Residents of several border communities in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State have accused the Nigerian Army personnel deployed to the region of extortion, negligence, and failing to confront the growing threat of terrorism in the area. Multiple residents who spoke with SaharaReporters lamented that while armed groups continue to terrorise…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has dismantled a makeshift pilgrimage site where pilgrims trooped to drink mud water following unverified claims that the location bore the footprint of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The site, located around the Dakata Industrial Area, was cleared for railway development recently. However, it attracted public attention after a muddy…
Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for a Champions League spot and heaping the pressure on Spurs… © Japan Today
In August 2024, Congo-Brazzaville President Denis Nguesso received a World Health Organisation (WHO) award for his commitment to promoting health in Africa and his country. His achievements included a decade of work to address the counterfeit medicine trade in Congo-Brazzaville and across the continent. But despite these efforts, the illegal trade in fake medicines and…
The Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi, on Monday, expressed strong reservations over recent comments made by a former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd), who urged Nigerians to defend themselves from bandits and other criminals wreaking havoc across the country. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a breakfast programme on Channels Television, Governor…
Gloria Oloruntobi, better known as Maraji, has announced that she is expecting her third child. The skit maker shared the news via Instagram. “POV: you dey carry belle every year,” she wrote. “Baby no 3,” she added. Maraji married a Ghanaian man in 2021. They welcomed their first child in April 2022. On January 1,…
Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony that will draw… © Japan Today
Argentina’s football association postponed all fixtures on Monday to mourn Pope Francis, an ardent fan of the game and supporter of Buenos Aires’ San Lorenzo team. “Argentine football says goodbye to you wrapped in deep sorrow,” the Argentine Football Association said of the decision to delay games in his homeland by a day. A minute’s…
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. ‘Baseless’ – Falana reacts to Wike’s claim on Supreme Court ruling A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has rejected claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that he misrepresented a recent Supreme Court ruling on the defection…
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says northern politicians have failed the region and must apologise to the people. He spoke in an interview with TRUST TV. He added that the government of the day must allow criticism but it should be rooted in the interest of the people, not driven by a quest for power. “Every…
