Three Nigerians Jailed in US Over $520,910 COVID-19 Scam

Kamaldeen Karaole, Stephen Olamigoke, and Johnson Omodusonu sentenced for pandemic-related fraud Total restitution of $520,910 ordered by U.S. federal court Scam involved stolen unemployment insurance cards and ATM withdrawals A…

Sodiq Olaitan

Pressure Mounts on Jonathan Over 2027 Presidential Race

Northern opposition urges former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest against Tinubu PDP insiders raise concerns about his inactivity and potential litigation risks No official confirmation yet on Jonathan’s intentions Ahead…

Sodiq Olaitan

Lil Kesh Confirms He’s Safe After Reported Robbery And Stabbing In Lagos

Afrobeats singer Keshinro Ololade, better known as Lil Kesh, has spoken out following reports that he was stabbed and robbed in Lagos on Wednesday. The 30-year-old, famous for his smash…

Ayobami Owolabi

Eze to Become Arsenal’s Third Most Expensive Signing

Eberechi Eze will leave Crystal Palace for £67.5m, to become Arsenal's third most expensive signing. He has 150+ appearances, scored the 2025 FA Cup winner, and debuted for England in…

Alabi Abeeb

Liverpool’s Jeremie Frimpong Out for Weeks

Liverpool right-back Jeremie Frimpong will miss several weeks with a hamstring injury. He is expected back after the September international break. Liverpool may rely on Joe Gomez and other squad…

Alabi Abeeb

Skate-a-Thon Nigeria Awards ₦8.6 Million to Winners

Skate-a-Thon Nigeria winners shared ₦8.6 million in prizes. The event featured races and hockey that attracted athletes nationwide. Organisers say it is boosting roller sports and inspiring youth participation. Skate-a-Thon…

Alabi Abeeb

Nigeria Sets 2026 Oil Output Target at 2.5m Barrels Daily – NUPRC

NUPRC says oil production rose from 1.46m barrels in Oct. 2024 to 1.8m barrels daily Commission targets 2.5m barrels per day by 2026 through deepwater projects and field reactivation Sustainability…

Sodiq Olaitan

ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike, Rejects FG’s Loan Scheme

Union accuses FG of failing to honour 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement Describes government’s loan scheme as a “poison chalice” for lecturers Rallies to be held on campuses next week as warning…

Sodiq Olaitan

Federal Gov’t Targets N24bn Savings on Official Air Travels

FG launches BisonFly Project to cut costs on MDAs’ official air travels Initiative could save between N18bn and N24bn annually through discounted fares Project will enhance accountability, transparency, and fiscal…

Sodiq Olaitan

Bauchi Police Arrest 748 Suspects, Recover N38m, Stolen Property

The Bauchi State Police Command says it has arrested 748 suspects and recovered over ₦38 million in cash along with stolen property within the last six months. Commissioner of Police,…

Ayobami Owolabi