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A fresh bomb explosion has claimed four lives and injured 10 others on Wednesday in Borno State. The tragic incident occurred around 3:30pm in Komala village, situated along the Maiduguri–Damboa Road, when a Suzuki pick-up truck ran over an improvised explosive device (IED). Confirming the incident to journalists, the spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, stated that the victims had been evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment. “I confirm that the incident happened. Four persons died and 10 sustained various degrees of injuries. They have been taken to the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri,” he…

Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili may have to wait up to three years before she can officially compete for Turkey in international athletics, as World Athletics’ regulations could delay her alleged switch from Nigeria. The 22-year-old athlete, who represented Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics, might be subjected to a mandatory three-year ineligibility period in accordance with World Athletics’ Eligibility Rules—unless specific conditions are met for an exemption. Ofili’s rumored move to Turkey has sparked intense debate within Nigeria’s sporting community. The decision, though yet to be formally confirmed, is reportedly driven by her growing discontent with Nigeria’s athletics administration,…

Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command, in a joint operation with military personnel, have killed two armed robbers and apprehended two others during a robbery incident at Gashash Estate, Barnawa, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. According to the Command’s spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command received a distress call around 3:10 am from residents of the estate, prompting immediate action. “The patrol teams, in conjunction with their counterparts from Kakuri and Sabon Tasha divisions, as well as soldiers from the 312 Artillery Regiment, Kalapanzi, swung into action and tracked the suspects to Makera Main Road…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticized the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, for directing the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, to resume duties at the PDP National Secretariat. Speaking during the commissioning of the newly constructed interchange bridge on Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way) over the Outer Northern Expressway (Murtala Mohammed Expressway), Wike stated that Damagum lacked the authority to issue such a directive. Wike said, “I watched on national television and heard when the Acting National Chairman of PDP was directing the National Secretary to resume. “The…

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has revealed he is open to playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the future. Adarabioyo made this known on Wednesday in Philadelphia, U.S., during a post-match press conference following Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Esperance de Tunis in the ongoing 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The former Manchester City centre-back, who scored Chelsea’s opening goal in the encounter, responded to a question from a News Agency of Nigeria correspondent. “That is a question I have answered quite a bit recently, yeah, it is something that we are looking into in the future,” he said. “It…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially reinstated Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary. The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, during a press briefing by the Acting National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Iliya Damagum. He was joined by prominent party figures including Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and other key stakeholders. Damagum explained that the decision to reinstate Anyanwu into the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) was not an easy one but was ultimately endorsed by a majority of members and the party’s organs. “It was a critical decision,” Damagum said,…

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a 50% reduction in the price of its DStv decoder, lowering the cost from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000 in a bid to attract more customers and address declining subscription numbers. The company said the move is part of a broader strategy to reward loyal customers and enhance content accessibility, especially as it navigates the impact of Nigeria’s tough economic climate. In a statement issued on Tuesday, MultiChoice Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, said, “We want to ensure our customers feel appreciated and have access to the best entertainment every day. The ‘We Got You’ campaign is…

Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, has stated that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is now facing the consequences of abandoning former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, during the buildup to the 2023 presidential election. Ndume, who served as the Director-General of the Amaechi Presidential Campaign, made this assertion during an interview on Arise News on Tuesday. He recalled that El-Rufai initially pledged his support to Amaechi during a consultation visit to Kaduna but later switched allegiance to Bola Tinubu after the former Lagos governor visited. Ndume said, “El-Rufai was supposed to be on our side…

Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has revealed how President Bola Tinubu allegedly abandoned former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, after the 2023 presidential election. Ndume, who served as the Director-General of Amaechi’s presidential campaign, recalled that the former Minister of Transportation gave a strong performance in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary, finishing second behind Tinubu. According to the senator, relations between Tinubu and Amaechi have since deteriorated, with Amaechi now a prominent figure in the growing coalition of political leaders opposing President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking in an interview with Arise News, Ndume claimed that President…

Chelsea booked their place in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup with a commanding 3-0 win over Espérance de Tunis at Lincoln Financial Field, bouncing back from their earlier defeat to Flamengo in style. Despite sweltering conditions — the hottest day in Philadelphia since 1994 — a rotated Chelsea side missing key players Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto took time to find their rhythm against a resilient Espérance defense. The Tunisian side looked sharp early on, perhaps better adjusted to the heat, but clear-cut chances were scarce. Chelsea’s first real breakthrough came on the stroke of halftime.…