The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the National Assembly is developing a comprehensive legal framework for the establishment of state police, as part of the legislative commitment to reduce insecurity in the country. Mr Bamidele who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, disclosed this in his Easter message to Nigerians on Sunday. The senator condemned…
Legendary Argentina goalkeeper Hugo Gatti has d!ed at the age of 80. Gatti, nicknamed El Loco or ‘The Madman’ because of his outspoken character and play style, had reportedly taken ill after a recent hip surgery. According to the Sun, the former stopper was taken to intensive care after contracting pneumonia. Gatti was operated…
Image by Ronit Shaked. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to Washington was no ordinary trip. The consensus among Israeli analysts, barring a few remaining loyalists, is that Netanyahu was not invited but, rather, summoned by US President Donald Trump. All evidence supports this assertion. Netanyahu rarely travels to the US without extensive Israeli…
Holger Rune beat world number two Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (8/6), 6-2 on Sunday to win the Barcelona Open for the first time. Rune was nearly flawless as he became only the second player to beat Alcaraz in his last 23 matches on clay, although the Spaniard had some physical difficulties in the second set. Four-time…
The Police Command in Bauchi State has confirmed a tragic industrial accident which claimed the lives of four workers at the Gubi Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi. The spokesperson of the command, Ahmed Wakili, confirmed the incident to journalists on Sunday in Bauchi. He said the incident occurred during a sludge cleaning operation inside the…
