Abducted General, wife beg govt
• Plead with Katsina gov, traditional rulers for release of arrested bandits, 200 cows in new video By Philip Nwosu A week after they were kidnapped in Katsina State, the…
Sesugh didn’t die in our custody – EFCC
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday denied claims that Asar Michael Sesugh died in its custody, insisting that Sesugh, who had escaped…
Portugal, Belgium prepare for World Cup with wins
Portugal and Belgium both won in front of their home fans on Saturday ahead of their latest attempts at World Cup breakthroughs. Portugal beat Chile, who are not going to…
Obi faults Tinubu’s security strategy, urges comprehensive approach to insecurity
By Henry Umoru Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at what he described as President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s failure to adopt a reactive…
Ousted Senegal PM Sonko re-elected head of party amid political crisis
The speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, a powerful mentor-turned-rival to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, won re-election Saturday as head of their party amid a political crisis sparked by…
Police rescue Adelabu’s sister, twin sons from kidnappers
By Adeola Badru Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, alive during a late-night rescue operation…
Macron rolls out €23bn investment plan to strengthen Africa partnerships
By Favour Ulebor French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €23 billion (about $27 billion) investment package targeting Africa’s energy, agriculture, digital technology, industry and maritime sectors, as France seeks…
Catholic bishop shot dead in Mozambique
A Catholic bishop appointed to a central region of Mozambique by Pope Leo XIV was shot dead at home Saturday in what the country’s episcopal body called “mysterious circumstances”. Bishop…
Umahi applauds progress on Mararaba-Keffi road, urges prompt funding
By Favour Ulebor Minister of Works, David Umahi, has commended China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the quality and timely execution of the reconstruction and expansion of the 43.65-kilometre Mararaba-Keffi…
Iran’s World Cup team must enter, leave US on match day – Tehran
Iran’s World Cup squad has been notified they must enter and leave US soil on the same day of their matches played in the United States, the country’s ambassador to…