Politics

Kano Govt Calls for Ganduje’s Arrest Over ‘Inciting’ Security Remarks

The call came after the Council’s 34th meeting on Thursday, where members reviewed recent public comments by Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin claiming Kano was sliding into banditry and announcing plans to recruit 12,000 personnel for a proposed religious police outfit called Khairul Nas.

Sports

Waldrum Queries NFF: Where Is FIFA’s $960,000 World Cup Grant?

Former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has openly challenged the Nigeria Football Federation to account for the $960,000 he says FIFA paid every participating nation in October 2022 as preparation grant for the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Lifestyle

Hong Kong Mourns 128 Victims of Deadliest Fire in Decades

Hong Kong began a three-day official mourning period on Saturday for the 128 people killed in Wednesday’s massive blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, the city’s worst fire…

Africa & the World

Nigeria Crush Benin 11-0 in Historic West Africa Para Games Opener

Nigeria’s amputee football team delivered a stunning statement on Friday as the inaugural West Africa Para Games got underway in Abeokuta, thrashing neighbours Benin Republic 11-0 in front of an excited crowd at the MKO Abiola Stadium.

Justice

French Rapper Maes Handed Seven-Year Jail Term In Morocco Over Kidnapping Plot

French rapper Maes has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Moroccan court over allegations that he attempted to kidnap a rival and organised a criminal gang, according to multiple local reports released on Wednesday.

Education

Two Parents of Abducted Niger Pupils Die Amid Ongoing Trauma

The crisis surrounding the abduction of pupils from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri village, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State has taken an even darker turn, as two parents of the missing children have been confirmed dead.

Entertaiment

Waldrum Queries NFF: Where Is FIFA’s $960,000 World Cup Grant?

Former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has openly challenged the Nigeria Football Federation to account for the $960,000 he says FIFA paid every participating nation in October 2022 as preparation grant for the 2023 Women’s World Cup.