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Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has said he called US Vice-President JD Vance to tell him he was “wrong” in the comments he made about the murder of teenager Henry Nowak. Vance blamed the death of the 18-year-old British student, who was fatally stabbed by Vickrum Digwa last year, on the “mass invasion of migrants” and said the “only response” …

International sports lawyer, Abiodun Sonaike, has warned that fake football agents and scammers have become one of the greatest threats to football academies and amateur clubs in Africa. Sonaike, a Partner at Lithos Legal Consult, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the activities of fraudulent agents were damaging player development and undermining trust within the sport. …

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division in Sokoto have foiled a bandits’ attack on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Tidibale village, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A credible security source in the area disclosed the operational success to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Sokoto. The source said the incident occurred on June …

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo says Nigerians should continually seek God’s face to overcome the current insecurity across the country. Okpebholo made the statement on Sunday during a visit to LoveWorld City (Christ Embassy) in Benin City, where he requested prayers against kidnapping, cultism, and other security challenges. He also called for prayers for peace, prosperity, good governance, and economic …

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not see any point in meeting Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian leader requested face-to-face talks over ending the war between the two nations. Zelensky sent an open letter on Thursday calling for direct negotiations with Putin, writing that it was “wrong to simply wait” for the war, which began with Russia’s full-scale …

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the recruitment of about 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State, describing it as a demonstration of “poor leadership” and a reactive approach to governance and security. Obi stated this in a statement posted on his X handle on Friday, titled What Our …

  –Solomon Dalung insists Tinubu’s govt is fraught with cabals’ interference. –Questions impact of US assistance to Nigeria –Tinubu is laying solid foundation for Nigeria – Obafemi George Former Minister of Sports under President Muhammadu Buhari, Barr. Solomon Dalung, has accused the federal government of lacking the political will to tackle the worsening insecurity across the country, saying the administration …

The Muslim community in Oyo State has condemned the Sharia-related demands reportedly made by terrorists holding teachers and pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, declaring that the criminals do not represent Islam or Muslims. The position came as public and private schools across Oyo State’s 33 local government areas shut down in solidarity with the abducted victims. …

  …Vast stretches of forests taken over —Afenifere …We want safe roads, secure farms, peaceful communities —Yoruba Council For about two decades, the northern part of the country has been ravaged by terrorism characterised by sacking of entire communities, mass killings, looting, destruction and kidnappings for ransom. The terrorists later upped their evil acts by attacking schools and abducting students …

The terrorists holding teachers and pupils abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reportedly made a four-point demand before they will free the captives. The abductors, who attacked schools in Esinele, Yawota and Alawusa communities on May 15, are said to be demanding the release of detained terrorist commanders, payment of ransom, two Hilux …