Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s starting line-up for their second World Cup group match against Uzbekistan on Tuesday, despite his insipid performance last time out. The 41-year-old captain was largely anonymous as Roberto Martinez’s side were held 1-1 by the Democratic Republic of Congo. His 25 touches were his fewest in a game at…
While most countries maintain armed forces, a handful of sovereign states have chosen to operate without a standing military. Instead, they rely on police services, coast guards, volunteer units, or defense agreements with larger allies for their security. 1. Costa RicaCosta Rica abolished its military in 1948 following a civil war and enshrined the decision…
By Adeola Badru Oyo State Police Command has debunked a social media claim alleging that schoolchildren and teachers abducted from communities in Orire Local Government Area of the state were transported to Kaduna State by helicopter, describing the report as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),…
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) yesterday hosted the United Kingdom Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Military Strategy and Operations), Lieutenant General Charlie Collins, and his delegation during a strategic visit to Maiduguri, Borno State. The visit underscores the enduring defence partnership between Nigeria and the…
Rivers, Bayelsa and Imo states have been thrown into total blackout as the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, announced a forced outage on its Alaoji 132-kilovolt transmission line. A statement by TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, said the forced outage occurred around 3:39 am on Tuesday. TCN attributed the outage to an earth fault and distance protection…
Lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has condemned the killing of a teacher identified simply as Ummulkhairi by a mob. DAILY POST reports that the woman was lynched in Mararaban Jos, a community along the Kaduna-Zaria highway, on Sunday after being falsely accused of attempting to kidnap children. Reacting, El-Rufai in a statement on Tuesday lamented…
— State Activates Emergency Response, Contact Tracing By Peter Duru, Makurdi A fresh outbreak of Lassa fever in Benue State has claimed the life of a medical doctor, prompting health authorities to activate emergency containment measures, including contact tracing and intensified surveillance. The Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Paul Ogwuche, confirmed the…
…Says Supreme Court Rulings, Due Process Vindicated Party’s Actions By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party has reclaimed its national secretariat in Abuja, bringing to a close months of internal leadership disputes and political infighting. Addressing journalists on Monday after leading members of the NWC to take…
By Akpokona Omafuaire EDJEKOTA — Tension is mounting in Edjekota Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, following a series of attacks by suspected armed herdsmen that have left residents living in fear. The President-General of the community, Pastor Oghenemakpo Uyo, told journalists that the once peaceful agrarian community has come under repeated…
…Imole Campaign Council Demands Justice, Seeks Redeployment of Police Commissioner By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The father of a teenager allegedly killed during a violent incident in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State, has recounted how his son was fatally shot while attempting to help his mother escape to safety. Speaking with journalists during…
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