Rivers local elections, professor’s escape from abductors, other top stories from South-south
[[{“value”:”This is a review of major news events in Nigeria’s south-south region last week. The…
Month: October 2024
Rivers Hoopers gear up for Nigeria Premier Basketball League title defence
[[{“value”:”According to the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), the league will be played in two pha…
Nigeria names teenage stars for 2024 African Championships in Ethiopia
[[{“value”:”NTTF Vice President Adesoji Tayo explained that including junior players is part of the federation’s…
Why I relocated to America – Dr Sid
[[{“value”:”The singer joins fellow artiste Banky W, who also relocated to the United States in…
Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League: Air Warriors withdraw after road accident
[[{“value”:”The club has pledged to provide updates on the team’s condition and recovery progress. The…
Whittaker to unleash alter ego when lights come on
Ben Whittaker loves to showboat in the ring and he plans to feast on pizza…
Merson Says: If Palmer doesn’t start now, when does he?
Paul Merson asks how Cole Palmer would ever start for England if he does not…
‘Bombs won’t bring quiet’: The antiwar Israeli whose parents died on October 7
‘Those who believe that bombs will bring quiet … and that war will bring security…
Ukraine claims drone hit on North Korean weapons cache in Russia’s Bryansk
Army says arms depot attack aimed at causing logistical problems for Russian forces and reducing…
Russian troops grind towards Pokrovsk, take second Ukrainian town in a week
Hrodivka’s fall is the latest Russian victory, but Moscow’s military is haemorrhaging weapons and soldiers.
Palestinians shot at while fleeing Israeli assault in north Gaza
People have been shot trying to flee an Israeli assault on Jabalia in northern Gaza.
EXCLUSIVE: Repentant Boko Haram fighters escape with govt rifles, motorcycles
[[{“value”:”The escapees are among thousands of former Boko Haram fighters and their families who had…
Three Nigerians offer lifeline to ailing football legend Peter Fregene
[[{“value”:”Renowned sports journalist and former Nigerian international Segun Odegbami shared the update, expressing gratitude for…
AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries
[[{“value”:”A draft convention against mercenaries is a welcome step but it must include a strong…
Malabu Saga: Court convicts two Italian prosecutors for withholding evidence in Eni-Shell case
[[{“value”:”The Brescia court in Italy held that the Milan prosecutors violated their legal obligations by…
Masterful Root makes history as England dominate Pakistan
Joe Root hit a brilliant unbeaten century to become England’s leading Test run-scorer on day…
Video: Al Jazeera cameraman in critical condition after Israeli attack
Al Jazeera cameraman Ali al-Attar has been severely injured in an Israeli attack on a…
‘Jewish supremacy will destroy Israel’ | #AJOPINION
Israeli anti-war activist Maoz Inon blames the Israeli government for the death of his parents…
Court sentences man, 47, to life imprisonment for raping 8-year-old girl
[[{“value”:”The judge held that the penalty would serve as a deterrent to those thinking of…
Wimbledon to replace tennis line judges with electronic system from 2025
From next year, line judges will disappear from Wimbledon as the All England Club adopts…
