The deaths of Celestial Church of Christ evangelist Abidemi Odukoya and his wife, Adenike, in Ogun State have drawn attention to a difficult question: how can repeated domestic conflicts be identified and stopped before they become fatal? The couple reportedly died in separate circumstances after an alleged violent dispute at their home in the Akinode/Ibogun…
The Oyo State Government is moving to establish a commission of inquiry into the recent wave of kidnappings that shook parts of the state, as the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) warns that security threats across Africa have increased dramatically over the past two years. Governor Seyi Makinde said the planned inquiry will review the…
Manchester City’s move for Gerónimo Rulli looks like a straightforward goalkeeper transfer, but the more interesting story is the chain reaction behind it. City are working on a deal for the 34-year-old Marseille goalkeeper as James Trafford moves towards a £40 million transfer to Leeds United, with reports indicating that Rulli has already agreed personal…
The latest China-Taiwan tensions have reached an unexpected Pacific stage after Chinese and Taiwanese representatives attended the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau at the same time. China responded by warning that Taiwan’s presence would have “consequences”, although its special envoy Qian Bo said the statement was not a threat and did not…
Afrobeats star Davido has refused to apologise to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo over his decision to publish what he described as the governor’s WAEC result online, turning what began as a political exchange during the Osun governorship campaign into a much bigger argument about celebrity influence and Nigerian politics. Speaking during an interview with…
Former Edo State governor and APC senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the business model of opposition figure Peter Obi, describing him as a “trader” whose activities allegedly “export jobs and import unemployment” into Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines, Oshiomhole argued that Obi’s import-based retail businesses do not contribute to long-term…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused some European leaders of preparing for war with Russia, while insisting that Moscow has no plans to attack Europe and remains open to restoring relations with its neighbours. Speaking at Russia’s Military-Industrial Commission, Putin said European politicians were using the conflict in Ukraine and fears about Russia to justify…
Joint security forces in Kwara State have rescued nine people abducted by suspected terrorists and killed three bandits during an intelligence-driven operation in the southern part of the state. The operation was carried out around the Obbo-Aiyegunle, Ejiu-Ora and Osi axis of Ekiti Local Government Area, an area close to the borders with Ekiti and…
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has been mandated to take charge of the Nigeria U-23 men’s football national team, reports Newslegend. The U-23 side, winners of the football event of the 1996 Olympics have had floundering performances in recent OlympicsGames albeit they won silver in 2008 and the bronze medal 2016. The decision to…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with linked cases in Uganda, has claimed more than 1,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest Ebola epidemics in recent history. The latest figures show 2,536 confirmed cases and over 1,000 deaths, with the…
