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The first batch of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft has been delivered to Nigeria. The Nigerian Air Force confirmed the delivery of the aircraft. According to NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the aircrafts arrived in Kano State on Thursday afternoon. He said: ““On hand to receive the aircraft were the Honourable Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd), Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao.” The NAF spokesman added that the second batch of Super Tucanos is expected to be delivered before the end of the year. The sale…

At least four people have been murdered by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Ulevkyaa village in Guma local Government area of Benue state, on Wednesday. The herdsmen whose primary target was the media aide to Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, shot sporadically at his vehicle but were unable hit anyone in the convoy. The media aide who was on his way to his village accompanied by his coolleagues was grateful to God for sparing his life. Unfortunately, as the assailants couldn’t complete their mission, they opened fire on other commuters, killing a three-month-old baby, a man, his wife and another person.…

A Covid-positive Indonesian man who disguised himself as his wife to board a domestic flight was caught mid-air. The man, who has only been identified by his initials, DW, wore a full-face veil known as a niqab to board. He was also carrying his wife’s passport and her negative Covid test result. He may never have been caught if he had not changed into his regular clothes midway through the flight, causing a stewardess to raise the alarm. Most airlines have restricted travel during the Eidh al-Adha holiday which began on 19 July. Daily COVID-19 infections rise with 2 deaths…

Harry Kane is set to leave Tottenham and join Manchester City in a £160m deal – a Premier League record – which would earn the 27-year-old England striker £400,000 a week. (Sun) City are prepared to offer one of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus, 24, Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez, 30, Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 26, or England attacker Raheem Sterling, 26, as part of a deal to tempt Spurs into selling the England captain. (FourFourTwo) Spurs are interested in Atalanta defender Cristian Romero and have reportedly bid £34m plus £8m in add-ons for the 23-year-old Argentine player. (Mail) Atalanta are interested in signing Spurs’ Colombia defender Davinson Sanchez, 25, as part…

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho has been returned to police custody in Cotonou. The latest development comes after Igboho appeared before Court D’Appeal in Cotonou to determine his fate. The Nigerian government has used everything within its power to finalise the Igboho’s extradition. After several hours, the Beninese court adjourned the hearing on Igboho’s extradition to Friday, July 23, 2021. How Buratai masterminded Igboho’s arrest in Cotonou Sunday Igboho was arrested alongside his wife at an airport in Cotonou while trying to flee with his wife who is a German citizen. Hopefully, the outcome of the extradition hearing will be…

Four members of a family of six have perished in Kwara state after suffocating from generator fumes while they slept. The family had slept off, leaving their generator working inside, which caused the unfortunate incident. According to reports, neighbours had to break into the house to rescue two of the children who were still alive. The unfortunate incident happened in Sanmora, Irepodun local government area of the state. A neighbour of the deceased said: “We discovered their bodies early this morning; the head of the house, his two wives and one of his children were all dead. Nigeria spends $14…

Reacting to the allegation of an embittered pastor who was sacked by The Living Faith Church International aka Winners’ Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo blamed the pastors for their predicament. According to the the religious icon, the pastors were ‘unfruitful’ and ‘blatant failures’, adding that the church has no patience for failure. He said: “People are confused about our Ministry. I learnt some fellows said, “you know, they are not bringing income, that is why they asked them to go”. “We asked you to go because you are unfruitful. Unfruitful! Blatant failure. Doing what there? We have no patience with failure…

The defending champions of the Olympic men’s football, Brazil have began their Olympic campaign with a scintillating win over Germany. Despite having a penalty saved, Brazil displayed their dominance with a 4-2 win against the Germans. Everton striker, Richarlison scored a hat-trick in the first forty-five minutes of the game before Paulinho sealed the fate of the Germans with a brilliant finish. France, however got off to a rocky start as they were beaten 4-1 by Mexico. Although the european team were able to secure one, it was not enough to withstand the decimation of the mexicans. Elsewhere, Spain were…

Not less than three policemen have been killed by unknown gunmen on Wednesday night in Enugu state. According to reports, the police officers were on duty along Obeagu-Amechi in Enugu South Local Government Area and Amagunze in Nkanu East Local Government Area when they were ambushed and killed by the hoodlums. The gunmen also burnt their patrol vehicle. Bandits kill 13 police officers in Zamfara The spokesperson of Enugu police command, Daniel Ndukwe comfirmed the incident stating that investigations have began and further information will be revealed to the public later.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced an increase in the number of daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. The national health agency recorded two deaths and 238 new cases. Lagos state, the epicenter of the pandemic in Nigeria, recorded 181 cases while Akwa Ibom recorded 45, Oyo 8, and Ogun 2. Ekiti and the FCT recorded one each. The latest development brings the total number of cases to 170,122. Among these, there have been 164,476 recoveries and 2,130 deaths. COVID-19: UNILAG shuts hostels, returns to online classes During the announcement of the COVID-19 report, NCDC noted that the…