A Sharia Court in Kano on Friday, August 1, sentenced 35-year-old Sabiu Abdullahi to 50 strokes of the cane for stealing five roofing sheets. Abdullahi, a resident of Mariri Quarters, Kano, was charged with trespass and theft under Sections 134 and 287 of the Kano State Penal Code Law. He pleaded guilty to the offenses.…
A worker at Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo, Israel, has died after being attacked by a tiger that escaped its enclosure during a behind-the-scenes tour on the morning of Friday, August 1. Uriel Nuri, 36, suffered severe upper body injuries and was rushed to the trauma unit at Hadassah University Hospital-Ein Kerem. Despite extensive medical efforts, he…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI), has dismissed reports claiming that it has called off its ongoing nationwide warning strike. Omomo Tibiebi, the union’s National Public Relations Officer, told Punch that the seven-day strike, which started on Wednesday, July 30, remains in effect despite a meeting earlier today…
Newcastle United have turned down a formal £110 million offer from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak, who is reportedly eager to leave the club this summer. The bid falls well short of Newcastle’s £150 million valuation—an amount they consider the minimum to even begin talks. Despite Isak’s desire for a move, the club has maintained…
Prominent lawyer and governance expert, Dr. Joe Abah, has refuted claims linking the Igbo ethnic group to Israeli ancestry. In a statement shared via social media, Abah emphasized his stance on the matter: “I am not a Jew. I am Igbo. We didn’t migrate from Israel or anywhere else.” His comment counters a widely circulated…
President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians active in the digital media space to use their influence to promote unity and national development, rather than division. Speaking at the opening of the Progressives Digital Media Summit, themed “Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media in National Development,” President Tinubu emphasized the responsibility that comes with…
The Ogun State Police Command has opened an investigation into the sudden death of a 20-year-old recent graduate of Information Technology from Babcock University, Ilisan Remo. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the deceased, identified as Akawa Boluwatife Samuel, was brought to the Babcock University Teaching Hospital by his roommates on Wednesday, July 30, 2025,…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has firmly stated that no one can genuinely claim to stand for justice or advocate for the poor while simultaneously funding or negotiating with bandits. In an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, the governor emphasized that his administration is committed to supporting victims of violence—not rewarding those…
The Presidency announced on Thursday, July 31, that President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service. Originally set to expire on August 31, 2025, Mr. Adeniyi’s tenure has been extended by one year. In a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the extension was…
The United States collected over $87 billion in tariff revenue during the first half of 2025, surpassing the $79 billion amassed throughout all of 2024, according to U.S. Treasury data compiled by AFP. This increase comes as President Donald Trump continues to reshape America’s trade policies. Since his return to the White House, Trump has…
