Ugep, Cross River State – Tuesday, November 12, 2024, marked a significant milestone for Yakurr Local Government Council as Hon. Yibala Igiri Inyang, the Executive Chairman, sworn in the 7th Legislative Councillors amidst jubilation. The historic ceremony, held at the local government secretariat in Ugep, symbolises a new dawn for Yakurr. New Leadership, New Era…
London, UK – Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding referee David Coote, who is under investigation following a leaked video showing him allegedly making offensive remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. In the video, Coote purportedly uses explicit language against Klopp and disparages Liverpool. In…
Ilorin, Nigeria – Kwara State University (KWASU) confirmed on Tuesday that the individual reportedly beaten to death by police in the Tanke area of Ilorin was a former student of the institution. Ayeyemi Sulaiman, 27, allegedly died following an encounter with police officers who allegedly assaulted him after attempting to use a Point of Sale…
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has honoured Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight fellow Ogoni activists, executed in 1995 under General Sani Abacha’s regime, in a posthumous tribute marking the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day. The commemoration, detailed in a statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, underscores the…
Al-Khums, Libya – Libyan police have arrested three undocumented Ghanaian and Nigerian nationals in Al-Khums, northwestern Libya, on allegations of breaking into a farm with intent to steal. The arrest was made following a citizen’s report, according to Migrant Rescue Watch’s post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. The suspects, who reportedly remain in custody,…
