EFCC Declares Two Suspects Wanted in N1 Billion Crypto Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared two suspects wanted in connection with the alleged N1 billion cryptocurrency scam linked to Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). In a notice shared via its official X account, yesterday, the commission identified the wanted persons as Folashade Odelana and Bamidele Ayodele Abiodun. The anti-graft agency urged members […]
Iwobi Leads Nigerians in CIES Top 300 Ranking
The CIES Football Observatory has listed four Nigerian players—Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, and Alex Iwobi—among the 300 most influential footballers globally for the 2024/25 season. Lookman ranked 48th worldwide and 10th among attacking midfielders, following a prolific season at Atalanta. With 15 goals, five assists, and a Europa League final hat-trick, the African […]
Army Appoints Idris as Sudan’s PM as RSF Plans Rival Government
Sudan’s new Prime MinisterKamil Idris has dissolved the country’s caretaker government. State news agency SUNA which reported this, did not specify when a new government, the first since war broke out between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, would be announced. Idris was appointed by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan’s head […]
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Appear in Court Tuesday
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday in response to a summons. Her lead counsel, West Idahosa (SAN), confirmed her appearance but noted uncertainty over whether the Federal Government intends to formally arraign her that day. He emphasized that Akpoti-Uduaghan, as a law-abiding citizen, will comply with […]
Federal High Court Sealed as JUSUN Enforces Nationwide Strike
On Monday, the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja was rendered inaccessible as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) enforced a nationwide indefinite strike ordered by the union’s national leadership. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to the court complex, located on Shehu Shagari Way, revealed that all entry […]
Notorious Native Doctor, Levi Obieze, Arrested While Fleeing Country
Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have arrested a well-known native doctor, Levi Obieze, also called ‘E de play, e de show,’ who is wanted by the Enugu State Police Command for alleged involvement in kidnapping and ritual killings. Obieze was apprehended by border patrol officers at the Gbaji checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme Road […]
Umeh King Dies at 103 After 50-Year Reign
UMEH, Delta State — His Royal Majesty Ambrose Odiri Owhe I, J.P, the traditional ruler of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South LGA, Delta State, has died at 103. The revered monarch reigned for 50 years, having ascended the throne in 1975 and becoming the first Umeh king officially gazetted by the Bendel State Government in […]
Trump: Putin Has ‘Gone Absolutely Crazy’
Trump Slams Putin After Massive Russian Assault on Ukraine: ‘He’s Gone Absolutely Crazy’ Former President Donald Trump on Sunday sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him “absolutely CRAZY” following Russia’s largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war three years ago. “I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir […]
Patti LaBelle Celebrates 81st Birthday on Tour
Patti LaBelle Marks 81st Birthday with Sold-Out Celebration at Barclays Center Patti LaBelle rang in her 81st birthday with a powerful performance and heartfelt celebration at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Saturday, May 24. The Grammy-winning icon headlined the sold-out show as part of the Queens Tour, which also features legendary artists Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, […]
Trump Extends EU Tariff Deadline to July 9 After Talks
US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend the deadline for negotiating tariffs with the European Union until July 9, following a “good call” with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Last month, Trump imposed a 20% tariff on most EU goods, later halving it to 10% to allow talks. Despite earlier threats to […]
