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The Kebbi State Police Command says it has arrested at least 11 persons suspected of involvement in activities linked to Lakurawa terrorists, bandits and alleged Boko Haram-affiliated groups during security operations conducted across the state within the last month. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Umar Hadejia, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi, where he highlighted recent operational successes recorded by the command. Mr Hadejia said the arrests were made during intelligence-led operations carried out in collaboration with other security agencies, vigilante groups and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). Among those…
Ghana became the second African nation to record a victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Caleb Yirenkyi’s dramatic stoppage-time goal secured a 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday. The Black Stars looked set to settle for a point in their Group L opener before Yirenkyi struck in the 95th minute, handing Carlos Queiroz’s side a priceless victory and continuing Africa’s encouraging start to the tournament. The win came days after Côte d’Ivoire defeated Ecuador, giving the continent its second victory of the competition. Africa has also impressed with four draws against some of football’s biggest nations,…
Master Chimkamnayo Olisaemeka, a teenager who was rescued from severe assault by his guardians in 2022 through the intervention of the Anambra State First Lady, Nonye Soludo, is set to begin his university education after undergoing full rehabilitation. Soludo said that since Chimkamnayo’s rescue from severe abuse and neglect, he has remained under her care, receiving medical treatment, educational support, guidance, and the opportunity to rebuild his life. The Anambra first lady, who spoke in Awka on Wednesday, said the boy was preparing to enter the university and described his story as one of triumph rather than mere survival. She…
A United Kingdom court has ordered the deportation of a Nigerian man, Qudus Ajeyemi, after sentencing him to five years and six months’ imprisonment for attempted rape and sexual assault of a woman in Hull, England. PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement obtained on the website of the Humberside Police on Wednesday that 27-year-old Ajeyemi was also handed a seven-year restraining order and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life following his conviction. The police said Ajeyemi, of May Street, Hull, was found guilty of attempted rape and sexual assault after a week-long trial that ended at Hull Crown…
It is always a delight to test the ideas of a politician against those of the political scientist. Both are concerned with politics and the political, and especially on the question of how a state ought to be governed, and the dynamics of a government vis-à-vis the lives and flourishing of the citizens. And what better contribution can one possibly make as the nation once again casts a searchlight on politics and governance, to mark the June 12 Democracy Day? I have argued in another piece that there is a tendency to want to favour the active politician over the…
The Federal Government on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting it had adopted or was considering the introduction of new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following recommendations contained in the latest IMF Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. The government said the reports misrepresented the contents of the IMF report and did not reflect its policy direction, insisting that no new taxes were being planned for either the telecoms or petroleum sectors. In a statement signed by the Head of Information and Public Relations Unit of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Efe Ovuakporie, the government stressed that recommendations contained in…
The National Sports Commission has pledged its full backing for Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi’s grassroots football initiative, the Kwara Kiddies League, with NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko describing the project as vital to nurturing the next generation of Nigerian talent. Dikko made the commitment when he received Awoniyi on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The Super Eagles striker was accompanied by former Nigerian international and ex-Bundesliga forward Anthony Ujah. During the visit, Awoniyi presented the NSC Chairman with an official Nottingham Forest jersey and outlined his vision to expand opportunities for young footballers…
Michelle Bond, the wife of former FTX executive Ryan Salame, will face illicit campaign finance charges after a judge rejected her argument that prosecutors promised Salame that she would be cleared if he pleaded guilty.Manhattan federal judge George Daniels on Wednesday denied Bond’s bid to dismiss an indictment that alleged she illegally took money from the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX to help bankroll her unsuccessful run for Congress in 2022.Daniels wrote there was “no ambiguity” in the terms of Salame’s written plea agreement. “As the evidence made clear, all parties, including the defendants and their counsel, were aware that the…
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England kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, as captain Harry Kane scored twice to lead the Three Lions to all three points. The result marked England’s first 4-2 win at a World Cup since their famous triumph over West Germany in the 1966 final and gave new manager Thomas Tuchel a winning start at a major tournament. Kane opened the scoring after referee Clément Turpin awarded England a penalty when Luka Modrić fouled Noni Madueke inside the box. Although Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livaković saved the initial effort, the kick was retaken…
