The Nigeria Police Force has secured the extradition of a high-profile fraud suspect, Abubakar Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates. Muhammed, who had been on the run since 2023, was extradited to Nigeria on Friday, May 23, following his arrest in Dubai on April 15. According to a statement by the police spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi,…
The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, has dispelled the rumours of a possible attack by bandits on the ancient community, especially on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. There has been rumour making the rounds that suspected bandits had issued a threat to attack the church. It was further rumoured that the palace…
Arsenal, on Saturday, pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Barcelona to lift the Women’s Champions League in Lisbon. Stina Blackstenius’ late goal proved to be the winner in a game where the Gunners were largely dominated. But in the end, the English team managed to clinch their second European crown against the odds. Blackstenius…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has assured his supporters that he will contest the 2027 general election on the party’s platform. Read Also: How I was trafficked for prostitution in Mali – Actress Jumoke George’s daughter He gave the assurance while speaking to a group of…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced a scheduled maintenance shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), set to begin on May 24, 2025. In a statement released on Saturday by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, the NNPC said the shutdown is part of a planned maintenance and sustainability…
The political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections are gaining ground in Delta State, as Hon. Ngozi Okolie, member of the House of Representatives representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, officially announced his resignation from the Labour Party, citing internal disorganisation and lack of direction within the party. Okolie made the announcement of his resignation and defection…
Former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore has alleged that President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari have done immense damage to Nigeria. Sowore said this while speaking on issues of democracy and the challenges faced by Nigeria and her people ahead of May 29, the second anniversary of Tinubu’s assumption of office. According to Sowore,…
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened Apple and other smartphone manufacturers with a 25 per cent tariff unless their devices are built in the United States. Trump initially said the tariff would apply only to Apple — an unusual move to single out a specific company in trade policy. However, he later expanded the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, demanding immediate implementation of the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement or risk a nationwide industrial action. Speaking at a press conference held in Abuja on Friday, ASUU President, Dr. Chris Piwuna, said the union’s patience is wearing thin over the government’s…
Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has promised to counter the Federal Government’s criminal suit against her with what she described as “factual and statutory defences.” This comes after her legal team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Ehiogie West-Idahosa, confirmed on Friday that it had formally received the summons filed at the…