April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

Repair Of Bombed Rail Tracks, Coaches Begins Amid Tight Security

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, on Saturday mobilised men in different units of Nigeria Police Force to the bombed sections of Abuja-Kaduna rail tracks following the commencement of repairs.   Apart from the police officers, personnel of the armed forces were also at the hot spots to secure workers of the Nigerian Railway Corporation […]

Man City Beat Burnley 2-0, Move Top Of EPL Table

Manchester City responded to the challenge laid down by title rival Liverpool by winning at Burnley 2-0 in the English Premier League on Saturday to stay in first place heading into the seismic meeting of the top two next weekend.   Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan scored first-half goals at Turf Moor to keep […]

Brentford Stun Chelsea 4-1 At Stamford Bridge

Vitaly Janelt’s quickfire double put Brentford on the brink of Premier League safety after their 4-1 rout of a Chelsea side beset by unrelenting takeover talk.   Christian Eriksen also netted in a win that puts Thomas Frank’s Brentford on the verge of cementing their top-flight status following a hugely impressive debut campaign.   Toni […]

Navy Set To Commence ‘Operation Curb Oil Theft’ In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Navy yesterday commenced what is evidently its biggest operation aimed at putting an end to oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta, with the deployment of 40 ships, five helicopters and 200 boats for “Operation Dakatar Da Barawo” (stop the thief) across the region.   On the same day, the Group […]

I’ll Bring Foreign Mercenaries To Fight Terrorists If…, El Rufai Warns Buhari

Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has reiterated that he won’t hesitate to bring in foreign mercenaries to fight terrorists in the state if President Buhari fails to act fast and put an end to the incessant attacks.   The governor stated this on Friday while speaking with journalists shortly after briefing President Muhammadu […]

Being Abused By Football Fans Better Than Having Sex With Shakira, Pique Confesses

Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique has revealed that being abused by football fans is better than having sex with his partner Shakira.   Pique made the big claim while discussing Barca’s rivalry with Espanyol. The club’s Catalan neighbours were relegated from La Liga in 2020 but returned to the Spanish top-flight this season after winning promotion […]

Fulani Herdsmen Retaliate, Kill Two, Set 20 Houses Ablaze In Plateau State

Following a recent attack in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, which claimed five lives, on Thursday at Laake, in Kwall district, suspected gunmen, believed to be Fulani herders reportedly killed two persons and set 20 houses ablaze in a night attack.   The local government in recent times has been the target of […]

Terrorists Storm Katsina Market, Kill One, Scores Abducted

At least one person has been killed by terrorists at Yantumaki market in Danmusa Local Government Area of katsina State.   The terrorists who invaded the market on Friday afternoon were said to have wounded seven traders and abducted an unspecified number of people during the attack.   Sources in the affected community explained that […]