Police Illegally Arrest 16 Church Workers In Lagos Property Dispute Despite Restraining Court Order
The Nigeria Police are being criticized again for getting involved in a land dispute. This time, 16 workers were arrested while working on a church property in Lekki, Lagos, even though a court had already ordered that no one should interfere with the land. According to a petition seen by SaharaReporters, the Celestial Church of […]
Suspected gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Kaduna
In the early hours of Thursday, some unknown gunmen kidnapped a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, in Kurmin Risga, a community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The priest was taken from his house at St. Gerald Quasi Parish around 12:15 a.m. The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan confirmed the incident through its […]
Footballer who k!lled cyclist in crash is jailed
A professional footballer, Lucas Akins, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for causing the death of a cyclist in a road crash. The incident happened on March 17, 2022, in Netherton, West Yorkshire. Akins, 36, was driving his Mercedes G350 when he failed to stop at a give-way sign and pulled out onto […]
Fenerbahce defender Osayi unveils U-13 soccer tournament for rising stars in Edo
Bright Osayi-Samuel, a Nigerian international and defender for Fenerbahçe, has launched the second edition of his Under-13 football tournament in Edo State. The event, called the Bright Osayi U-13 Football Tournament, is focused on helping young boys grow their skills, build character, and enjoy the game of football. Speaking at a press conference in Benin […]
UCL: ‘It’s written’ – Roy Keane names two clubs to play final
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has shared his prediction for this season’s UEFA Champions League final. With the tournament now in the semi-final stage, four teams are still in the running: Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Barcelona, and Inter Milan. Arsenal will face PSG, and Barcelona will go up against Inter Milan in the semi-finals […]
Step aside in 2027, you’re running an insular government – Tinubu’s former aide Hakeem Baba-Ahmed issues warning to Nigerian president
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who recently left his role as a special adviser to the vice president, has asked President Bola Tinubu not to run for re-election in 2027. In an open letter, Baba-Ahmed said it’s time for a younger generation of Nigerians to take over and lead with fresh ideas and new energy. He encouraged Tinubu […]
Rivers Sole Administrator attends first NEC meeting at Aso Villa
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, took part in his first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting today, April 24, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Also at the meeting was the recently-defected Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. Other state governors present included […]
Kwankwaso, Obi worked for Tinubu in 2023, may do so again in 2027 – Deji Adeyanju claims
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has made a strong claim about the 2023 Nigerian presidential election. He said that Peter Obi, who ran for president under the Labour Party, secretly supported Bola Tinubu. He also said that Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NNPP helped Tinubu win. Adeyanju shared his thoughts on social media, saying both politicians […]
Former South Korea President Moon Jae-in indicted for corruption
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been indicted on corruption charges related to his son-in-law’s job at a low-cost airline. According to the Jeonju District Prosecutors’ Office, Moon allegedly accepted 217 million won (about $150,000) to help his son-in-law get a position at Thai Eastar Jet, even though the son-in-law had no relevant experience […]
I won’t go against my leader — LGA chairmanship aspirant steps down for Lagos speaker Obasa’s son
Oluwagbenga Abiola, the vice-chairman of Agege Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State, has stepped down from the upcoming council chairmanship race to support Abdulganiyu Obasa, the son of Mudashiru Obasa, the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Abiola had been a strong contender for the chairmanship ahead of the July 12 elections. […]