Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of France football legend Zinedine Zidane, has been included in Algeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to begin on December 21 in Morocco. The 27-year-old, who plays for Spanish second-division side Granada, previously represented France at youth level before switching his international allegiance to Algeria.…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned Nigerians against glorifying individuals convicted of corruption, warning that the practice—especially the conferment of traditional titles on such persons—undermines the nation’s anti-corruption efforts. The warning was issued by Nasir Salele, Head of the Legal Department at the EFCC Kaduna Zonal Directorate, during a one-day capacity-building workshop…
Security operatives have neutralised Kachalla Na’Allah, a notorious bandit identified as a key figure in criminal networks operating in Sokoto State, during a coordinated operation in Isa Local Government Area. A security source confirmed that Na’Allah was shot dead on Friday during an encounter between Girnashe and Kuka Tara villages in Tsabre Ward. The operation…
A Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has delivered judgment in a suit brought by a man, Hakeem, against his wife, Idayat, whom he accused of being aggressive and disrespectful to his family members, friends and neighbours. Hakeem told the court that his wife’s hostile behaviour had driven his relatives…
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to medically determine the cause of death of his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on Thursday, December 11, at the age of 60. The directive was given during a condolence visit by former President Goodluck Jonathan to the Bayelsa State Government and the family of…
