Referee punished after asking Messi for his shirt
Concacaf has taken disciplinary action against referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava after he appeared to ask Lionel Messi for his jersey. This happened after Inter Miami’s 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in the Champions Cup on Wednesday night. Nava was seen approaching Messi at the end of the game, seemingly requesting his shirt. Later, […]
IBB: I hope true winners of past elections will be recognized – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has responded to a statement made by former Military President Ibrahim Babangida (IBB). Babangida recently admitted that the late Chief MKO Abiola was the real winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. IBB made this statement during the launch of his autobiography, A […]
Former NHIA boss’ family writes U.S, seeks country’s intervention
The family of Prof Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has asked the U.S. government to help secure his release from detention in Nigeria. They believe he is being unfairly held due to his criticism of the government. In a letter dated February 18, 2025, Prof Yusuf’s wife, […]
Ukraine must be included in talks to end war – Trudeau, Zelensky
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have made it clear that Ukraine must be involved in any discussions to end the war with Russia. The two leaders spoke on the phone on Thursday, emphasizing that Kyiv must have a seat at the negotiating table. Their statement comes as former U.S. President […]
Sokoto: Security forces arrest notorious arms trafficker supplying weapons to terrorists
Security forces in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State have arrested Hamza Suruddubu, a well-known arms dealer accused of supplying weapons to terrorists operating in the region. According to intelligence reports shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama, Suruddubu has been a major supplier of firearms in Eastern Sokoto. He allegedly transported weapons from Zamfara […]
Russia hits Ukraine’s gas infrastructure in extensive overnight air attack
Russia carried out a large air attack on Ukraine overnight, launching 161 drones and 14 missiles. The attack targeted gas infrastructure in the northeastern Kharkiv region and hit the power supply in the southern Odesa region for the second night in a row. Ukrainian officials say this is part of a bigger plan to weaken […]
EFCC arraigns 14 Filipinos for alleged Cyber-terrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken 14 Filipino nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd, to court in Lagos. They were arraigned before Justice Musa Kakaki at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi. The suspects—Marj Maranga, Zara Fabian, Jonalyn Mendoza, Dominique Medina, Rachelle Cabalona, Krystel Aquilesca, Caselyn Pionela, Raizza Camara, Danica […]
NAFDAC uncovers shops in Idumota with unregistered narcotics, fake drugs and vaccines stored in toilets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has discovered shops in Idumota, Lagos, selling fake drugs, unregistered narcotics, and vaccines. Shockingly, some of these illegal medicines were stored in toilets, putting public health at serious risk. NAFDAC continues its efforts to protect Nigerians by cracking down on shops selling unsafe drugs. […]
Court clears IPOB leader of terrorism charges, awards N5m damages against FG
A Federal High Court in Owerri, Imo State, has ruled that Chika Edoziem, a key leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not guilty of terrorism, insurgency, or other criminal activities. The court also declared that the Nigerian government violated his rights by labeling him a terrorist. Edoziem, who is a top figure […]
Mast falls and kills man in Edo
A middle-aged driver lost his life in Edo State after a mast at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium collapsed on him during a heavy storm. The tragic incident happened on Thursday, February 20, while he was trying to save decorating materials for his boss. According to reports, the mast fell due to strong winds that came before […]