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Nigerian Army troops last weekend killed several terrorists in sustained bombardment of their hideouts and enclaves in the northern part of the country. In a statement on its social media platforms late Sunday, the army said troops rescued 40 kidnapped people and recovered weapons and ammunition in the operation. The statement read: “In a significant development, the army also arrested …

The killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was a step toward changing “the balance of power in the region for years to come,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday. The Israeli leader sees the opening of an opportunity for a fundamental reconfiguration of power in the Middle East and may assume that Hezbollah is mortally wounded. Total victory, …

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Am. Yusuf Tuggar, said on Sunday Nigeria would not push for debt forgiveness from China, its biggest lender. Tuggar, appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program, said the Federal Government would be willing to take new loans from major Asian countries. This, he said, is based on the country’s low debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) …

Nigerian socialite and self-proclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has shared her prison experience which she described as a comforting one. Blessing, who shared her experience with media personality Daddy Freeze revealed that when she served her time, everything was provided for her. Recall that he was jailed in March 2023 on charges of engaging in …

Abubakar Umar, the Sixth Prosecution Witness, PW6, in the trial of former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam has narrated before the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja and presided over by Justice Peter Lifu that in 2014, he converted the sum of N3.1 billion, transferred to him by Suswam as governor and delivered the equivalent of $15.8 million in cash …

Following numerous complaints from passengers, the Federal Government has launched an investigation into alleged ticket racketeering on the Abuja-Kaduna train route. This was revealed by the Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, through a post on the official X account (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, September 29 2024. He revealed that he directed the managing director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), …

Tottenham Hotspur put in a superb performance at Old Trafford on Sunday as they beat Manchester United 3-0 in a Premier League encounter. Spurs, even without the injured Son Heung-min, destroyed United as they set the platform for victory with a masterclass of play in the first half. Brennan Johnson scored the opener less than 3 minutes into the game …

Senate President Godswill Akpabio called on Nigerians to maintain their hope, stressing that the country is on a path to prosperity despite the current challenges. Speaking at an Inter-denominational Church Service at the National Christian Center in Abuja to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, he acknowledged the hardships facing citizens but expressed optimism about the future under the leadership of …

Real Madrid drew 1-1 with city rivals Atletico Madrid in a derby that saw fan trouble midway through the second half. The La Liga clash saw Éder Militão score the first goal through an assist from Vinicius Junior for Real in the 64th minute. Shortly after the goal, Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois complained to officials that home fans behind his …

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has won the local government elections held on September 28, 2024, in Anambra State, claiming all chairmanship and councilor positions in the 21 local government areas. Genevieve Osakwe, Chairperson of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), announced the results on Sunday evening at the commission headquarters in Awka, confirming APGA’s victory in the …