Reps Back NMDPRA Boss, Vow Probe Into Refinery Sales and Crude Access Issues
The House of Representatives Committee on the Petroleum Downstream sector has rejected calls for the removal of Mr. Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Committee Chairman, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, said the panel reviewed the performance of the […]
Court Dismisses N12.3bn Fraud Case Against Otudeko After Settlement
The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a N12.3 billion fraud case against Honeywell Group Chairman, Dr. Oba Otudeko, and three others after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) formally withdrew the charges on Wednesday. The EFCC had previously brought a 13-count charge (Suit No. FHC/L/20C/2025) against Otudeko, former First Bank Managing Director […]
Maduka Okoye Handed Two-Month Ban Over Betting Scandal
Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who plays for Udinese, has been suspended for two months by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) due to his involvement in a betting controversy tied to a Serie A match against Lazio in the 2023/2024 season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old was found guilty of breaching sporting regulations after being […]
Datti Backs Obi’s 2027 Bid, With or Without Him
Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has expressed that Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, is welcome to once again seek the party’s presidential nomination for the 2027 election—regardless of whether he returns as his running mate. Baba-Ahmed made this known during an appearance on The Morning Brief, […]
Iran Accuses UK, France, Germany of Violating 2015 Nuclear Deal
Tehran has accused Britain, France and Germany of failing to respect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, after they threatened to reimpose sanctions over its atomic programme. The 2015 deal, reached between Iran and the UN Security Council’s permanent members — Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States — plus Germany imposed curbs on Iran’s […]
Rashford Completes Medical at Barcelona Ahead of Loan Move
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has reportedly completed his Barcelona medical. The 27-year-old flew into the city on Sunday from the northwest and an official unveiling is expected on Wednesday. Manchester United and Barcelona have agreed a loan deal for the 2025/26 season with an option to buy him next summer for around £26m. Barcelona […]
Malcolm‑Jamal Warner Dies at 54 in Costa Rica Drowning
Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, acclaimed for his role as Theodore “Theo” Huxtable on The Cosby Show, tragically passed away at age 54 on July 20, 2025, during a family beach outing in Costa Rica. He was reportedly caught in a powerful rip current off Playa Cocles (Caribbean coast, Limón province), where bystanders pulled him ashore. Despite the […]
FG reopens recruitment portal for immigration, civil defence, others
The Federal Government has announced the reopening of the online recruitment portal for Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies, following a temporary suspension to optimize system performance. The announcement was contained in a statement shared via the official X account of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). The recruitments are for vacancies in the […]
IGP Meets with Retired Officers at Force Headquarters
In fulfilment of his earlier promise, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has arrived at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he is currently addressing retired police officers who gathered peacefully to express their concerns over retirement benefits. The IGP’s presence is a demonstration of the Police leadership’s commitment to listening to […]
Osimhen Set for Permanent Galatasaray Move After Napoli Deal
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is now set for a permanent switch to Turkish giants Galatasaray and will soon undergo his medical. This follows the club’s successful agreement with Napoli on all transfer terms ahead of today’s deadline. The deal was sealed on Sunday after weeks of drawn-out negotiations, with Napoli confirming that Galatasaray had met […]
