Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Ex-Lawmaker Farouk Lawan Released After Serving Jail Term. Former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan, has been released from Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja after completing a five-year prison sentence for demanding and accepting a $500,000 bribe. His release was confirmed by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Tuesday, 22 October 2024. Lawan expressed his gratitude in a statement shortly after his release, saying, “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life as I step out of Kuje Custodial Centre, with a heart full of gratitude to Allah SWT for seeing me through this trial.” He…

Jack Wilshere Set to Join Norwich City as First-Team Coach. Jack Wilshere has confirmed he is leaving his position as Arsenal’s Under-18s head coach to join Norwich City as a first-team coach. The former Arsenal midfielder, who rejoined the club in July 2022, quickly made an impact by leading the Under-18s to the FA Youth Cup Final in his first full season in charge. Wilshere, who progressed through Arsenal’s academy before making 197 senior appearances for the club, has been praised for his influence on the development of young players. Per Mertesacker, Arsenal’s Academy Manager, expressed his admiration for…

Trump Campaign Accuses UK Labour Party Of Election Interference. Donald Trump’s campaign has accused the UK’s Labour Party of interfering in the US election, claiming that the party’s volunteers have been assisting Kamala Harris’s campaign. The Trump team has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), calling it “illegal foreign assistance” and describing the actions as part of a “feeble attempt” at election interference. The controversy erupted after a LinkedIn post from Labour’s head of operations, Sofia Patel, revealed that nearly 100 Labour members had travelled to the US to volunteer for the Harris campaign. Patel’s post…

Arteta Expresses Concern Over Calafiori Injury Ahead Of Liverpool Clash. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that defender Riccardo Calafiori’s injury during the 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League is “a bit of a worry.” The Italian, who joined the Gunners from Bologna this summer in a deal worth up to £42 million, was forced off in the second half after appearing to twist his right knee. Calafiori’s injury adds to Arsenal’s growing list of sidelined players, with key attackers Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka already out, alongside defender Jurrien Timber. Arteta said of Calafiori, “He…

Juventus Clarifies Hacking Incident After Fake Arda Guler Signing Announcement. Juventus has confirmed that their official English X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked after a false post appeared announcing the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler. The misleading post included an image of the 19-year-old Turkish international at an airport, with the caption: “Welcome to Juventus, Arda Guler. The rising star of football is now part of the Juventus family.” However, Juventus quickly addressed the situation through their Italian X account, explaining that their English account had been “compromised” and urging followers to disregard the “false information.” Even…

Police Arrest Four Over Missing NYSC Member In Rivers State. The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended four individuals in connection with the mysterious disappearance of Yahaya Faruq, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. Faruq, who was serving in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area, went missing on October 14 after reporting for work at his part-time job at LDM Chinese Mining Company. The incident has raised concerns across the community, prompting many to petition security agencies to investigate Faruq’s sudden disappearance. Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, confirmed the arrests to the News…

Enugu State Assumes Full Regulation Of Electricity Market. The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has officially taken over full regulatory oversight of the state’s electricity market, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s power sector. This development follows the expiration of the transition period, which saw the transfer of authority from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the state-level regulator. Enugu is now the first state in Nigeria to develop a sub-national electricity market, paving the way for others to follow. As part of this move, the EERC issued operational licences to Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited, a subsidiary…

Champions League Round-Up: Aston Villa Secure Top Spot, Vinícius Júnior Shines In Real Madrid Comeback. Aston Villa have continued their perfect start to the UEFA Champions League, defeating Bologna 2-0 on Tuesday to claim their third consecutive win and move to the top of the table. Meanwhile, Real Madrid staged a stunning comeback to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2, with Vinícius Júnior delivering a hat-trick in an unforgettable night of football. Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna Aston Villa extended their unbeaten run in this year’s competition with another impressive display at Villa Park. The first half saw Unai Emery’s side dominate…

President Tinubu Submits Bill For Regional System Of Government. President Bola Tinubu has submitted an executive bill to the National Assembly, signalling a transformative step towards a regional system of government in Nigeria. Govima News report. This significant move is set to decentralise power, granting greater autonomy to the country’s regions and addressing long-standing national issues. Key Implications of the Bill: Greater Autonomy: Each region will have increased control over its affairs, allowing for more tailored governance that reflects the unique needs of different areas. Increased Representation: The bill promises to amplify regional voices, ensuring that local perspectives are…

Kogi Police Ban Use Of Vehicles With Covered Number Plates. The Kogi State Police Command has announced a ban on the use of vehicles with covered number plates, as well as unregistered vehicles and motorcycles, across the state. This directive was issued by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, in a statement released on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya. The ban was deemed necessary after intelligence revealed that criminals have been using vehicles with obscured number plates to carry out illegal activities. “It has become an obstacle in checkmating crime and criminality…

Senate Launches Investigation Into NDLEA’s Drug Trafficking Allegations Against Senator Ashiru. The Nigerian Senate has established an ad-hoc committee to investigate allegations of drug trafficking levelled against Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru, who represents Kwara South Senatorial District. The move follows a personal explanation by Senator Ashiru, who raised concerns under Order 42 of Senate Rules. The allegations, made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), include claims that Ashiru was involved in drug trafficking, which led to the arrest of some of his aides. However, the senator has strongly denied these accusations, describing them as baseless and unfounded.…

US Court Clears Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema Of Fraud Allegations. The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has been exonerated of business fraud charges by an Atlanta district court, following a three-year investigation involving five US government agencies. The ruling brings an end to the allegations that have surrounded the Air Peace boss. The court found no evidence of financial loss to any bank in the indictment filed by the Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. The case involved former Springfield Aviation Company employee Ebony Mayfield, who was ordered to pay a $4,000 fine and placed…