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EFCC ARRESTS LAGOS-BASED SOCIALITE, FRED AJUDUA

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a Lagos-based socialite and businessman, FRED AJUDUA, over an alleged $1.43 million fraud. The arrest followed a Supreme Court order issued on Friday, 5th May 2025, which revoked his bail and directed that he be remanded in the Correctional Service. AJUDUA’S legal troubles date back to 1993, when he was accused of defrauding a German businessman of $1.43 million, and the EFCC in 2016 filed […]

todayMay 14, 2025

News

MBAPPE OVERTAKES LEWANDOWSKI IN LA LIGA’S TOP SCORER RACE

Real Madrid forward, KYLIAN MBAPPE, has overtaken Barcelona’s ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI in the race to be LaLiga’s top scorer this season. MBAPPE’S hat-trick in the 4-3 defeat in El Clasico saw him hit 27 goals, thereby leapfrogging LEWANDOWSKI in the Pichichi standings. The French international now holds the record for the most goals scored by a Real Madrid player in his debut season with 39 to his name, breaking the previous record held by the legendary IVAN ZAMORANO, […]

todayMay 14, 2025

Entertainment

CHIMAMANDA TO HEADLINE INAUGURAL ‘THINGS FALL APART’ FESTIVAL IN ENUGU

Celebrated Nigerian novelist, CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE, will headline the inaugural edition of the ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival, a cultural event set to take place in Enugu State from June 29 to July 5, 2025. The week-long festival, organised by the Enugu-based Centre for Memories – NCHETA NDIGBO, is an evolution of the annual Things Fall Apart Day, now in its fifth year and it aims to celebrate the towering legacy of the late CHINUA […]

todayMay 14, 2025

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU AND OTHER PROMINENT FIGURES PAY LAST RESPECT TO EDWIN CLARK

Political figures in Nigeria, including President BOLA TINUBU, former President GOODLUCK JONATHAN, his wife, DAME PATIENCE, Senate President, GODSWILL AKPABIO, Delta State Governor, SHERIFF OBOREVWORI, among others, yesterday paid their last respects to an elder statesman and respected leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), EDWIN CLARK. President TINUBU, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, GEORGE AKUME, at funeral service held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Kiagbodo, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta,expressed […]

todayMay 14, 2025

National

NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS FULL REPAYMENT OF $3.4BN COVID-19 IMF LOAN

The Federal Government has confirmed full payment of $3.4 billion loan received from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, MOHAMMED IDRIS, confirmed this while briefing newsmen yesterday after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting in Abuja. Recall that the Nigerian government last week officially removed itself from the International Monetary Fund, IMF,’s debtor list, amid the full settlement of its outstanding credit obligations.   Reports say […]

todayMay 13, 2025

News

CAF UNVEILS SEMI-FINAL FIXTURES FOR 2025 U-20 AFCON

The semi-final fixtures for the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed, following the completion of the quarter-final ties on Monday. Egypt survived a late scare to send Ghana packing from the tournament with a 1-0 win, while Morocco edged debutants Sierra Leone 1-0 in extra time to book their place in the semi-finals. The first semi-final will see Morocco take on Egypt, which will be played on […]

todayMay 13, 2025

Entertainment

MI ABAGA OPENS UP ABOUT SOME REGRETS OF HIS LIFE

Veteran Nigerian rapper, MI ABAGA has opened up about some of the biggest regrets of his life, revealing that learning how to roll cannabis tops the list. In an interview, the rapper admitted that while he doesn’t mix substances or do hard drugs, the ability to roll his own weed has led to excessive smoking. MI also spoke about mistakes in his relationships with women,  admitting to making poor decisions that cost […]

todayMay 13, 2025

News

CHELSEA STRIKER NICOLAS JACKSON BANNED UNTIL PREMIER LEAGUE’S NEXT SEASON

Chelsea striker, NICOLAS JACKSON will no longer feature for the Premier League side this season, after he was shown a red card for “serious foul play” during Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in Sunday’s early kick-off. Chelsea’s challenge intensified when JACKSON was dismissed for elbowing SVEN BOTMAN, with Referee JOHN BROOKSinitially issuing a yellow card, but following a VAR review at the pitchside monitor, he upgraded the decision to a straight red. Despite being reduced […]

todayMay 12, 2025

National

JOHN LEGEND CLAIMS KANYE WEST’S MOTHER’S DEATH AFFECTED HIS MENTAL HEALTH

American singer JOHN LEGEND has shared his thoughts about his former friend KANYE WEST, suggesting that the death of WEST’smother affected the rapper’s mental health. Recall that WEST, also known as YE, had openly talked about his experiences with bipolar disorder and autism, expressing his belief that he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder. However, LEGEND in a recent interview, said YE’S descent started after his mother passed in 2007, noting that his mental health has continued to deteriorate ever since […]

todayMay 12, 2025

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