Football has produced some of the world’s biggest sporting stars, but several prominent players also have military backgrounds.
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Shettima will also formally launch the NFWP-SU and flag off its Community Investment Fund (CIF) which is designed to expand economic opportunities and provide direct financial support to 57,432 women in Daura and Funtua Local Government Areas.
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The group said the party’s candidates in Benue, including the governorship candidate, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, must not be undermined by a senior member.
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The suspects, identified as Friday, whose surname is yet to be ascertained, and Yunana Ali, were arrested on October 3, 2026, at about 9:00 a.m. by operatives of the ‘E’ Division Patrol Team along Yelwa Road, Bauchi.
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Confirming the incident in a statement, Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, said the tanker, loaded with petroleum product, was involved in a road accident and overturned, triggering a fire that spread to nearby shops and buildings.
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South Korea’s Asian Games football captain apologised on Sunday for boasting that his gold medal meant he did not have to do military service.
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YouTube is changing how content is recommended on Shorts, with channels that mainly re-upload other creators’ videos facing reduced visibility on the platform.
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The former Anambra State governor said the recurring cases of kidnapping had placed families under constant fear, stressing that the protection of lives and property remained the government’s primary responsibility.
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More than 5,000 people have been arrested since Monday, according to the interior ministry, while about 735 educational establishments were affected on Friday, the education minister said.
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Mamdani praised and paid tribute to Nigeria’s extraordinary cultural influence across Africa and internationally. The Uganda-born mayor recalled growing up listening to Nigerian music and said he was excited to see some of the country’s stars perform.
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