President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is committed to keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated, even if that means maintaining a military presence there beyond his Aug. 31 deadline for withdrawal. He also pushed back against criticism that the U.S. should have done more to plan for the evacuation and … Continue reading Troops will stay in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans only ~Biden
Two dead, as car explodes
Two persons have been reported dead after a car crashed and exploded at Elele-Alimini, Emuoha Local Government of Rivers State. The car was said to be traveling to Ahoada, another town in the state when the incident occurred The vehicle was loaded with petroleum products resulting in the explosion. The state police command confirmed that … Continue reading Two dead, as car explodes
California burns down
A wildfire raged through a small Northern California forest town Tuesday, burning dozens of homes as dangerously dry and windy weather also continued to fuel other massive blazes and prompted the nation’s largest utility to begin shutting off power to 51,000 customers. The Caldor fire in the northern Sierra Nevada had burned an estimated 50 … Continue reading California burns down
Afghanistan president Ghani arrive in UAE with family and with looted money
Run-away Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has landed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with his family members and the multimillion-dollar assets he allegedly plundered when he escaped from Kabul following Taliban take over. Local media reports announced Ghani’s arrival into the Emirates on Wednesday, adding that the ousted Afghan leader was welcomed into the country … Continue reading Afghanistan president Ghani arrive in UAE with family and with looted money
US freezes Afghan Central Bank’s assets of $9.5billion
The Afghan government reserves held in United States’ bank accounts have been frozen by the Joe Biden administration. This directive blocked the Taliban from accessing billions of dollars held in U.S. institutions, according to two people familiar with the matter. U.S. froze nearly $9.5 billion in assets belonging to the Afghan central bank and stopped … Continue reading US freezes Afghan Central Bank’s assets of $9.5billion
Michy Batshuayi sign new Chelsea contract.
The 27-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge from Marseille in 2016 but has been regularly loaned out to other clubs. Michy Batshuayi spent time on loan at Borussia Dortmund and Valencia, before two spells at Crystal Palace, with the Belgium international now heading to Turkey. However, he has also scored 25 goals in 77 Chelsea appearances, … Continue reading Michy Batshuayi sign new Chelsea contract.
Afghan women stopped from banking job as Taliban takes over
Afghan women In early July, as Taliban insurgents were seizing territory from government forces across Afghanistan, fighters from the group walked into the offices of Azizi Bank in the southern city of Kandahar and ordered nine women working there to leave. The gunmen escorted them to their homes and told them not to return to … Continue reading Afghan women stopped from banking job as Taliban takes over
A Night To Remember For Brentford
Amid a celebratory atmosphere for Brentford's first top-flight game since 1947, and the first in front of a full house at their new stadium, the Bees took the lead as Sergi Canos caught out Bernd Leno with a flashed, near-post effort from 15 yards in the 22nd minute. Arsenal rallied briefly in the second half … Continue reading A Night To Remember For Brentford
Detained Igboho’s aids gets 24 sureties after 50 days in DSS custody
Igboho's aids The 12 detained aides of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, may be on the way to perfecting their bail and regaining freedom from the custody of the Department of State Services where they have been held for about 50 day Our reporter learnt that each of the 12 … Continue reading Detained Igboho’s aids gets 24 sureties after 50 days in DSS custody
Olympic silver medalist provisionally Suspected for doping violation
Chijindu Ujah British sprinter Chijindu Ujah, who won a silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the Tokyo Olympics last week, has been provisionally suspended for a doping violation, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Thursday. If the suspension is upheld, all four members of Great Britain's relay team -- which finished behind Italy … Continue reading Olympic silver medalist provisionally Suspected for doping violation
9Naija 