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The Village Head of Ka’aba and the 90-year-old father of the District Head of Dekara were among Muslim worshippers abducted during Friday prayers in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident happened at a mosque in Kpenya village, Gidan-Zana, under Dekara District, while worshippers were observing their Friday prayers. Sources said the attackers targeted elderly people after accusing them of asking the government to establish military bases in the area to tackle terrorist activities. The elders’ call for military intervention reportedly angered the terrorists, leading to the abduction of several worshippers. Most of those taken were said to be aged 50 and…

Hull City returned to the Premier League with a stunning 2-0 victory over Manchester United on Saturday. The Tigers are only in the English top flight after Southampton were thrown out of the play-offs for SpyGate. But they began the game against the Red Devils in confident fashion, scoring twice from set-pieces in the first half. Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored for Hull City as they recorded a famous win over United. The result takes them up to second place behind Arsenal, who thrashed Coventry City 3-0 on Friday night. Michael Carrick’s men host Ipswich Town next weekend. You may like

Sokoto United FC have announced Monday, August 24th, as resumption date for pre-season preparations ahead the 2026-27 Nigeria National League season. The club made the announcement in an official statement signed by the Media Manager, Abdulsalam Ibrahim Imam. All the coaches and retained players are expected to report on or before the resumption date. Sokoto United added that they will also commence trials for new players to strengthen the squad.  Only players officially invited by the club are expected to report for the exercise. The club noted that players who arrive without invitation will be responsible for their own feeding, transportation…

A fire outbreak is currently raging at SPAR, a popular shopping outlet in Calabar, this Saturday morning. The fire, which reportedly started inside the shopping outlet, has sent thick smoke billowing across the city, while fierce flames can be seen from Barracks Road, about 100 yards away from the scene. Firefighters had reportedly arrived at the scene and are making efforts to put out the raging flames. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report. Watch video You may like

​The United States has faulted polling and surveys in the selection process for the next United Nations ​Secretary-General, warning against ​usurping the Security Council​’s power. Washington said even though the Council plays a key role in recommending who becomes the UN chief, recent events suggest the Council’s working methods are not being respected. At this week’s Council briefing, Ambassador Jennifer Locetta accused President of the General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock of “irresponsible actions”, which could “undermine” the process. Locetta, Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs, said the PGA sent two letters to the Council, insinuating that it acted improperly—invoking “transparency,” “fairness,”…

Former lawmaker, Senator Ayo Arise has lamented the worsening gridlock on the Ifaki-Oye-Ilupeju axis of Ekiti State, calling on the Nigerian Government to urgently intervene to restore movement along the federal road. Arise made the call after visiting the affected area, where hundreds of articulated vehicles, including trailers and fuel tankers, have been stranded for about 48 hours following the collapse of a section of the road at Ilupeju-Ekiti. The development has brought traffic along the busy route to a near standstill, leaving truck drivers and other motorists stranded. The situation has also raised safety concerns among residents, particularly as…

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has raised fresh safety concerns over the runway-end environment, control tower line of sight and availability of meteorological information following the runway overrun involving an Enugu Air aircraft in Benin, Edo State. The NSIB, in its preliminary report on the July 23, 2026 accident, said it had issued four immediate safety recommendations to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. The recommendations, numbered A-2026-039 to A-2026-042, followed the bureau’s ongoing investigation into the accident involving an Embraer ERJ 170-100LR aircraft with nationality and registration marks…

Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has warned Nigerian youths against violence or engaging in political thuggery. He urged them to rather embrace the special national campaign, tagged, “My Future Is Greater Than Political Thuggery,” as their watchword, adding that no political ambition is worth their lives or future. Speaking at the International Youth Day 2026 National Youth Leadership & Security Initiative held at the Command Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo, the Commissioner urged the youths to participate actively in democratic processes but not in thuggery, noting that politics should be a contest of ideas…

Arsenal are nearing a double acquisition from Manchester United, with young talents James Scanlon and Habeen Ogynneye travelling to London to finalise their transfers. The Gunners aim to recruit players who can be nurtured and contribute to the first team in the future. The club has already secured the signing of Elijah Upson, the son of former England defender Matthew Upson, and is pursuing a deal for Crystal Palace’s Mylo Bernard. According to the Manchester Evening News, both Scanlon and Ogynneye were in London on Thursday to complete their transfers to Arsenal. It has been reported that both players will…

Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a resounding 3-0 victory over Coventry City on Friday night. The Gunners won their first title in 22 years last term. And against the winners of the Championship, Mikel Arteta’s men showed their class at the Emirates. Kai Havertz scored the first goal of this campaign, with a controlled finish into the bottom corner of the net. Arsenal raced into a two-goal lead before the break, after Bukayo Saka latched on a defensive mix-up to roll the ball into the net. Captain Martin Odegaard added a third early in the second half…