Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Man Killed In Failed Attack On Brazil’s Supreme Court. A man attempting to target Brazil’s Supreme Court in Brasilia was killed on Wednesday evening, apparently by his own explosives. Witnesses reported seeing him throw devices near the court building before two explosions shook the area. No other injuries were reported. The incident prompted a security lockdown, with police deploying a bomb disposal robot to investigate the man’s body. A timer, believed to be connected to additional explosive devices, was found, according to police spokesperson Major Raphael van der Broocke. “Other explosives have already been identified around the body,” he…

Families Reunite With Fallen British Soldiers 70 Years After Korean War. After decades of uncertainty and unmarked graves, the families of four British soldiers who fell during the Korean War have finally been reunited with their loved ones’ remains. A ceremony in Busan’s United Nations Cemetery saw the graves of Sergeant D. Northey, Corporal William Adair, Major Patrick Angier, and Rifleman Mark Foster renamed, providing long-awaited closure to their families. Michael Northey, now elderly and seated in a wheelchair, laid a flower at his father Sergeant Northey’s grave for the first time. Born into a modest family in Portsmouth, Michael…

Equatorial Guinea Secure AFCON 2025 Spot As Togo Fall To Liberia. Equatorial Guinea have secured qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) without playing, following Togo’s 1-0 defeat to Liberia in their Group E qualifier on Wednesday. This result guarantees Equatorial Guinea a top-two finish in the group, confirming their spot in next year’s finals in Morocco. The Sparrowhawks of Togo had needed a victory in Monrovia to keep their qualification hopes alive, but their dreams were dashed when Mohammed Sangare scored a late penalty in the 83rd minute to hand Liberia the win. This marks Togo’s…

Manchester United and Arsenal In Pursuit Of Bayern’s Leroy Sane Amid January Transfer Battle. Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly in a fierce competition to secure Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, whose contract with the German champions expires next summer. The 28-year-old former Manchester City player is in high demand, with both Premier League giants eager to add his experience and talent to their squads. Sane has flourished at Bayern, but with his contract situation unresolved, the stage is set for a potential move back to England. Meanwhile, Liverpool remain locked in contract discussions with Mohamed Salah. The 32-year-old…

Jiji Honoured For Excellence, Launches Unmissable Black Friday Deals. Jiji, Africa’s leading online marketplace, has been named “Best Retail Organisation in Range Excellence” at the Africa Retail Awards 2024. This esteemed award was presented by the Africa Retail Academy and Lagos Business School – Pan Atlantic University, in collaboration with Nairametrics and KPMG. The accolade celebrates Jiji’s commitment to offering a vast array of products that cater to the needs of millions of buyers and sellers across Nigeria. As Jiji prepares for its highly anticipated Black Friday 2024 event, this recognition shines a spotlight on the organisation’s extensive product offerings.…

NFF Partners With NOA To Boost National Support Ahead Of Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifier. Dr Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), welcomed representatives from the National Orientation Agency (NOA) at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja. The meeting focused on preparations for the Super Eagles’ decisive 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Rwanda, set to take place in Uyo on 18 November 2024. The NOA delegation, led by Mohammed Wase, Coordinator for Youth Engagement and Inclusion, and Jamil Bagu, visited to affirm their commitment to supporting the national team and fostering a spirit…

Prophetess Arrested Following Deaths Of Mother And Newborn In Ondo State. The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a prophetess, Folashade Adekola, in connection with the tragic deaths of a woman, Jumoke Adesuwa, and her newborn at a church in Akure, the state capital. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has raised significant concerns about unlicensed medical practices within religious establishments. According to reports, Adesuwa had gone into labour at Adekola’s church in the Oke-Aro area of Akure. However, complications during childbirth led to heavy bleeding for Adesuwa, and her newborn passed away shortly after delivery.…

APC Supporters Demand Investigation Of Defence Minister Over Alleged Bandit Links. Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gathered at the Department of State Services (DSS) Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, calling for an investigation into the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. The group, known as the APC Akida Forum, requested that the DSS examine claims suggesting Matawalle’s alleged involvement with bandits. The demand follows recent accusations made by the current Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, who alleged that his predecessor, Matawalle, had links to bandit groups and misused state funds. Speaking to journalists at the…

EFCC Links Frequent National Grid Failures To Corruption In Power Sector Contracts. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has identified corruption among contractors as a major factor behind the repeated failures of Nigeria’s national grid. During an oversight visit by the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Olukoyede voiced concerns over the detrimental impact of financial crimes on the nation’s development. He highlighted that corrupt practices in the power sector, including the procurement of substandard materials, have contributed significantly to frequent equipment failures,…

Federal Government’s Committee On Local Government Autonomy Finalises Report For Presidential Approval. The Federal Government’s Committee on Local Government Autonomy has concluded its deliberations and signed a key technical document affirming local government independence, set to be submitted to President Bola Tinubu by the end of November. This development, announced by Hakeem Ambali, the National President of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), marks a significant step toward strengthening local governance in Nigeria. The push for local government autonomy began in May, when the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, filed a lawsuit…

President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria Following Arab-Islamic Summit In Riyadh. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending the Riyadh Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, where he joined other leaders in addressing the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. During the one-day summit, held to address pressing issues in the region, President Tinubu advocated for an end to the prolonged conflict in Gaza, highlighting the severe suffering endured by Palestinians. In his address, Tinubu called for immediate cessation of hostilities, urging for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. He expressed Nigeria’s commitment to peace and underscored the impact of…

NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Vows To Collaborate With NAPHER.SD To Address Sports Competency Gaps. The Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has committed to partnering with the National Association of Physical, Health Education, Research, Sports and Dance (NAPHER.SD) to enhance expertise and professionalism within the sports sector. Dikko made this pledge on Tuesday during a meeting with NAPHER.SD officials at his office in Abuja. Dikko acknowledged NAPHER.SD’s vital role in advancing Nigeria’s sports landscape, especially their contributions to the development of the NSC Bill. “We must be deliberate in bringing true professionals into various NSC…