The Kwara State Police Command has arrested several officers in connection with the alleged k!lling of a Kwara State University (KWASU) student, Suleiman Olayinka.    Olayinka,27, was allegedly k!lled by policemen on Tuesday at around 2:00 pm in the Tanke area of Ilorin.   According to sources at the scene of the incident, the victim got off a motorcycle and …

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued an eight-year-old boy, Divine Ibanga, who was abducted one year ago in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.   The Uyo Zonal Commander for NAPTIP, Mr Emmanuel Awhen, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Uyo on Saturday, November 9, 2024, said that …

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old father, Aliyu Yaro, for the m8rder of his three-day-old baby in Mubi Local Government Area of the state.   The spokesperson of the command, CSP Suleiman Nguroje, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, November 9, 2024, said the suspect’s girlfriend and mother of the baby reported the matter to …

A race had to be dramatically halted because the starting stalls could not be removed from the track. It became clear there was a problem when officials attempted to flag down the field rounding the home turn at Chelmsford on Saturday. Nine runners and riders were travelling at more than 35mph but had to abruptly pull up to avoid the …

This year’s African Film Festival witnessed the recognition of stellar performances and outstanding films. Directed by Ifeoma Nkiruka Chukwuogo, Phoenix Fury showcases a filmmaker’s ability to seamlessly blend past and present elements together serving us a fine collage of storytelling. The film follows Ifeatu from her birth through a series of largely unfortunate events that lead her to seek revenge …

With over three nominations, Uzoamaka Onuoha stood out for her role in Agemo. Directed by Moshood Abiola Obatula, the film follows Agatha as she navigates a dangerous and mysterious world and highlights the challenges faced by women. The supernatural feature explores themes of manipulation, power dynamics, and the consequences of exploiting the vulnerable. Onuoha who plays the lead character is …

Phil Salt powered a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados. After a disappointing defeat in the one-day international series, Salt struck an unbeaten 103 off 54 balls on the island he used to call home as England cruised to a pursuit of 183. It was the opener’s …

Match of the Day’s Micah Richards and Alan Shearer look at how Liverpool broke to exploit space left by Aston Villa, who lost 2-0 at Anfield.

“I’ve had little conversations with JJ,” said Bellamy, who has included James in his squad for upcoming Nations League matches against Turkey and Iceland. “It’s always difficult for a kid or anyone who moves to a different country. It was the same with myself (in Belgium) the first couple of months. “You’re picking up the language, but it’s just a …

A portrait of mathematician Alan Turing is thought to be the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction – fetching $1,084,800 (£836,667). One of the most advanced robots in the world, Ai-Da, a pioneering humanoid artist, also set a new record in the art world with the sale of “A.I. God”, at Sotheby’s Digital Art Sale. …