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Claiming: A user X posted a video alleging that bandits surrounded a market in Zamfara after residents attacked one of their members. Verdict: Wrong! We found no credible evidence that such an incident occurred in Zamfara State. The same video has also previously been shared online with different claims. Full Text User X, chi… (@nnamanichi93717), shared a videos (archived Here) …

The National Institute for Sports (NIS), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, has announced plans to launch an eight-week summer grassroots coaching program in Uyo as part of efforts to strengthen the development of grassroots sports and improve the quality of training across Nigeria. The programme, which is expected to bring together aspiring and practicing coaches from …

Ukrainian authorities reported eight civilians killed and 35 others injured in a Russian attack on the town of Dnipro on Mondaywhile Russian authorities reported at least six people killed as a result of Ukrainian attacks on Russian and Russian-controlled territory over the weekend. Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, eight years after annexing the Crimean …

Presiden NIGERIA, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dikenal tidak altruistik dalam tindakannya. Perjalanan politik, pemerintahan, “kemurahan hati” dan “filantropi” yang ia jalani telah menunjukkan dalam 30 tahun terakhir, dan bahkan lebih lagi, bahwa apa pun yang ia lakukan, dan masih ia lakukan, yang menguntungkan orang lain selain dirinya, adalah, dan masih tetap, sebuah IOU. [l Owe You]. Hutang yang akan dibayar …

A Nigerian businessman popularly known as Big Joe has reportedly been killed by unidentified gunmen outside his business premises in Witbank, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The tragic incident, which reportedly occurred on Sunday, June 28, has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian community in South Africa, with many calling for a thorough investigation and swift justice for the deceased. Project …

Manchester City on Monday announced the appointment of Italian Enzo Maresca as the club’s new manager, replacing Pep Guardiola. Maresca, 46, signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029. “Manchester City is a club I know very well and having the opportunity to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. The Nigerian government will evacuate 217 more of its citizens from South Africa The Federal Government says arrangements have been made for the evacuation of 271 Nigerians stranded in South Africa today.Read more 2. The Senate responded to criticism from Peter Obi and others, saying the National Police Bill was …

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Monday said the Nigerian Army remains the critical institution to preserve the unity, sovereignty and stability of the country. Kefas, who said this in Jalingo during the 2026 Nigerian Army Day celebration, commended the Army for its resilience and steadfast commitment to preserving the unity of the nation. He added that despite the numerous …

The Federal Government has launched moves to abolish the option of fines for convicted drug traffickers, proposing mandatory prison sentences of between 15 and 25 years in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against illicit drug trafficking. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said the proposed amendment to the NDLEA law is being passed through the office of the Attorney …

Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, declared illegal under a decade-old resolutionwas in the spotlight at an open meeting of the Security Council at 10am local time on Monday, with updates from the office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and two civil society representatives. Stay tuned for live updates.