Thousands of people in Niger’s capital on Saturday protested for the immediate departure of US soldiers from the north, after the military junta in Niamey said it was withdrawing from a military agreement with Washington. Following a July coup, the West African country said in mid-March that the 2012 cooperation agreement had been “unilaterally imposed” by the United States. Students and several prominent figures from the military regime were amongst the crowd in front of the National Assembly Headquarters in Niamey. The crowd was heard chanting “Down with American imperialism” and “The people’s liberation is on the march”. French troops were…
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The commander of the Joint Task Force, South-East Operation Udo Ka, Hassan Dada, has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring peace to the region. Speaking during a Sallah lunch with troops and security personnel at the naval base in Oguta council area of Imo state on Thursday, Mr Dada, who also serves as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, reiterated his commitment to supporting civil authorities in ensuring and maintaining peace for sustainable economic growth. He praised the resilience of all security personnel involved in the operation, stating that their collective efforts have been…
Either way, the final day of the NBA’s regular season should be wild. Oklahoma City, Minnesota and Denver all have a shot at No. 1 in the Western Conference. Every seed from No. 2 to No. 8 is up for grabs in the Eastern Conference. Sunday’s slate, with all 30 teams playing, will see nine seeds get decided, three first-round playoff matchups determined and three play-in matchups set as well. “There’s so many possibilities and different things that can happen that just you kind of have to lock in to your team or you’ll drive yourself crazy watching other games…
President Bola Tinubu reiterated on Wednesday that his administration is committed to the “Renewed Hope Agenda.” Speaking with journalists at the Dodan Barracks in Ikoyi, Lagos, following the Eid-el-Fitr prayer, Mr Tinubu provided the assurance. According to the president, the agenda would make Nigeria a better place. Mr Tinubu urged Nigerians to uphold the integrity of their country. He commended Nigerians for their tenacity, selflessness, and endurance. “Be cheerful givers, love the country more than others. Renewed hope is very much alive; Nigerians should be hopeful,” Mr Tinubu declared. Rafiu Ebiti, chairman of the governing council of Summit University, Offa,…
Mohammed Badaru, the Minister of Defense, has urged Nigerians to live in harmony with one another as during the 2024 Eid-El-Fitr on Wednesday. Henshaw Ogubike, the spokesman for the defense ministry, signed a statement conveying Mr Badaru’s message. The minister stated that when people live in cooperation, the country will prosper. “We will persevere and strive for a more peaceful, united and prosperous Nigeria,” he said. He extended his heartfelt wishes of peace, blessings and spiritual upliftment to all Nigerians, especially members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Exhorting their commitment of the Armed Forces to nation-building, the defence minister…
LONDON (AP) — With some of Manchester City’s regular starters rested, Jeremy Doku and Mateo Kovacic made sure the defending champion didn’t miss a beat in the English Premier League title race. Kovacic and Doku scored in the second half as Man City pulled away for a comfortable 5-1 win over relegation-threatened Luton on Saturday despite manager Pep Guardiola perhaps having one eye on Wednesday’s game against Real Madrid. Gaurdiola rested a handful of players — including key midfielder Rodri — but saw the replacements fill in convincingly. Kovacic made it 2-0 in the 51st with a thunderous strike from…
The champions climbed back to the top of the table after an utterly dominant win over the struggling Hatters. The Etihad Stadium really is Kevin De Bruyne’s playground. Luton couldn’t get near the Belgian as he pulled the strings to help Manchester City to an ultimately comfortable 5-1 win that moved them back to the top of the table. Indeed, the 32-year-old was involved right from the first whistle, setting Erling Haaland through as the opening goal arrived within two minutes, courtesy of a hugely unfortunate own goal from Daiki Hashioka. The hosts, despite finishing the game with an incredible…
Nigeria is the first nation in the world to introduce Men5CV, a new vaccine that the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended to prevent meningitis. Nigeria’s achievement was hailed as historic by the World Health Organization, which stated in a statement on Friday that the vaccine would shield recipients against five different strains of meningococcus bacteria. It stated that health professionals would launch a one million person immunization campaign. According to the statement, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is responsible for funding both the vaccine and the emergency vaccination efforts. Gavi is also in charge of funding the global meningitis vaccine…
The recent decision of Ethiopian Airlines and British Airways to reduce their previously “exorbitant” airfares has sent ripples through the market, raising questions about the sustainability of local carrier Air Peace. Only two weeks ago, Nigerians celebrated Air Peace’s feat in securing the Lagos-London route and were especially pleased to have a more affordable alternative. For most, it was even more pleasing that the alternative was a local carrier which could have positive ramifications for the nation’s economy. “I will encourage every Nigerian citizen to patronise indigenous companies like Air Peace that’s the only way we can grow the Naira…
Raphael Guerreiro scored a memorable goal as Bayern Munich scraped a 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Koln at the Allianz Arena. Harry Kane came close in the first half, pinging an effort off the post after a sweeping Bayern move. Mathys Tel, too, hit the woodwork, but the Bavarians were left frustrated at the break. Guerreiro gave his side a 1-0 lead after 64 minutes, lashing a left-footed effort into the top corner. Muller added a second with a cool finish in second half stoppage time. As reliant as Bayern are on Kane, he can’t show up every week. The issue…
