Vinicius, 24, was widely expected to win the prestigious award in Paris last month but ultimately lost out to Manchester City’s Rodri. Real Madrid responded with anger, boycotting the event and refusing to send representatives to France, claiming they felt disrespected. According to The Mail, only three out of 99 journalists from different countries –…
The Lagos State Government has refuted claims that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Reports had surfaced alleging that Sanwo-Olu took legal action against the EFCC, citing threats of arrest, detention, and prosecution following the conclusion of his tenure. The suit, reportedly a fundamental rights enforcement action,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, into custody. According to his team, the former governor had voluntarily honored an invitation from the anti-corruption commission and arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, accompanied by his legal representatives. However, sources within…
An investigation has uncovered that “businessman” Aliko Dangote has entered into a contract with “Vitoil” for the supply of five cargoes, each containing 38,000 metric tonnes. One of these cargoes was transported by the vessel “CL Jane Austen,” as tracked by Bloomberg. The Dangote Refinery has disrupted the federal government’s petrol supply strategy by commencing…
Donald Trump has filed a motion to dismiss the hush money case against him after President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden. On Monday, Trump’s legal team asked a judge to throw out the criminal conviction, arguing that the ongoing legal proceedings could disrupt Trump’s presidency. Trump’s lawyers renewed their efforts to have the…
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has named acclaimed actress, producer, and director Funke Akindele as its new National Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria. This esteemed appointment recognizes Akindele’s relentless dedication to HIV advocacy, awareness, and her commitment to advancing efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. With a career…
A businessman in Abia State has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of forcibly entering his home in the early hours of the morning and subjecting his pregnant wife to distressing treatment. The incident reportedly occurred around 2 a.m., when EFCC officers allegedly broke into the residence without prior notice or…
The Federal Government has abolished the controversial 18-year age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions nationwide. The announcement was made by the new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who also indicated plans for a broader review of Nigeria’s education policies during his tenure. This decision, expected to impact thousands of prospective students, marks a…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday led a delegation of governors’ wives and dignitaries to the funeral of Patience Eno, the late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State. Among those in attendance were former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and several governors, including Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Bala Mohammed…
Asari Dokubo, a prominent leader in the Niger Delta region and former President of Ijaw Youth Worldwide, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu and Minister Nyesom Wike. Dokubo cautioned that any attempt to remove Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office would have severe consequences. In an interview on Arise Television, Dokubo…
