The National Economic Council (NEC) has announced plans to begin a nationwide crackdown on illegal gold miners and mineral smugglers, as part of renewed efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s natural wealth and plug massive revenue leakages. The move comes after the Council expanded the mandate of its Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft Prevention and Control,…
Fresh pressure is mounting on former President Goodluck Jonathan to drop his alleged 2027 presidential ambition, as prominent Niger Delta figures led by ex-militant leader High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) intensify efforts to rally regional support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election. According to findings, Tompolo, alongside close allies including Kestin Pondi, Managing Director of…
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Thursday issued a dramatic plea for peace as an intensifying U.S. military campaign against alleged drug traffickers around Venezuela sent regional tensions soaring. Speaking in English to union leaders, Maduro implored: “Yes, peace, yes peace forever. No crazy war, please!” His remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a spectacular performance on Wednesday night, scoring twice to power Galatasaray to a 3–1 victory over Bodø/Glimt in their UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 clash. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 3rd minute with a precise right-footed strike from a Mario Lemina assist, before doubling the lead in the…
In a bold move to transform Osun State into a powerhouse for sports development, Governor Ademola Adeleke has appointed Afrobeats megastar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as the Chairman of the Osun State Sports Trust Fund. The appointment marks a strategic step by the state government to harness Davido’s global influence and network in…
A yet-to-be-identified Nigerian man has been arrested by Thai authorities for alleged drug trafficking after a midnight raid at a bustling nightclub in Ratchaprarop, Bangkok, that officials say had become a hub for foreign drug syndicates. According to reports by The Thaiger, a popular Thai news outlet, officers of the Office of the Narcotics Control…
A 36-year-old Nigerian woman living in Texas, United States, Gbemisola Akayinode, has been charged with the murder of her nine-year-old daughter, Oluwasikemi, after allegedly leaving her inside a locked car for over eight hours while she went to work. According to a report by ABC News on Tuesday, the Harris County Sheriff, Ed Gonzalez, ruled…
A major rift has erupted between the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Presidency over claims of Christian persecution, with CAN accusing President Bola Tinubu’s media team of “twisting facts” and “trivialising the blood of martyrs.” The controversy erupted after a statement from the Presidency claimed that CAN had dismissed allegations of a “Christian…
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the suit filed by ten Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-controlled states challenging President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. A seven-member panel of Justices, led by Justice Inyang Okoro, announced the decision on Tuesday after the parties adopted their written addresses and submissions. The…
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has ordered a comprehensive multi-agency review of the proposed presidential pardon list to ensure only eligible beneficiaries are cleared. The review involves the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences…
