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Taliban ban barbers from shaving, trimming beards in Afghanistan   The Taliban have banned hairdressers in Afghanistan’s Helmand province from shaving or trimming beards, saying it breaches their interpretation of Islamic law. Anyone violating the rule will be punished, Taliban religious police say. Some barbers in the capital Kabul have ...

Southern Kaduna Boils Again As Gunmen Invade Community, Kills 30, Many injured   At least 30 persons have been killed and many houses razed in Madamai and Abun villages in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to the former Coordinator, Kaura Youth Coalition, Comrade Derek Christopher, the attackers ...

Pere’s Fans Storm BBNaija’s Head Quarters, Stage Protest Against Alleged Injustice Fans of Big Brother season six, housemate, Pere have staged a protest at the Ilupeju head office of the organizers in Lagos. The fans are complaining about the alleged injustice meted out on their favorite housemate following Biggie’s twist. ...

Arrested Kaduna Kidnap Kingpin Discloses Identities Of Gang Members, Gives Breakdown Of Ransom Collected Goma Samaila, leader of a kidnap gang in Ragachucku axis of Kaduna State, has disclosed the identities of his gang members. The 47-year-old suspect, who has reportedly been into crime for many years, spoke about some ...

  El-Rufai condoles Ecwa Church as gunmen kill one, injure others During Church Service Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condoled the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) as gunmen on Sunday morning attacked worshippers during the church service, killing one and leaving others injured. The incident occurred at the ECWA Church, ...

Ganduje’s Son Flees To Egypt With His Family After Dragging Mother To EFCC Over Fraud Abdulazeez Ganduje, the first son of Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, is said to have fled to Egypt with his family after his mother was accused of corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). ...

  Arsenal Defeats Tottenham 3-1 To Complete A Miserable September For It’s London Rival Arsenal tore Tottenham apart with three goals in the opening 34 minutes in a 3-1 victory on Sunday that extended its early-season recovery and completed a miserable September for its north London rival in the Premier ...

We Are Working Tirelessly To Ensure APC Remain In Power For 50 Years – : Ali Modu Sheriff A former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) bigwigs must work together and build bridges for the party to remain in power ...

Lai Mohammed Bags Chieftaincy Title As ‘Kakakin Kebbi’ Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has been honoured with the title of Kakakin Kebbi, by the Emir of Argungu, Alh Sumaila Mera. The turbaning which took place at the forecourt of the Palace of the Emir in Argungu town, ...

Former French Midfielder Samir Nasri Retires From Football Former France international Samir Nasri has announced his retirement from football, Naija News reports. The 34-year old announced his decision on Sunday on Canal+, a media outlet where he is now a pundit. Nasri came through at Marseille and transferred to Arsenal ...