News as it breaks
Nigeria and Angola have sealed a series of bilateral agreements covering drug control, cultural exchange, and state-level economic cooperation, as both nations move to deepen ties under a revived Joint Commission after 24 years of dormancy. The signing took place during the 5th Session of the Nigeria-Angola Bilateral Economic Joint…
Arsenal delivered a dominant performance at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, defeating Nottingham Forest 3-0 and spoiling Ange Postecoglou’s first game in charge of the visitors. A brace from Martin Zubimendi and a goal from Viktor Gyökeres propelled the Gunners to the top of the Premier League table on goal…
Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, has pledged full support for the development of the newly established Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology, Tsafe, describing it as a transformative institution that will boost human capital development and revolutionize healthcare delivery across the region. Speaking through Yakubu Sani Haidara, the…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has condemned in strong terms the recent bandits’ attack on Egbe community in Yagba West Local Government Area, describing it as a “brutal assault on peace and humanity in Kogi State.” In a statement issued by Unubi Emmanuel, Press Secretary to the Deputy…
Kylian Mbappé continued his red-hot form in La Liga 2025 with a goal and an assist as 10-man Real Madrid battled to a gritty 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad, maintaining their 100% start to the season. The French superstar opened the scoring after pouncing on a defensive blunder and later…
Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi booked his place in the men’s 100m semi-finals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after clocking a blistering 9.88 seconds in the heats on Saturday. Ajayi finished second in his heat behind South Africa’s Gift Leotlel, who crossed the line in 9.87 seconds. His sub-10-second performance…
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has criticized the Spanish national team for what he described as poor player management after Lamine Yamal was ruled out of Sunday’s La Liga clash against Valencia with a groin problem. The 18-year-old winger, who also faces a race against time to be fit for Thursday’s…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed a notorious bandit commander, Babangida Kachala, during a clearance operation in Kogi State. The operation, conducted on September 5 under Operation EGWUA A TITE II, targeted a criminal hideout near Tunga. The army also ambushed a bandit courier at Agbede–Adankoo Bridge, seizing weapons,…
A three-storey building under construction has collapsed in the Yaba area of Lagos State, trapping several people under the rubble. The incident occurred on Friday night at 333 Borno Street, Alagomeji, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). In a statement released Saturday via its official X handle, NEMA…
Kathmandu began returning to normal on Saturday after days of violent anti-corruption protests that toppled Nepal’s government, left parliament in flames, and killed at least 51 people. Troops who had flooded the capital since Wednesday scaled back their presence, while markets reopened, traffic resumed, and families once again thronged temples.…
