Jude Okoye Remanded at Ikoyi Correctional Centre
Jude Okoye, former P-Square manager, has been remanded at Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending his bail hearing on March 6. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court gave the order as Okoye, alongside his company Northside Music Limited, faces money laundering charges involving N1.38bn, $1m, and Ā£34,537. Okoye maintains his innocence. READ ANOTHER […]
Arsenal Thrash PSV as Real Madrid, Aston Villa Win UCL Ties
Arsenal defeated PSV Eindhoven 7-1 last night, in their Champions League Last-16 First Leg. Real Madrid claimed a small edge on city rivals Atletico Madrid with a tight 2-1 Champions League last 16 first-leg win. Aston Villa Beat Club Brugge 3-1 in Belgium in their first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie , while […]
Trump Defends Policies in First Congressional Address
President Donald Trump delivered his first address to Congress since reclaiming office, using the speech to defend his policy decisions within his first 43 days. He justified halting military aid to Ukraine and imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. On Ukraine, Trump revealed he had received a letter from President Volodymyr Zelensky, […]
LeBron James Hits 50,000 Career Points
LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points, further cementing his legacy as the leagueās all-time leading scorer. The Los Angeles Lakers star hit the milestone on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 25-foot three-pointer, bringing his total to 50,002 points. James, now 40, had already […]
Chelle Names 35-Man Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named a 35-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Captain Ahmed Musa, Troost-Ekong, and Joe Aribo return, while six new faces join. The squad includes home-based players like Papa Mustapha and Kayode Bankole, with injured Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and long-absent Maduka Okoye also listed. […]
Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Accountant General
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. Announcing this in a statement, Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the appointment followed a thorough selection process, including a written test, ICT assessment, and oral interviews. The 57 year old Ogunjimi will assume office on March 7, 2025, the same […]
Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty to $3M U.S. Romance Scam
A 47-year-old Nigerian man, Darlington Akporugo, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy in connection with a $3 million romance scam that targeted elderly victims across the U.S., according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Operating from Houston, Akporugo and his accomplices used fake identities on social media to lure victims into fraudulent online relationships, convincing them to send money for fake business […]
President Tinubu Urges Prayers For Leaders, Nation’s Stability, Progress
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for fervent prayers for the countryās leaders and the peace, stability and progress of the nation, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking on Monday at the State House Mosque during the opening Tafseer for the Month of Ramadan, the President, who was represented by his […]
FEC ApprovesĀ Provisional licenses for 11 Private Universities
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu today approved provisional licenses for 11 private Universities in Nigeria. Briefing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa said President Tinubu is committed to expanding the frontiers of Educational opportunities and infrastructure, while […]
NNPC Reduces Pump Price of Petrol to N860 per liter
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced its pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N945 to N860 per liter. This adjustment comes a few days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery lowered its ex-depot price, influencing market trends. As of the time of filing this report, there is […]