The American International School of Abuja has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to provide “authentic banking details” for the refund of fees paid for the children of the immediate-past governor of Kogi state Yahaya Bello Bello allegedly paid $720,000 in advance as fees for five of his children from the coffers of the…
Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio networks from broadcasting for a fortnight for airing a rights report accusing the army of attacks on civilians International NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday said soldiers in Burkina Faso’s jihadist-hit north had killed at least 223 villagers, including 56 children, in two…
The Minister of Works Dave Umahi recently said the Lagos-Calabar coastal road construction will cost N4bn per kilometre. The Federal Government says the demolition of buildings on the right of way of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road will begin on Saturday. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos state, Korede Keisha, made this known during a…
Moroccan side Renaissance Berkane have been awarded a 3-0 win over USM Alger in the first leg of their Caf Confederation Cup semi-final despite refusing to play after their kit was confiscated by Algerian customs officials. The shirt Berkane intended to wear features an extended map of Morocco which includes the disputed territory of Western…
Barcelona coach Xavi will remain at the club until at least the end of his contract in June 2025 after changing his mind that this would be his last season. The 44-year-old announced in January he would step down as boss this summer. But, with president Joan Laporta keen for him to remain, the former…
Ralf Rangnick said he has been contacted by Bayern Munich about the manager’s job at the Bundesliga club. Current Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel will leave the Allianz Arena at the end of the season and Rangnick has been among those tipped to replace his fellow German. Rangnick, 65, is currently in charge of the Austria…
Britain’s King Charles has given his assent to legislation central to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. This happened while police authorities in the U.K. said they arrested nationals from Sudan and South Sudan who were facilitating illegal migration into the nation. Royal Assent is the final stage in the…
American rapper Kanye West is set to join the adult industry. The billionaire businessman announced the launch of his own po*rn company called Yeezy Porn recently. There have been reports that West was venturing into the adult industry. He has now confirmed his entry into the adult industry. On his Instagram story on Wednesday, Kanye…
Gunmen have allegedly abducted the Assistant Controller of Corrections of the Niger State Correctional Centre Minna, ACC Abdulrahamam Ibrahim Gelele. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), CSC Rabiu Mohammed Shuaibu, the ACC was kidnaped since the April 17, 2024. Shuiabu disclosed that the officer was abducted along Ilorin – Minna…
Nigerian airline operator Air Peace will commence its Abuja-London route very soon. This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday. Featuring on a Television programme, the minister said he has given the approval for Air Peace to add Abuja to its London route. Air Peace recently commenced its…
