Police disperse minibus drivers with tear gas for blocking Lekki-Epe Expressway
The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday broke up a protest by Korope minibus operators who blocked the Lekki–Epe Expressway over restrictions placed on their operations along the corridor. The protest, which led to severe gridlock and left many commuters stranded, was dispersed after police officers fired tear gas to clear the road and restore traffic flow. Speaking...
UEFA probes Vinicius racism allegation against Prestianni
European football governing body UEFA has commenced an investigation after Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior accused Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni of making a racist comment to him in Tuesday night's Champions League clash. Vinicius scored the only goal of the game in Real's first leg play-off win in Lisbon, but was shown a yellow card shortly after due to an...
Carbon monoxide exposure kills 37 miners in Plateau
No fewer than 37 miners have died and 25 others were hospitalised following suspected carbon monoxide exposure at a mining site in Zurak community, Wase, Plateau State. Sources said the tragedy occurred in the early hours of Feb. 18 at a facility operated by Solid Mining Company, where workers were engaged in routine underground operations. The victims, mostly young men between...
Kano orders closure of event centres, entertainment venues for Ramadan
The Kano State Censorship Board has directed the immediate suspension of operations at all entertainment centres across Kano State, including event centres, popularly known as gala houses, and Disc Jockey (DJ) operators, ahead of the Ramadan fasting period. The board’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, announced the directive in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to the statement, the closure...
Passengers missing as canoe capsizes in Niger
Several passengers have been reported missing after a canoe carrying seven people capsized while travelling between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro, Niger State. Sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the canoe, conveying six females and one male, overturned mid-journey. The passengers were identified as Mustapher Yakubu; Sahura Yakubu and her child; Zarifa Yakubu;...
Uba Sani flags off statewide electrification to boost businesses in Kaduna
Governor Uba Sani has declared that access to electricity will no longer be limited to a few urban centres, as his administration intensifies efforts to expand power supply across Kaduna State to stimulate economic growth and support small and medium-scale enterprises. The governor spoke at the launch of Phase One of the distribution of 600 transformers and accessories across the...
Saka signs new five-year contract, becomes Arsenal’s best-paid player
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract at the Premier League club that makes him the Gunners' best-paid player. Saka's previous deal had been due to expire in June 2027, but he has now committed his future to the Arsenal until 2031. The England international has become a key player for his boyhood club under Mikel Arteta, playing...
Man killed by brother during domestic dispute in Niger
A 35-year-old man has died following an alleged assault by his brother during a domestic dispute in Niger State, security sources have said. The incident reportedly occurred at about 7:00 a.m. on Feb. 17 in Mohoro community, via Dusai District, where Sani Bauchi was said to have engaged in a misunderstanding with his younger brother, Isah Nathaniel. During the altercation, Bauchi...
Troops neutralise six kidnappers, rescue abducted woman in Plateau
Troops of Sector 6 under Operation OPEP have neutralised six suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted woman during a clearance operation in Angwan Boka, Sopp District of Riyom, Plateau State. Security sources said the raid was conducted at about 6:20 p.m. on Feb. 17, following credible intelligence obtained from two suspects arrested a day earlier and confirmed to be members...
Warner Bros rejects revised Paramount bid, gives one-week ultimatum for new offer
Warner Bros Discovery has rejected Paramount Skydance's latest $30-a-share hostile bid. Warner Bros, however, gave the rival Hollywood studio seven days to submit a "best and final" offer to top an existing agreement to sell its businesses, including HBO Max and "Harry Potter" franchise, to Netflix. Paramount informally broached an even higher per-share price of $31, Warner Bros said on Tuesday,...
