Authorities say a would-be burglar was shot while attempting to force his way into a Gastonia, North Carolina, home. Gastonia Police said in a Wednesday Facebook post that 57-year-old Cedric Ford and his girlfriend, 47-year-old Sanja Stallings, claimed that Ford had been shot at an intersection in a July 12 911 call. However, technology quickly…
Team Nigeria’s medal winners at the 2026 Commonwealth Games have begun receiving immediate cash rewards from the Federal Government through the National Sports Commission (NSC), in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s pledge to promptly reward outstanding performances. The athletes received a combination of instant cash presentations at the competition venue and direct bank transfers…
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Chelsea boss, Xabi Alonso, has released a squad of 27 players for his side’s pre-season tour in Australia and Asia. Alonso’s side will depart London for Sydney today as Chelsea’s pre-season tour of Australia and Asia gets underway. Chelsea will face A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium on Tuesday, 28 July. The Blues will also take…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Ahmed Saleh, for allegedly posing as a police officer before attempting to rape a female student at Malikiyya College of Health in Bauchi. The suspect is also accused of criminal trespass and theft after allegedly sneaking into the female students’ hostel in the early hours…
Justice Amy Coney Barrett sat in July before a House subcommittee, alongside Justice Elena Kagan, making the case to prioritize funding to protect the justices and their families. She described a recent swatting call at her home — someone phoning in a fake report of gunfire, one of her teenage sons opening the door to find the street filled with squad…
By Dami Lola Fatunmise MTN Nigeria has announced the commencement of entries for Season 2 of its Next Afrobeats Star (NAS) reality music competition, following the success of its debut edition, which discovered and rewarded emerging Nigerian music talent. Produced in partnership with Ultima Studios and ONErpm, the competition returns with an expanded prize package…
