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EFCC denies confirming and giving reasons for VDM’s arrest

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports from the BBC about the arrest of VDM. The BBC had initially shared news that Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for EFCC, confirmed that VDM was detained due to several petitions against him. According to their report, VDM was supposed to face charges in court soon. […]

Okpebholo approves establishment of nursing school in Udomy community

Governor Monday Okpebholo has given the green light for a new College of Nursing, Health Sciences, and Technology in his hometown, Udomi, located in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. This comes after the governor signed a new bill into law on May 5, 2025, which was passed earlier the same day by […]

UCL, Europa League: Wenger urges UEFA to review qualification rules

Arsène Wenger, the legendary former manager of Arsenal, has called on UEFA to revisit and possibly change the current Champions League qualification rules. His comments come ahead of what looks like a potential all-English Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Both teams have impressed in Europe this season and are closing in […]

Group accuses EFCC of stalling Matawalle’s probe, demands immediate action

A civic group in Northern Nigeria, known as the Concerned Northern Forum (CNF), has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for failing to act swiftly on corruption allegations against former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle. During a press briefing in Kaduna, CNF’s chairman, Aliyu Muhammad Sani, expressed disappointment with the EFCC’s slow response. […]

Trump’s first 100 days: GSA cuts $30bn in government wide contracts, others

In the first 100 days of President Trump’s return to office, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced major changes led by the General Services Administration (GSA). On Monday, DOGE shared via their official X account that the GSA had slashed $30 billion from government-wide contracts. In addition to the budget cuts, the agency began […]

FG shuts down illegal mining site in Kaduna

The Nigerian government has successfully dismantled an illegal mining operation in Damau, located in the Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The operation, executed by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, was carried out without any conflict, relying on intelligence gathering and effective community engagement to address the ongoing issue. The mining site, rich […]

Gunmen kill three Russian police officers

In a tragic incident on Monday, gunmen opened fire on police officers in Dagestan, a region in southern Russia. At least three officers were killed, and four others sustained injuries. The attack occurred in the region’s capital, Makhachkala, when police tried to stop a car, according to local reports. Dagestan’s leader, Sergei Melikov, confirmed the […]

Anambra security heads meet, fine-tune strategies over President Tinubu’s planned visit

Security chiefs in Anambra State held a crucial meeting on Monday to finalize safety plans ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled visit to the state on Thursday. President Tinubu is set to embark on a one-day visit to Anambra, where he will officially open several projects initiated by Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration. According to a […]

LaLiga: Vinicius Jr making Mbappe uncomfortable at Real Madrid – Jorge Sampaoli

Former Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has suggested that French superstar Kylian Mbappe isn’t feeling at ease at Real Madrid. Sampaoli pointed out that Mbappe seems to be struggling to play his best game because of his teammate, Vinicius Jr. He explained that Mbappe is unable to play in his preferred central attacking role. Since Vinicius […]