Nigeria News Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina to benefit from German govt’s €4.8m disability fund December 4, 2024 Alade Adisa Kebbi, Sokoto and Katsina states will benefit from the Christian Blind Mission’s 4.888 million Euros disability project funded by the German Government, through its Humanitarian Assistance.Chief Executive Officer of the…
Opinion Forgotten heroes: Who will save Nigeria’s retirees from pension woes? (FEATURES) December 4, 2024 Alade Adisa How can a nation inspire motivation, ethics, and commitment in its workforce when retirement brings so much uncertainty and neglect?This pressing question hangs over Nigeria’s civil service, leaving employees feeling…
World News Top US executive shot dead in New York City December 4, 2024 Alade Adisa The chief executive of one of the United States’s largest health insurance companies, UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed in New York on Wednesday, US media reported.The New York Times reported…
Nigeria News British Army would be destroyed ‘in six months to a year’ in a major war, minister warns December 4, 2024 Alade Adisa The entire British Army would be destroyed in “six months to a year” in a major war – underlining the importance of rebuilding the UK’s reserve forces, a defence minister…
Nigeria News Gunmen kidnap councillor, 8 others in Kogi December 4, 2024 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Tuesday night abducted nine people, including the councillor representing Odo-Ape ward in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State identified as Hon. Alaba Ope.…
Nigeria News 12 feared dead as explosion rocks Zamfara community December 4, 2024 Alade Adisa A bomb suspected to be planted by bandits exploded, killing no fewer than twelve people in Yar Tasha village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Wednesday. The incident,…
Nigeria News N43.1m theft: IGP not shielding culprits – Police December 4, 2024 Helen Okechukwu The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied allegations circulating in the media that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is shielding some police officers who allegedly stole N43,160,000 from…
World News Israel threatens to attack Lebanon if truce with Hezbollah collapses December 4, 2024 Alade Adisa Israel last night (Tuesday) threatened to return to war in Lebanon and target the state itself if its truce with Hezbollah collapses after the deadliest day since a ceasefire was…
Sports Tella’s strike sends Bayer Leverkusen past Bayern Munich in German cup showdown December 4, 2024 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi In a thrilling encounter at the Allianz Arena, Nathan Tella’s second-half strike secured Bayer Leverkusen’s place in the German Cup quarter-finals, overcoming a 10-man Bayern Munich side in front of…
Sports Ruud van Nistelrooy brings back belief as Leicester defeat West Ham December 4, 2024 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi Ruud van Nistelrooy’s managerial reign at Leicester City began in style as the Foxes secured a crucial 3-1 victory over West Ham United at King Power Stadium on Tuesday night.…