Police blocked roads in a show of force to deter anti-government marchers from the deserted streets of Kenya’s usually bustling capital on Monday, with small groups of protesters clashing with officers on Nairobi’s outskirts.   Many people appeared to be staying home rather than attend the annual so-called ...

  The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died on Monday.   This is contained in a condolence message issued by the Emir’s Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, and made available to the News ...

  The General Manager, Transmission Company of Nigeria, Kaduna Region, Nasir Mansur, has urged communities to act fast in curtailing vandalism, saying that the firm was overwhelmed by vandalism.   He made the call on Monday during a sensitisation and public awareness campaign tagged: ‘Encroachment of the TCN Right of ...

  AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday that Croatia captain Luka Modric will join the Italian club from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup.   Modric, who turns 40 in September, joined Madrid from Tottenham in 2012 and has been linked with a move to Italy since ...

  Almost a year ago, specifically July 12, 2024, the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, ascendend to one of the highest traditional titles in Yoruba land in a grand ceremony that took place at the historic Mapo Hall.   Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde handed Olakulehin the staff ...

  French international Theo Hernández is on the verge of completing a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, with a deal now sealed between the club and AC Milan, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Monday.   The left-back is expected to sign his contract in the ...

  Liverpool forward Luis Diaz has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Bayern Munich ahead of a potential move to the Bundesliga club, according to German outlet BILD.   The Colombian international has been the subject of growing transfer speculation during the summer window, though he remains part of Arne ...

  2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to show more compassion to Nigerians.   This is as he said that the office of the Nigerian president requires sacrifice and compassion, not detachment, luxury, or fear.   Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, ...

  The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away.   Olakulehin died at the age of 90.   The PUNCH Online learnt that the monarch died in the early hours of Monday.   Olakulehin died during the ongoing 90th birthday and first anniversary coronation celebrations.   He succeeded ...

    Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu, has disclosed that at least seven prominent figures in the coalition movement are being pushed by supporters to contest the 2027 presidential election against President Bola Tinubu.   Nwosu stated this amid growing speculation that some northern power ...