ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack at a popular concert hall complex near Moscow Friday after assailants stormed the venue with guns killing at least 60 people and injuring 145. The terror group took responsibility for the attack in a short statement published by ISIS-affiliated news agency Amaq It did not provide evidence to…
President Xi Jinping of China has sent his “condolences” to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the Crocus City Hall attack. Xi “stressed that China opposes all form of terrorism, strongly condemns the terrorist attack and firmly supports the Russian government’s efforts to safeguard its national security and stability”, it said. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
England Manager Gareth Southgate says he won’t listen to any job offers until after Euro 2024. His comments come as speculation linking him to Manchester United surfaced few days ago Southgate’s current England contract expires in December and he is yet to agree a new deal ahead of his fourth major tournament with the national…
England captain Harry Kane will miss Saturday’s friendly against Brazil and is “extremely doubtful” to face Belgium next week. Kane suffered an ankle injury playing for Bayern Munich in their 5-2 win over Darmstadt last weekend and will not be risked for the meeting with Brazil at Wembley. The former Tottenham striker also faces the…
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdulahi Ganduje has said it is political dislocation for Anambra State to continue to remain in All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), instead of connecting to the centre. Ganduje, who disclosed this at Nnewi at the colloquium organized by Southeast chapter of APC on Friday, 22nd March,…
The 2023 African Games ends today with Egypt once again claiming top spot at the continental sports showpiece event. Of the 54 countries in Africa, 53 were in attendance, with only Cape Verde absent from the 13th edition of the Games. The Games were initially billed for August 2023 but a failure to complete facilities…
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu on Friday served Governor Godwin Obaseki and the House of Assembly originating summons in a case instituted to halt the impeachment proceeding against him. According to reports the bailiff was earlier sent away by the security at the Government House, but Shaibu succeeded in getting the summons to…
The Defence Headquarters has declared 97 persons wanted in connection with violent crimes in the country The wanted persons include terrorists and insurgents, among others. They also include a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba confirmed the names and pictures of…
There are indications that President Bola Tinubu may announce the new minimum wage on May 1 in commemoration of the International Labour Day and backdate its implementation to April. A member of the National Minimum Wage Committee, who spoke to news men on condition of anonymity, said the minimum wage committee will meet again next…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was characteristically blunt and direct when he paid a courtesy visit to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, Friday morning. Chief Obasanjo commended Governor Otti for his courage in repealing the law which empowered former Governors and Deputy Governors of the State to enjoy pension and described the abolished legislation as “rascality”….
