Abia govt seals hotels, water factory for EIA default, unwholesome channeling of waste
Authorities of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency have sealed several facilities in Umuahia over alleged environmental violations. The affected businesses were accused of operating without completing the required Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and for disposing waste in ways that could harm the environment. The enforcement followed a court order which empowered the agency to […]
Troops neutralize kidnapper, rescue victims, arrest suspects in Edo
Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued four abducted victims during security operations in Edo State. The operation was carried out with support from the Edo State Security Corps. According to Captain Kennedy Anyanwu, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the brigade […]
EPL: SuperComputer predicts title winners after Arsenal beat Brighton, City drop points
The Opta SuperComputer has updated its prediction for the Premier League title race after a key round of matches on Wednesday. The latest data strongly favors Arsenal to win the league this season. Arsenal secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion thanks to a first-half goal from Bukayo Saka. The win pushed […]
Serial killer who confessed to 23 murders sentenced to life imprisonment
A High Court in Wa has sentenced a man identified as Shariff Abdulai, also known as Cristos, to life imprisonment after he admitted to several killings. The conviction followed his guilty plea to multiple murder charges brought against him by prosecutors. According to the Ghana Police Service, Abdulai confessed in court to killing 23 people […]
Iranian mobile missile launchers destroyed in strikes – US
The United States Central Command has announced that several Iranian mobile missile launchers were destroyed during recent military strikes. In a message shared on social media late Wednesday, the command said the operations are part of ongoing efforts to neutralize missile threats in the region. According to the command, the targeted launchers were capable of […]
FG places 6-year ban on new universities, polytechnics, colleges of education
The Federal Government has introduced a six-year suspension on the creation of new tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Federal Executive Council chaired by Bola Tinubu. Authorities say the pause will allow the government to focus on improving the quality and sustainability of existing institutions. Minister of Education […]
Footballer Harry Maguire’s World Cup hopes in doubt after assault conviction
The chances of Harry Maguire playing at the next World Cup have become uncertain after a Greek appeals court upheld his conviction linked to a 2020 incident in Mykonos. The Manchester United F.C. defender had appealed against charges including assault and attempted bribery but the court dismissed the appeal. The ruling comes at a time […]