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kyle Larson will be the pole sitter for the third NASCAR Cup race in a row after a fast lap of 190.369 mph in qualifying Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway. This is the 250th pole ever for Hendrick Motorsports and the team’s fourth in a row. That stretch started when William Byron, the winner at TMS last year, won from the pole at the Circuit of the Americas road course three weeks ago in Austin, Texas. It is the 19th career pole for Larson but his first at Texas Motor Speedway, where last year he led…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) of the French Lique 1 has reportedly finalized a deal to acquire Napoli star forward Victor Osimhen ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, according to Il Mattino. PSG’s interest in the Nigerian striker comes as they seek a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who is expected to depart for Real Madrid. According to reports from Italian media outlet Il Mattino an agreement has been reached with Osimhen, signaling his imminent transfer to Parc des Princes. Osimhen who recently extended his contract with Napoli in December, including a €130 million release clause, is set to part ways with…
DETROIT (AP) — Twins shortstop Carlos Correa was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, a day after sustaining an oblique injury in Minnesota’s 8-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Correa was hitting .306 with a homer and four RBIs in 11 games and had an .876 OPS. The two-time All-Star was replaced on the 25-man roster by catcher Jair Camargo, who was hitting .268 with two homers in 11 games for Triple-A St. Paul. Willi Castro is expected to get most of the playing time at shortstop. He is hitting .103 but got the final out Friday night after switching to…
Omeruo Urges NFF to Name New Super Eagles Coach Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to swiftly finalize the appointment of a new head coach for the team. The national squad has been without a permanent head coach since the departure of Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro in February. Former international winger, Finidi George took charge of the team for the friendlies against Ghana and Mali last month. Omeruo, who plays for Turkish club, Kasimpasa however said it is important to have a new head coach in…
Rice turned himself into police on Thursday Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice and SMU football player Teddy Knox were allegedly driving nearly 120 miles per hour just seconds before causing a six-car crash on a Texas highway that left several people injured last month, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. The affidavit obtained by The Dallas Morning News stated that a Lamborghini Urus, believed to have been driven by Rice, was traveling 119 mph 4.5 seconds before the March 30 collision, while the Chevrolet Corvette, allegedly driven by Knox, was traveling 116 mph 7.5 seconds before the collision. Kansas City Chiefs…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods is back at Augusta National on Saturday, playing another picturesque weekend at the Masters, just as the five-time champion always has when he’s been healthy enough to do it as a professional. After making the cut for a record 24th consecutive time, Woods began the third round 1-over par and still in the hunt for a record-tying sixth green jacket. He had plenty of ground to make up, seven shots adrift of overnight leaders Max Homa, Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, and with 21 players separating him from the top of the leaderboard. Yet provided his balky…
Biden is not considering withdrawing his nomination of Adeel Mangi despite calls to do so The White House is not taking any cues from Republicans who have advised President Biden to withdraw a controversial judicial nomination. Instead, it’s digging in its heels to lobby Democratic senators to support Adeel Mangi for the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. A White House official updated Fox News Digital on the status of Mangi’s nomination, which has been scrutinized over his ties to two groups, one accused of antisemitism and another that has supported “cop killers,” as Republican critics have alleged. Biden is not considering withdrawing…
FBI director warns of potential ISIS terrorist attack on US FBI Director Christopher Wray has issued a warning about a potential terrorist attack on the United States. He expressed concern that the attack could resemble the recent ISIS incident at a concert hall in Russia. The FBI Director disclosed this to members of Congress that the US. According to Wray: “We need all the tools, people and all the resources required to tackle these threats and keep Americans safe. Wray’s warning comes in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and the subsequent Israeli…
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Morgan Gibbs-White scored against his former club as Nottingham Forest earned only a 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday which did little to boost its hopes of staying in the English Premier League. Gibbs-White goaded the away fans after he made it 1-1 just before halftime and was then involved in his side’s second goal, but Matheus Cunha’s double for Wolves left Forest just one point above the relegation zone. Forest is still hoping to recoup some of the four points it was docked by the Premier League for breaking financial rules, with an appeal…
Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defense, claims that anyone who believes that President Bola Tinubu is a failure or a weakling is either blind or misguided and cannot see the new Nigeria that is emerging. In response to the implication that the North might vote against Tinubu in 2027, he made this statement. The forum, through Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, its spokesman, expressed regret that the region had supported Tinubu in the 2023 election and said that going forward, the region would place a higher priority on unanimity and consensus when choosing a candidate for the nation’s highest office. However,…