The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the posting of 54 Assistant Commissioners of Police to head the Force Intelligence Departments at zonal and state command levels nationwide. This development is coming following the recent surge in kidnapping and banditry across the country especially in Abuja and Kaduna State. …
Read More »Cape Verde’s dominant display in AFCON 2024 sparks excitement and speculation
Cape Verde’s national football team, known as the Blue Sharks, continued to make waves in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with an impressive 3-0 victory over Mozambique at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan on Friday. This win solidifies their spot in the competition’s Round of 16, following …
Read More »NSCIA laments current economic challenges
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has lamented the high rate of economic hardship within the country, adding that survival has now become a daily battle in many households. This was disclosed in a statement made in Abuja on Sunday and signed by the council’s President-General who is also …
Read More »We will resolve issues in Akwa Ibom APC, Akpabio declares
The All Progressives Congress, Akwa Ibom State chapter, says plans are underway to set up a reconciliation committee to address differences in the party. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, who disclosed this while addressing Uyo stakeholders meeting held at Kara Event Centre, said he had directed the Chairman …
Read More »King Charles III to have prostate operation next week, Kate recovers from abdominal surgery
King Charles III and the Princess of Wales are both dealing with medical issues that will force them to delay previously planned public engagements over the coming weeks. Charles will undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate next week, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday. The palace said the king’s …
Read More »EFCC should reform “Yahoo Boys” to IT specialists – Cyber-Security specialist
A cyber-security specialist, Mr Chidiebere Ihediwa has advised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to devise methods of re-orientating arrested educated online fraudsters (aka Yahoo Boys) to become information technology specialists. According to him, this strategy is better, rather than allowing them to languish in detention or undergo destructive dissolution. …
Read More »DR Congo vs Zambia Predictions, Betting Tips and Odds for AFCON Clash
Our betting expert brings you their predictions and tips for the DR Congo vs Zambia match in this year’s AFCON. We’ve got value predictions for GG, player goalscorer and a halftime/fulltime selection. DR Congo vs Zambia Predictions & Tips GG @ 2.16 Bet9ja Zambia to win @ 2.80 bet9ja Zambia …
Read More »AFCON: Senegal starts title defense with 3-0 win over Gambia
Lamine Camara scored twice as defending champion Senegal started the Africa Cup of Nations with a comfortable 3-0 win over Gambia on Monday. Camara’s second strike was arguably the goal of the tournament so far, a shot inside the right top corner from around 20 meters (yards) in the 86th …
Read More »Cape Verde strike late to beat Ghana at AFCON
Substitute Garry Rodrigues pounced in injury time to give Cape Verde a shock 2-1 win over four-time former champions, Ghana, in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. The Black Stars looked set to come away with a draw after Alexander Djiku headed home to cancel …
Read More »South Africa says Israel “dismally failed” in its defence before the ICJ
On the final day of the preliminary hearings in the Israel genocide case, Israel’s defence focused on the brutality of the Oct. 7 attacks. The team presented chilling video and audio to a hushed audience. It said Friday (Jan. 11) that it takes measures to protect civilians, such as issuing evacuation orders …
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