Author: Alade Adisa

Still reeling from the death of its President General, Pa James Oghoroko in military detention, the Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, has suffered yet another loss as 81-year-old Pa Dennis Okugbaye, the community’s Treasurer, also died in military detention yesterday. The sad news of Pa Okugbaye’s death, the second person of the six arrested Okuama leaders, has led to tension in Okuama Community. The Okuama leaders were arrested in August 2024 and have been kept in military detention without trial. The late Okugbaye was arrested alongside late Oghoroko, Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo,…

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has confirmed Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, Nigeria’s Governor for OPEC, as Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025. A statement by Nneamaka Okafor, media aide to the Minister of Petroleum (state), Heineken Lokpobiri, confirmed the development on Tuesday. The statement said the appointment of Adeyemi-Bero by OPEC “would provide a vital platform for Nigeria to advocate for balanced energy policies that benefit oil producers, consumers, and the global economy. “His appointment was confirmed at the 189th meeting of the OPEC Conference. “Prior to his appointment as the Chairman of the OPEC Board of…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has announced that he will not manage another club after his time with the Premier League champions comes to an end. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League clash against Juventus, Guardiola confirmed his decision, emphasizing his commitment to City. The Spaniard, who joined Manchester City in 2016, extended his tenure with a new two-year contract in November. Having previously managed Barcelona and Bayern Munich, Guardiola stated that he is not considering any other club for the future, solidifying his legacy at The Etihad. “I’m not gonna manage any other club after…

President Bola Tinubu has extended the olive branch to his political opponents and everyone not on the same page with him to join in as the government strives for peace, unity, and development of the country, saying even though people may have different political inclinations, Nigerians are one. The president spoke when he commissioned the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex, BATTIC, at the headquarters of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS in Sauka, Abuja on Tuesday. Tinubu added that Nigerians are all occupants of one building who are only living in different rooms. President Tinubu arrived the Nigeria Immigration Service…

Police officers have been stationed outside the Afe Babalola Chambers in the Magodo area of Lagos to maintain security. NEW DAILY PRIME reports that Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer and activist is currently facing charges before the Ekiti State Magistrate Court over alleged defamation of a legal icon, Afe Babalola in his book titled, ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.’ The officers are present to prevent any disruption, amid a planned protest in response to the prosecution of human rights activist Dele Farotimi. The chambers are one of the locations designated for the start of a protest organized by…

Nigeria and France’s relationship was strengthened by President Bola Tinubu’s November trip to Paris, alarming those who see it as going against the trend of other countries in the region severing ties with their erstwhile colonial oppressor.France, whose colonialist iron hand once held sway over large parts of Africa, is learning to its cost that the continent is no longer willing to be dictated to.The European nation’s diplomatic relations with sub-Saharan Africa have hit a nadir, with countries like Senegal and Chad forcing shut French bases within their territories or severing military ties in the wake of Niger, Mali, and…

Members of the House of Representatives from the 17 states in Southern Nigeria have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills. Rising from a meeting at the National Assembly complex on Tuesday, the lawmakers however, urged the executive arm to consult further and seek input from more stakeholders. Coming under the aegis of the Southern Reps Caucus, they hinted at possible amendment to some provisions of the bills before they could be passed. While addressing a media conference, the leader of the group, Rep Nicholas Mutu (PDP, Delta), said the caucus had met earlier where their endorse…

Citing division within the party and the need to serve the people of his constituency better, a member of the House of Representatives Fom Dalyop Chollom on Tuesday defected from Labour Party, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Chollom’s resignation letter from the LP was read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas during plenary on Tuesday. In the letter, Chollom who represents the Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency cited the political crisis in Labour Party as one of the reasons for his defection. He also said he joined the APC to be able to represent his…

Marcus Rashford is fighting to save his Manchester United career after Telegraph Sport learnt the club were open to selling him last summer and remain receptive to bids being made. United are said to be concerned about Rashford’s lifestyle off the pitch and there are fears he is no longer as focused on his football as he could be. Sources have said he is dealing with a number of off-field distractions that are affecting his performances. Rashford was fined two weeks’ wages in January after he was pictured drinking heavily on a night out in Belfast and was dropped for…

Police in Kano have arrested three notorious fraudsters, recovering the sum of N129,542,823,000 billion fake currencies from them. Nura Ibrahim (26) of Sharada Quarters, Kano, Mohammed Muktar (35) of Hotoro Quarters, Kano, and Ahmad Abdullahi (30) of Kaga Local Government Area of Borno state, were arrested at different times and locations, following a tip off by a good Samaritan on the nefarious activities of the suspected criminals. The arrest of Nura on December 1, 2024, led to the arrest of Mohammed and Ahmed. Ahmed who hails from Borno state is the ring leader of the gang who have been terrorizing…