The Kebbi State Police Command is investigating reports regarding the alleged resurgence of a group known as “Sai Malam” in the Argungu Local Government Area using actionable intelligence. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, on Friday, June 26, the Command confirmed awareness of the reports and stated that…
An Akwa Ibom State High Court, sitting in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has sentenced a mother of four one Uwakmfon Jonah, to life imprisonment over the attempted m8rder of a 12-year-old girl. The convict, a 36-year-old hairdresser and divorcee from Ikot Obong in Afaha Clan, Essien Udim Local Government…
Former England defender Danny Mills believes Cristiano Ronaldo’s playing days are highly fragile and could be brought to an abrupt end by a single injury. Speaking to betTOM, Mills asserted that it would be incredibly difficult to justify starting a 45-year-old Ronaldo in four years, suggesting that the icon is far more likely to transition…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it is yet to receive its budgetary allocations for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. Malam Mohammed Haruna, the INEC National Commissioner in charge of Voter Education and Publicity, disclosed this during a cross-sectoral interactive session in Abuja organized by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement…
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared a national holiday following La Tri’s historic 2-1 victory over Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dramatic win on Thursday night, June 25, confirmed Ecuador’s place in the knockout stage, securing their advancement as one of the best third-placed teams in the tournament. This marks only…
Ivory Coast coach, Emerse Faé. has slammed German football legend Bastian Schweinsteiger over comments he made about his team. Schweinsteiger made the comments on German broadcaster ARD before Germany played the Ivory Coast last weekend, when he spoke about what the German players could expect from their opponents. “A bit African football, a…
Ghana’s inflation will average 12.8% in 2027 from 6.0% in 2026, Fitch Solutions has stated. According to the UK-based firm, this will weigh on household purchasing power and private consumption. In its latest report on Ghana, it said a tighter-than-expected monetary policy stance by the US Federal Reserve in response to elevated inflation would weigh…
The Lagos State Government said it will demolish all distressed buildings in the Alakija area following the collapse of a two-storey building that claimed several lives. The announcement was made by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, during a visit to the scene of the incident on Thursday. According to him, the…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has advised poor Nigerians that starting small businesses, such as akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli, does not require much capital. While explaining the administration’s support for small businesses through grants, the First Lady said: “To start akara business doesn’t take a lot of money. To start roasting…
A Saudi doctor has been sentenced for k!lling six people and injuring hundreds when he rammed a rented BMW into crowds at a historic market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg days before Christmas in 2024. He was sentenced to life in prison on Friday, June 26, 2026. The defendant, identified as Taleb A. in accordance…
