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Iran ‘tried to kill’ one of my sons – Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without offering further details. “Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one of my
World Cup-winner Petit joins call for change in FIFA leadership
Several ex-footballers, including Premier League winners Emmanuel Petit and Mikael Silvestre, have called for “change” in FIFA’s leadership following the failed plan to open the World Cup to private investors.
Colombia’s new president orders migrant deportations
Colombia’s right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered a crackdown on irregular migration, instructing authorities to begin detaining undocumented foreigners convicted of crimes with a view to deporting them.
Africa risks missing tech revolution without human capital — Jonathan
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that Africa risks missing out on the current technological revolution unless urgent steps are taken to strengthen human capital
2027: Yari defending appointment, APC is SPV, not real party — ADC
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari’s prediction that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would win re-election in 2027, describing the comment as
Communal Clash: Otu threatens to revoke traditional rulers’ certificates of recognition
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Cross River State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has issued a stern warning to traditional rulers across the state, threatening to strip them of their
Oborevwori urges intelligence-led approach to tackle security challenges
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged security agencies to adopt intelligence-led and preventive approaches to tackle Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Oborevwori made the call on Monday in Asaba, when
Sowore, Amaechi trade words at NBA conference
By Enitan Abdultawab Presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, who represented former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, clashed on Monday during a political session at the 66th
2027: Obi disagrees with Atiku on subsidy, faults management of proceeds
By Bayo Wahab The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has disagreed with the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, over his
DSS probes NFF
BY TONY UBANIThe Department of State Services, DSS, has joined other security operatives in investigating the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) into the utilisation of the N17bn Federal Government intervention fund
