Author: Damilola

The Presidency has refuted viral social media reports alleging that members of the kitchen staff at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa were arrested over an alleged attempt to poison President Bola Tinubu. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, dismissed the claims on Sunday via his verified X account, describing the report as entirely false. The widely circulated video purported to show activities within the presidential villa, accompanied by narration claiming security operatives arrested a presidential chef linked to an alleged poisoning plot. The voiceover alleged, “Today we examine reports surrounding the shocking arrest of a…

Benjamin Sesko continued his impressive scoring run, netting the decisive goal as Manchester United secured a 2–1 victory over Crystal Palace to climb into third place in the Premier League, while Tottenham Hotspur’s relegation worries deepened following defeat at Fulham. Handed his first start in seven matches under manager Michael Carrick, Sesko delivered when it mattered most, helping United extend their unbeaten run since the former midfielder assumed control at Old Trafford. The win means United have now collected 19 points from a possible 21. Crystal Palace struck first when Maxence Lacroix overpowered Leny Yoro to head home Brennan Johnson’s…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has explained that the National Assembly approved a hybrid system combining electronic and manual transmission of election results in the amended Electoral Act to enhance participation and prevent voter exclusion ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abbas said relying solely on electronic transmission was unrealistic due to Nigeria’s inadequate internet coverage and persistent electricity challenges. The Speaker made the remarks on Sunday while receiving Spain’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Felix Costales, during a courtesy visit at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media…

Pope Leo XIV has called on countries caught up in the worsening Middle East crisis to embrace dialogue and demonstrate moral responsibility in preventing further violence following reported joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. Speaking during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican, the pontiff voiced “deep concern” over the rapidly unfolding situation, particularly developments within Iran, according to Vatican News. He stressed that lasting stability cannot emerge from military confrontation or threats between nations. “Stability and peace are not built with mutual threats, nor with weapons, which sow destruction, pain, and death, but only…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Reginald Peter Chidiebere, described by authorities as “a wanted drug kingpin”, ending over a decade of evasion linked to multiple cocaine and heroin trafficking cases. According to a statement issued on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, Chidiebere was initially arrested in 2013 over cocaine trafficking offences and subsequently arraigned before Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos under charge number FHC/L/187c/2923. However, he absconded after being granted bail and remained in hiding for years. The agency said investigations later identified him in February 2024 as one of…

At least one person has been confirmed dead while 11 others sustained injuries after Iranian missile attacks struck airport facilities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, authorities in the United Arab Emirates have said. The strikes, launched late Saturday, were carried out by Iran in retaliation for ongoing military operations against its territory by the United States and Israel. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, Abu Dhabi Airports disclosed that emergency services were responding to damage caused by intercepted aerial threats targeting Zayed International Airport. “Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to an incident resulting from the interception of…

Fresh details have emerged on how intelligence gathered by the United States played a decisive role in the joint American-Israeli military operation that resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to a report by The New York Times on Sunday, intelligence from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) indicated that Khamenei would attend a high-level meeting involving senior Iranian officials at a leadership complex in Tehran. The information reportedly shaped the timing and execution of the coordinated strikes. Iranian state media confirmed that Khamenei was killed after missiles hit targets in the capital, Tehran, following earlier…

Manchester City overcame the absence of star striker Erling Haaland to secure a narrow 1–0 victory over Leeds United on Saturday, moving within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal. Haaland missed the encounter in his birthplace due to a minor injury, which manager Pep Guardiola described as “not a big problem”. City struggled to find their usual rhythm without the Norwegian forward but managed to grind out an important win against a Leeds side that had suffered only two defeats in their previous 16 matches. Leeds nearly took an early lead but failed to capitalise on their strong opening…

The African Union (AU) has voiced serious concern over coordinated military strikes carried out by the United States alongside Israel against targets within the Iran, warning that the development risks deepening tensions across the Middle East. In a statement released Saturday via X, Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mahmoud Youssouf, said he was “deeply concerned by the reported military strikes carried out by the United States in coordination with Israeli forces against targets inside the Islamic Republic of Iran, an escalation that marks a serious intensification of hostilities in the Middle East.” He urged all parties involved to embrace restraint…

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has dismissed claims connecting him to the ongoing online dispute between social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and content creator Mitchell Mukoro, also called King Mitchy. The controversy followed allegations circulating online suggesting an improper relationship or undisclosed dealings between Tinubu and King Mitchy — claims reportedly amplified by VeryDarkMan amid his criticism of the influencer. The dispute gained attention after King Mitchy announced the renovation of a dilapidated school within six days, presenting the initiative as evidence that impactful change could be achieved quickly with genuine commitment.…