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Suspected armed bandits have attacked Jindani and Mai Kaho villages in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, leaving several people feared dead, many injured and others abducted. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Friday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, the attackers stormed the two rural communities late at night. A aged woman was reported to be one of the victims who lost her life in the attack. “Fresh attacks by suspected armed bandits have struck Jindani and Mai Kaho villages in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, leaving several people dead,…

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has provided his prediction for the Premier League match-day 24 taking place this weekend and on Monday. Arsenal will face Leeds United in an away Premier League clash on Saturday evening. Chelsea will host West Ham United on Saturday evening, while Liverpool will tackle Newcastle United at Anfield on Saturday night. Fulham will clash with Manchester United on Sunday, and Tottenham Hotspur will tackle Manchester City on Sunday. Sunderland will face Burnley at home on Monday night. Stating his predictions, Merson said via Sportskeeda: Leeds United 0-2 ArsenalWolves 1-2 BournemouthBrighton & Hove Albion 2-1 EvertonChelsea 2-1…

Across the vast and diverse lands of Africa, from the sweeping deserts of the north to the dense jungles of the Congo basin, a quiet but powerful contest of strength and strategy has been unfolding. According to a report obtained from the 2026 Global Firepower Index on Friday, it reveals how Africa’s top militaries are modernising, investing in technology, and positioning themselves to safeguard stability and security across the continent. The Global Firepower Index evaluates the military strength of over 140 countries based on manpower and equipment, and also highlights how nations are positioning themselves on the global stage. The…

A Nigerian family has raised the alarm over the mysterious death of their mother onboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight en route from Abuja to Washington DC, United States. The family, which declined to disclose its identity, took to social media to seek public assistance, alleging that the woman died inside the aircraft under unclear circumstances. In a video posted on X, one of the deceased’s daughters appealed to fellow passengers who travelled on the same flight to contact the family and provide details of what transpired before her mother’s death. According to her, the family had repeatedly reached out to…

The Chairman of the Kogi State Peoples Democratic Party, Muhammed Gambo, says the party is repositioned to encourage inclusivity and increase women’s participation in politics. Gambo made the disclosure at a state-level consultative forum on women and political parties, convened to improve inclusivity and enhance women’s participation in the electoral process held in Lokoja the state capital on Thursday. The PDP Chairman spoke as a panel member at the program organised by CPI in collaboration with the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, with funding support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. “The PDP will implement quotas set aside…

Bayern Munich have added Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor to their transfer wishlist as they look to strengthen their defence, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 17-year-old defender has impressed since joining the Italian club from Genoa last summer, with his composure and ability to play as a left-footed centre-back catching the eye of several top European clubs. Sky Sport Deutschland, via Tutto Atalanta, reports that Bayern are closely monitoring Ahanor ahead of a potential move as they assess options to bolster their backline. However, Atalanta are unwilling to sell during the winter transfer window and view the defender as a key…

The High Chiefs Bode and Betty Osedimilehin Foundation has sponsored the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board registration for 300 indigent and less-privileged students across underserved communities in Ondo State. A statement from the foundation indicated that the gesture was aimed at promoting access to education and ensuring equal opportunities for children. It also reaffirmed the foundation’s continued commitment to educational advancement and youth empowerment. “The initiative forms part of the HCCBO Foundation’s broader mission to support young Nigerians whose academic ambitions are often constrained by financial hardship. “By eliminating the cost barrier associated with JAMB registration, the foundation is providing…

US President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Bitcoin-friendly Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve when he announces his pick on Friday.Trump said on Thursday that he will be announcing his pick to replace the central bank’s current chair, Jerome Powell, whose term finishes in May, on Friday morning, with Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times reporting that the president is set to announce Warsh as his nomination.Reuters had earlier reported that Trump met with Warsh, who served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011, on Thursday, with one person briefed…

New look, new show! Guy Fieri is set to host a new show on the Food Network following his dramatic transformation. The Food Network announced on Thursday, January 29, that Fieri, 58, will front Flavortown Food Fight, per People. The new food competition series will premiere on Wednesday, March 4. “Long referred to but never before seen, the mythical and delicious Flavortown will be the setting for this multi-round, culinary competition,” the press release read. Related: Giada De Laurentiis Is Leaving Food Network After 21 Years: What’s Next? Her final Food Network bow. Giada De Laurentiis is teaming up with…

Nollywood filmmaker and actor Stanley Amandi was arrested alongside military officers accused of planning a violent overthrow of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, PREMIUM TIMES can report. Mr Amandi, a director and former chairperson of the Enugu State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, was arrested in September 2025. This is the first time the actor’s alleged role in the alleged coup plot is being made public. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the actor was hired to play the role of a propagandist by the alleged coupists who planned to assassinate top government officials last year. Stanley Amandi (CREDIT: Stanley Amandi…