Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Police Arrest Musician Portable For Alleged Threat And Defamation Of Fuji Star Saheed Osupa. The Kwara State Police Command has arrested controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, over alleged criminal defamation, threats to life, and character assassination against Fuji legend Akorede Babatunde Okunola, also known as Saheed Osupa. Portable was apprehended by police operatives on Saturday evening at approximately 7:25 pm in Abeokuta, Ogun State, before being transferred to Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, for further investigation. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun…

Newcastle Humble Manchester United In 4-1 Rout As Chelsea Salvage Draw And Spurs Slip Again. Newcastle United delivered a commanding performance to dismantle Manchester United 4-1 in a pulsating Premier League clash, leaving Ruben Amorim’s side in deeper turmoil as their season continues to unravel. The heavy defeat marks Manchester United’s 14th loss of the campaign, a statistic that sees them languishing in 14th place on the table. A visibly frustrated Bruno Fernandes admitted after the match, “The club has never suffered like this.” The result has intensified the pressure on the Red Devils, whose hopes of European qualification…

Tinubu Directs NOUN To Transition Into Fully Online University. President Bola Tinubu has instructed the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to transition into a fully online institution, building on its expertise in open and distance learning to expand access to education across the country. Speaking during the 14th convocation ceremony of the university held in Abuja at the weekend, President Tinubu, who serves as the Visitor to the institution, was represented by the Director of Universities Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Hajiya Rakiya Ilyasu. The President emphasised the need for NOUN to fully embrace digital technology,…

Presidency Disowns 2027 Campaign Billboards, Calls Them Premature And Unauthorised. The Presidency has firmly distanced itself from a wave of political billboards promoting President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 general elections, labelling the advertisements as premature and unauthorised. In a statement issued on Sunday, Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga expressed concern over the increasing presence of such billboards in cities including Abuja and Kano, many of which feature the images of the President and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. “We have noted with dismay the emergence of these campaign billboards. Worth noting is that some of these billboards, bearing…

CCB Pushes Digital Revolution In Anti-Corruption Drive, Urges Citizens To Join The Fight. The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr Abdullah Bello Usman, has reiterated that the fight against corruption in Nigeria cannot be won by government agencies alone, stressing that the responsibility lies with every citizen. Speaking through Mr Edward Koyonda, Head of the Bureau’s Department of Education and Advocacy Services, at a two-day workshop in Lagos, Dr Usman called for greater public engagement and support in curbing corruption, which he described as one of the most formidable threats to Nigeria’s development. The workshop,…

UK Government Takes Control Of British Steel To Safeguard Jobs And Secure Industry’s Future. The UK government has officially taken control of Chinese-owned British Steel, following the swift passage of emergency legislation through parliament to prevent the closure of the country’s last remaining blast furnace site in Scunthorpe. At an extraordinary Saturday sitting of parliament, the legislation was passed without opposition, allowing the state to intervene in the operation of the northern England plant. The factory, which employs thousands of workers, is vital to Britain’s infrastructure, supplying steel for construction and rail networks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced…

US Court Orders FBI To Release Records On Nigerian President Tinubu. A United States District Court in Washington, D.C. has ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to disclose records related to a 1990s investigation involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The ruling, delivered by Judge Beryl Howell, marks a pivotal moment in a long-running legal battle over transparency concerning the Nigerian leader’s past. The court’s decision comes after years of requests for information, primarily driven by Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin and anti-corruption campaigner Aaron Greenspan, who sought access to documents under the U.S. Freedom…

Internet Fraudster Turns Himself In To EFCC In Benin, Vows To Reform. Benin, Nigeria – In a surprising turn of events, a 28-year-old internet fraudster voluntarily surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin on Monday, 8 April 2025, expressing a desire to abandon his criminal activities and start anew. The young man, hailing from Oredo Local Government Area in Edo State, handed himself over to Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACEI Effam Okim, the Acting Zonal Director of the Benin Zonal Directorate. In a candid statement, he explained his decision, saying, “I reported myself because…

JAMB Releases 2025 Mock UTME Results, Assures Candidates Of Improved Exam Experience. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted on Thursday, 10 April 2025. Candidates who participated in the optional mock examination can now check their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” via SMS to either 55019 or 66019 using the same mobile number registered for the exam. This year’s mock examination was designed not only to test candidates’ readiness but also to trial JAMB’s latest innovations in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format ahead of…

China Rules Out Further Tariff Hikes As Hopes Rise For US Trade Deal. China’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed that tariffs on American goods will not be increased further, acknowledging that the current levels have already rendered most imports virtually impossible. The move has been interpreted as a signal of restraint amid heightened trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The development comes as former US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his willingness to reach an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite ongoing disputes. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Trump said: “He’s been a friend of mine for…

Osimhen Shines For Galatasaray, Focused On Team Success Amid Transfer Speculations. Victor Osimhen has reaffirmed his commitment to Galatasaray’s title ambitions, expressing gratitude for the unwavering support he has received from fans, friends, and family. The Nigerian striker, who was all smiles after scoring his 29th goal of the season in Galatasaray’s 2-0 win over Samsunspor, said any decision about his future would be made with everyone’s best interest in mind. “They’ve been there not only for me but also for my friends and family. The decision will be made for what’s best for everyone,” Osimhen said, acknowledging the…

NDLEA Destroys Record 1.6 Million Kilogrammes Of Illicit Drugs In Landmark Operation. In a significant stride against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed approximately 1.6 million kilogrammes of assorted illicit substances in what has become the largest single drug destruction exercise in the agency’s history. The incineration took place on Saturday, 12 April 2025, at an isolated location in Ipara, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. The drugs, seized from operations across Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states, were set ablaze in the presence of dignitaries including government officials, traditional rulers, members of the…