraws its support to the club over Kurt Zouma's cat abuse video

A second West Ham sponsor has withdrawn its support for the club as the backlash continued over a video showing the defender Kurt Zouma dropping, kicking, and slapping one of his cats.

 

I couldn't get a job in the UK until I removed my native name from my CV - Nigerian man shares his experience

A Nigerian man living in the UK has told of how he began getting job offers only after he removed his native name from his CV.

 

Cristiano Ronaldo drives new £150k Cadillac Escalade given to him as b-day gift by girlfriend into Manchester United training

 Cristiano Ronaldo was on Monday, February 7, pictured driving a new Cadillac Escalade SUV gifted to him by his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez into Manchester United training.

 

NFF dumps Peseiro, retains Eguavoen as Super Eagles interim coach

 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reconstituted the technical crew of the national team.

 

AFCON 2021 final: Prize money for Senegal, Egypt, Cameroon revealed

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will pay Senegal $5 million (£3.7 million) for winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. 

 

Hushpuppi: FG, US discussing extradition of Abba Kyari - AGF Abubakar Malami

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said that the United States Government and the Nigerian Government are discussing the possible extradition of DSP Abba Kyari, the suspended head of the Intelligence Response Team, over his alleged role in a $1m scam allegedly perpetrated by alleged international Internet fraudster Ramon Abbas, aka, Hushpuppi and five others.

 

#AFCON2021FINAL: Mohamed Salah couldn't hold back his tears after Egypt lost to Senegal on penalties

Egyptian striker, Mohamed Salah suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the AFCON final after his country lost to Senegal on penalties on Sunday February 6. 

 

AFCON2021: Senegal win its 1st AFCON title after beating Egypt on penalties

 

Senegal have won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history after beating Egypt on penalties on Sunday February 6.

 

Trump is wrong to say I had right to overturn election - Former US VP Mike Pence

Former US Vice President, Mike Pence has spoken out against his former boss Donald Trump saying the former president was wrong to say he had the right to overturn the 2020 election as Trump demanded.

 

Ukrainian children as young as four are trained by military on how to shoot and defend their borders from Russian invasion

Children as young as four have been pictured receiving military training at an intensive volunteer boot camp as Ukraine’s military intensifies its defensive efforts in anticipation of a Russian military invasion.

Kaduna police arrest traffic officer who ‘beat’ motorist to death

An official of Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency who allegedly beat a‎ motorist to death along the Ali Akilu Road, in the Ungwan Sarki metropolis on Friday February 4 has been arrested by the police. 

 

Nigerian doctor explains why he dumped medical practice for tech

A Nigerian doctor has explained why he dumped medical practice for tech.