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Kano anti-corruption boss regains freedom after police detention

The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, has regained his freedom after being detained by the police on Friday. Rimingado was interrogated for several hours at the Zone One Police Headquarters in Kano. Late that evening, he was granted bail on self-recognition. According to his lawyer, […]

Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary even after 50 Democrat senators voted against him over sexual assault allegations

Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and conservative commentator, has been confirmed as Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump’s administration. His confirmation came after a highly divisive Senate vote, with all 50 Democratic senators opposing his nomination. The tie-breaking vote was cast by Vice President JD Vance, ensuring Hegseth’s appointment. Hegseth’s confirmation did […]

Trump Bars Transgender Women From U.S. Female Prisons 

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that prevents transgender women from being housed in female prisons in the United States. This move also stops the medical treatments related to gender transition for transgender inmates, including hormone therapies and surgeries. The order is part of a broader effort to limit how the federal […]

Osun 2026: APC chairman issues warning as crisis looms

As the 2026 Osun State governorship election draws near, internal issues within the All Progressives Congress (APC) are beginning to surface. Tajudeen Lawal, the party’s chairman in the state, has issued a stern warning to party members to avoid fueling division over their preferred candidates for governor. In a statement, Lawal expressed concern over some […]

Transfer: Man Utd, Chelsea eye Garnacho-Nkunku swap deal

Manchester United and Chelsea are exploring a potential swap deal that could see Alejandro Garnacho move to Stamford Bridge in exchange for Christopher Nkunku heading to Old Trafford. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, talks between the two Premier League giants began at the end of December, with the possibility of separate transfers in […]

Israeli drone strike kills two in West Bank operation

A deadly Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle near the West Bank town of Qabatiya on Friday, killing two people, according to the Palestinian health ministry. This attack is part of a larger military operation in the city of Jenin, which has been underway for four days. The Israeli military stated that the airstrike targeted […]

Ukraine conflict about national security, not oil – Kremlin

The Kremlin has once again emphasized that the war in Ukraine is not related to oil prices but is primarily about Russia’s national security. This statement comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments urging Saudi Arabia and OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) to lower the global price of oil. Trump’s […]

Katsina hospital attack: Bandits place N540m ransom on kidnapped staff

In a disturbing incident in Kankara, Katsina State, bandits attacked a local hospital and kidnapped several staff members. The attackers have placed a N540 million ransom on the victims, demanding N270 million for a nurse and another N270 million for the other hospital staff, along with employees from a nearby fertilizer factory who were also […]

EPL: Gary Neville urged to consider replacing Amorim at Man Utd

Des Lynam, the former Match of the Day host, has called on Manchester United legend Gary Neville to consider returning to management and replacing Ruben Amorim as the club’s manager. Lynam believes Neville is still the best option for Manchester United, despite his last managerial role ending back in 2016. The club is struggling this […]

EPL: Arsenal advancing to sign Nypan

Arsenal are stepping up their efforts to sign 18-year-old midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg during the January transfer window. The Premier League club is in discussions with both Rosenborg and Nypan’s representatives, though no firm agreement has been reached yet. Arsenal are hopeful that Nypan’s relationship with Martin Ødegaard, who is also from Norway and […]