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Taskforce arrests 12 suspected land grabbers in Lagos

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has arrested 12 people suspected of being land grabbers in the Ikeja area of Lagos. These individuals were reportedly causing trouble for property owners on NERDC Road. According to CSP Adetayo Akerele, the chairman of the taskforce, the arrests were made after receiving reports from the […]

Perez reacts as Real Madrid legend, Marcelo announces retirement

Real Madrid legend Marcelo has officially retired from football at the age of 36. He announced his decision in a video shared on social media. Marcelo had an incredible career, spending 19 years at Real Madrid. During that time, he won five Champions League titles and six LaLiga trophies. When he left the club, he […]

US sanctions network delivering Iranian oil to China

The United States has announced financial sanctions on an international network that supplies Iranian oil to China. The US Treasury Department revealed this in a statement on Thursday. This is the first sanction of its kind under President Donald Trump’s administration. According to the statement, the targeted network is responsible for moving millions of barrels […]

Access Bank CEO and top officials face arrest after court order over loan scheme

A Lagos High Court has issued an arrest order for Access Bank CEO Bolaji Agbede and other senior officials over allegations of fraud linked to a loan agreement. Security agents reportedly visited the bank’s headquarters on February 5, 2025, to enforce the order. The case involves a N333 million loan given to Balmoral International Limited […]

Immigrants into UK must wait for 15-years before becoming eligible for British citizenship -UK conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch announces plans to tighten immigration in UK (Video)

The United Kingdom is set to introduce stricter immigration rules under the leadership of Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. In a major policy announcement, she proposed that immigrants must wait at least 15 years before they can apply for British citizenship. Currently, immigrants can apply for British citizenship after living in the UK for six […]

Injury: I was very upset with Jesus’ words – Neymar

Brazilian football star Neymar has expressed his frustration with his former coach at Al Hilal, Jorge Jesus. The coach had questioned whether Neymar was ready to play after recovering from a long injury. Neymar recently returned to action with Santos, playing in the second half of their 1-1 draw against Botafogo in the São Paulo […]

BREAKING: Tinubu sacks Uni Abuja VC, overhauls leadership of federal varsities

In a significant move to reform Nigeria’s higher education system, President Bola Tinubu has announced a series of leadership changes at several federal universities. The most notable of these is the dismissal of Prof. Aisha Maikudi, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, which has now been renamed Yakubu Gowon University. According to a statement from […]