Arsenal enter talks to sign Algerian winger


Arsenal have reportedly made contact with the representatives of Algerian winger Mohamed Amoura over a summer transfer.

Arsenal chief in contact with Nico William’s agent

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has reportedly made contact with the representative of Nico Williams over a summer transfer.

Israeli fighter jets strike military sites in Syria

Israeli fighter jets on Wednesday carried out strikes on military sites in the Syrian cities of Damascus and Hama, the Syrian news agency, SANA, reports. The strikes targeted the Barzah Scientific Research Facility in Damascus, as well as Hama Air Base and the T-4 Air Base in the Homs Governorate. “An Israeli occupation airstrike targeted
Israeli fighter jets strike military sites in Syria

Israeli fighter jets on Wednesday carried out strikes on military sites in the Syrian cities of Damascus and Hama, the Syrian news agency, SANA, reports.

The strikes targeted the Barzah Scientific Research Facility in Damascus, as well as Hama Air Base and the T-4 Air Base in the Homs Governorate.

“An Israeli occupation airstrike targeted the vicinity of the building of the scientific research centre in the Barzeh residential district of Damascus,” the report stated.

In a separate attack, airstrikes hit the vicinity of Hama city in central Syria.

According to the report, no casualties or property damage have been reported.

DAILY POST reports that Israel expanded its occupation of the Syrian Golan Heights by seizing the demilitarised buffer zone after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in December.

The move is said to be a violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria.

Israel also took advantage of the regime’s fall to launch hundreds of strikes targeting military sites and assets across Syria, including fighter jets, missile systems, and air defence installations, according to reports.

Israeli fighter jets strike military sites in Syria

Russian bomber crashes in Siberia

A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region of southeastern Siberia due to a technical malfunction. Local governor Igor Kobzev, who announced this on his Telegram channel on Wednesday, said the aircraft went down during a routine flight near the village of Buret in the Usolsk district, causing no damage to civilian
Russian bomber crashes in Siberia

A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region of southeastern Siberia due to a technical malfunction.

Local governor Igor Kobzev, who announced this on his Telegram channel on Wednesday, said the aircraft went down during a routine flight near the village of Buret in the Usolsk district, causing no damage to civilian structures.

Kobzev confirmed that the four crew members ejected, but one of them did not survive.

However, he did not disclose the exact cause of the crash.

DAILY POST reports that the Tupolev Tu-22M3, known as “Backfire” in NATO classification, is a long-range supersonic missile carrier bomber.

Russian bomber crashes in Siberia

Wike congratulates Gov Okpebholo over tribunal victory

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on the tribunal judgment affirming his victory in the September 2024 governorship election. Wike urged the governor to remain focused and not be distracted by those who, in his words, “are only interested in getting power through
Wike congratulates Gov Okpebholo over tribunal victory

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on the tribunal judgment affirming his victory in the September 2024 governorship election.

Wike urged the governor to remain focused and not be distracted by those who, in his words, “are only interested in getting power through the back doors.”

In a statement issued on Monday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the FCT Minister described the ruling as further confirmation of the mandate freely given to Okpebholo by the people of Edo State.

He noted that the victory belonged to the people of Edo State, who elected Okpebholo, and called for greater commitment to serving them.

Expressing confidence in Okpebholo’s ability to bring relief to the people of Edo State, Wike said: “I believe in him, and with the way he has started, I am confident that his government will positively impact Edo State and its people.”

Wike congratulates Gov Okpebholo over tribunal victory

‘Be agents of change’ – Makinde charges police cadets

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has advised cadets of Oyo State origin in the Regular Course 7 of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, to be agents of change wherever they find themselves. Speaking on Wednesday, Makinde also urged them to be good ambassadors of the state. The governor encouraged them to remain
‘Be agents of change’ – Makinde charges police cadets

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has advised cadets of Oyo State origin in the Regular Course 7 of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, to be agents of change wherever they find themselves.

Speaking on Wednesday, Makinde also urged them to be good ambassadors of the state.

The governor encouraged them to remain committed to their chosen career and to take on responsibilities without hesitation.

Makinde made these remarks while receiving the 39 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) of the course, who were in the state for their one-month mandatory internship.

Addressing the gathering, the governor stated that he had worked with outstanding police officers who had demonstrated loyalty, commitment, and professionalism in serving his administration.

He also took the opportunity to congratulate the officers.

Furthermore, Makinde commended the Oyo State Police Command for its efforts in maintaining security across the state.

“To the Oyo State indigene cadets in the Regular Course 7, I want to encourage you and pray that you achieve success in the career you have chosen.

“I wish you well and urge you to be good ambassadors of the state. You should be agents of change wherever you find yourselves,” he said.

‘Be agents of change’ – Makinde charges police cadets

Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok amid US divestment deadline

Amazon has made a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok, the Chinese-owned short-video platform, just days before an April 5 deadline to sell its US operations, The New York Times reported on Wednesday. The US tech and e-commerce giant’s move adds to the growing uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s future as regulatory pressure mounts. ByteDance, the parent company
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Amazon has made a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok, the Chinese-owned short-video platform, just days before an April 5 deadline to sell its US operations, The New York Times reported on Wednesday. The US tech and e-commerce giant’s move adds to the growing uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s future as regulatory pressure mounts. ByteDance, the parent company

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Kebbi disowns official over claim on homosexuals, lesbians statistics

The Kebbi State Government has refuted claims that the state has a high number of registered homosexuals and lesbians, specifically 15,979 and 18,567 respectively. Governor Nasir Idris, while reacting to a sermon delivered at an Islamic gathering by Dr. Nasir Kigo, the Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Office in Birnin Kebbi, dismissed the figures as
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The Kebbi State Government has refuted claims that the state has a high number of registered homosexuals and lesbians, specifically 15,979 and 18,567 respectively. Governor Nasir Idris, while reacting to a sermon delivered at an Islamic gathering by Dr. Nasir Kigo, the Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Office in Birnin Kebbi, dismissed the figures as

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Fact-checking : l’innovation au coeur de la bourse 2025 CJID

Le Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) franchit une nouvelle étape en matière de lutte contre la désinformation en Afrique francophone. Pour la première fois, une bourse de trois…

BREAKING: Gen Tsiga regains freedom after 56 days in terrorists’ den

Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has been released after spending 56 days in captivity. Tsiga was abducted on February 5, 2025, from his hometown in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, alongside nine other residents. Despite his family paying a ransom, his captors held him for
BREAKING: Gen Tsiga regains freedom after 56 days in terrorists’ den

Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has been released after spending 56 days in captivity.
Tsiga was abducted on February 5, 2025, from his hometown in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, alongside nine other residents.

Despite his family paying a ransom, his captors held him for additional weeks before finally releasing him.

Reports suggest conflicting figures regarding the ransom amount, with some claiming N60m was paid.

However Daily Trust said reliable sources indicate the actual sum was three times higher.

A family member disclosed that after the payment, the kidnappers remained silent for a week before allowing Tsiga to speak with his family.

Although the abductors later demanded additional funds, no further payment was made.

Tsiga was eventually freed and is reportedly in good condition. Sources indicate he is being taken to Abuja from Zamfara State.

A senior military source confirmed his release, and family members have expressed relief over his safe return.

BREAKING: Gen Tsiga regains freedom after 56 days in terrorists’ den

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