Author: Akintayo Adams

A 20-year-old woman, Camille Anguenot, is on trial in northeastern France for the murder of a man she called a “sucker,” after meeting him at a nightclub in November 2021. Anguenot, then 18, invited 23-year-old Theo Decouchan to her home, where she fatally stabbed and strangled him after he allegedly became insistent during the night. Anguenot later attempted to cover her tracks by disposing of his belongings, using his bank card, and locking his body in her closet. The man’s mother, worried she had heard nothing from her son, reported him missing, while his sister spoke to Anguenot. Anguenot insisted…

Spanish police have made a record-breaking seizure of over one million ecstasy pills and other narcotics valued at more than 25 million euros. This operation, hailed as the largest synthetic pill bust in the country’s history, led to the arrest of nine individuals in Malaga and Ibiza, suspected of belonging to a major criminal organization that smuggled synthetic drugs into Spain and across Europe. Authorities believe the gang was led by Italian nationals based in Ibiza, a hotspot for party drugs. Alongside the ecstasy pills, police confiscated substantial quantities of MDMA, ketamine, cocaine, “pink cocaine,” hashish, and marijuana. The drugs…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 0-0 draw by the Amavubi of Rwanda in their African Cup of Nations qualifiers. Despite coming off a dominant 3-0 win against Benin Republic on Saturday, Austin Eguavoen’s team struggled to convert their chances against a resilient Rwandan side. The Super Eagles were frustrated by missed opportunities and the exceptional performance of Rwanda’s goalkeeper. With this result, Nigeria has now accumulated four points from their first two games in the qualifying round. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration and security agencies to focus their efforts on tackling violence and insecurity, rather than intimidating civil society and organized labor. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Atiku criticized the arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the raid on the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) office in Abuja. He described these actions as part of a growing pattern of repression under Tinubu’s administration, which he said exceeds even the most…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the devastating floods in Maiduguri, Borno State, and has called for the immediate evacuation of residents from the affected communities. The President directed government agencies to expedite rescue efforts as the situation worsens, impacting thousands of residents and government facilities, including a post office, the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and even a cemetery and zoo. In a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended his condolences to the affected families and pledged federal support. He highlighted the disaster triggered by the overflow of the Alau Dam, stating that…

Piers Morgan has taken a fresh swipe at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, calling him a “complete idiot” and questioning his ability to lead the club to success. Morgan, a longtime supporter of Cristiano Ronaldo, also reiterated his belief that Ten Hag’s management style is ill-suited for handling top-tier talent, including Ronaldo. In an interview with talkSPORT, Morgan criticized Ten Hag’s approach to managing star players, mentioning that the Dutch manager has struggled with figures like Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford. He contrasted this with Ten Hag’s ability to manage players from Ajax or those less experienced on…

Valentine Obienyem, media aide to Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi, has refuted claims that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Obi and his wife, Margaret. In a statement on Tuesday, Obienyem clarified that the reports were baseless, stating that the rumors began on Saturday but were quickly debunked. Obienyem noted that Obi was not in Anambra State during the alleged incident but was instead attending engagements in Rwanda. Obi has since returned to Nigeria and is currently in Edo State, engaged in political and national activities. “There was no DSS operation at his residence, and no arrest was…

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected with 94.65 percent of the vote, according to the country’s electoral authority, ANIE. Over 5.3 million people cast their vote for Tebboune, securing his second five-year term. His competitors, moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani and socialist Youcef Aouchiche, received 3.17 percent and 2.16 percent of the vote, respectively. Tebboune’s focus during the election was on increasing voter turnout, as the previous election in 2019 saw over 60 percent abstention following mass protests. However, ANIE did not disclose the total voter turnout in this recent election. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google…

Huawei, on Tuesday, introduced the Mate XT, claimed to be the world’s first trifold smartphone, just hours after Apple unveiled its AI-focused iPhone 16. The Mate XT, showcased by Huawei executive Richard Yu at the company’s Shenzhen headquarters, features a distinctive red and gold design and will be available for purchase starting September 20, with prices beginning at 19,999 yuan ($2,800). The Huawei Mate XT features three modules, offering a versatile display experience that can be used as a single-screen, dual-screen, or fully unfolded triple-screen device. When fully opened, the phone’s thickness is reduced to just 3.6mm (on the non-camera…

The Palace of Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Elkenemi, and other parts of Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, were heavily flooded. Reports indicate that the Shehu has taken refuge at the Government House due to the severity of the flooding. Residents from affected areas, including Lagos Street, Modugari, Post Office, and Gwange, are struggling to save their properties and ensure their safety. Usman Babagana, a local, mentioned that while there were early warnings about the flood, many residents didn’t take them seriously due to a lack of alternative accommodations. Buba Jibril, a pedestrian caught in the flood near the Post Office,…