The United States has imposed additional sanctions against the International Criminal Court pursuant to Executive Order 14203 signed by President Donald Trump in February 2025. “We will ban transactions with this rogue court, cutting off their resources and crippling its ability to operate,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared in a statement on Friday. The top diplomat said that despite not being an ICC member, the court is pushing for the prosecution of American citizens, elected officials, servicemembers and border patrol agents. The Department of the Treasury has issued a set of general licences (GLs) authorising certain transactions involving the…
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a 2-0 victory over Comoros in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie for the 2028 Olympic Games in Ikenne on Friday. Despite dominating the first half, the 10-time African champions struggled to break down their opponents before the interval. However, the hosts found the breakthrough just two minutes into the second half, with Michelle Alozie putting Nigeria ahead. The goal marked her second for the Super Falcons. Recommended Nigeria doubled their advantage in the 60th minute through Uchenna Kanu, who made no mistake in converting Jennifer Echegini’s corner kick to give the hosts a…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old ex-convict, Chidera Anthony Eleh, popularly known as “Timaya,” over alleged motorcycle-assisted robberies targeting Point of Sale (POS) operators in Awka. The arrest follows the circulation of a video showing suspected armed robbers attacking POS operators at Aroma Junction in Awka and carting away their cash. Following the viral video, the police launched an investigation that led to the suspect’s arrest during an intelligence-led operation on the afternoon of Friday, October 9, 2026. Items recovered from the suspect include a motorcycle, an axe, a cutlass and other items believed to be linked…
The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Huh Bamalli, has confirmed the appointment of Mallam Isiaka Abdulrazaq as Tafidan Yamman Zazzau. The confirmation was conveyed in a letter dated October 7, 2026, issued by the Zazzau Emirate Council and signed by the Magatakardan Zazzau, Yusuf Abubakar Hayat. Abdulrazaq retired from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, in 2019 as Chief Financial Officer. He previously served as Executive Director of Finance and Accounts at the National Electric Power Authority, NEPA, later known as the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN. He is the son of the late Alhaji A.G.F. Abdulrazaq, a Senior Advocate of…
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has urged his team to keep improving, learning and be in the process to be competitive ahead of their Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday. Alonso, who spoke at his pre-match press conference on Friday, also urged the Blues to learn how to adapt to situations on the pitch. “We need to keep improving, keep on learning, be in the process to be competitive, be good, learn how to read the moments and adapt to situations,” Alonso said of Chelsea. “It’s part of the process, and the feeling is that from each game we are…
PromiseLand Estate, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Amb Lawrence Emmanuel MON, is set to develop a 22-storey mixed-use luxury real estate project, Tri Tower Abuja, in the Central Business District of the Federal Capital Territory. The proposed development is designed as an integrated work, leisure, residential and investment destination, combining luxury residences, hospitality, business, entertainment and lifestyle facilities in one location. According to the developers, Tri Tower Abuja is intended to introduce a new standard of urban living and investment to the capital, with the project rising 22 floors above Abuja’s Central Business District. The development will feature premium…
Abia government has described the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC in the State, Etugo Ogah as a content creator, after he alleged the state government is supporting Atiku Abubakar and Chibuike Amaechi of the African Democratic Congress, ADC for the 2027 presidential race. Ogah, while addressing the members of his party recently, claimed that Abia State government is not supporting President Bola Tinubu or Peter Obi, but, Atiku. In his words, the NDC guber candidate claimed: ” The present government of Abia, they are not supporting Tinubu or Peter Obi, they are supporting Atiku and Amaechi and I…
Catholic missionary priest serving in The Gambia, Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s 30-day petrol discount initiative, describing the president as a “weapon fashioned against Nigerians.” Ugwu said the initiative, announced during the election season, had raised questions about the transparency and implementation of the temporary fuel price reduction. In a post on Facebook, the priest said he had returned to his previous publications opposing the removal of fuel subsidy to highlight his longstanding position on the policy. Ugwu questioned how the government would identify commercial transporters eligible for the discount and determine the quantity of fuel…
The Kano State House of Assembly has begun reviewing the proposed State Police Bill after formally receiving the legislation, with plans to advance it to second reading on October 12, 2026. The development was announced on Friday by Kamaluddeen Shawai, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Assembly, Jibril Falgore. According to Shawai, copies of the bill have been distributed to all lawmakers to enable them to study its provisions, examine its implications and suggest amendments where necessary. He explained that the bill had already been presented during a recent plenary session, allowing lawmakers to commence the legislative process…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has delivered injury updates on several key players ahead of the visit of Leeds in the Premier League. Arteta confirmed that Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, Cristos Tzolis and Kai Havertz are all doubts for the game. But the pair of Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera are fit and available. On Rice, Arteta said: “We have to manage him. He’s had a few issues since he’s come back from the World Cup. Recommended “We know how many games he’s played in the last three years, it was the sensible thing to do. “Hopefully he’s available and some…