Author: Damilola

A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has held talks with Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau state, during the governor’s ongoing trade and security visit to the United States. The meeting centred on expanding collaboration between Nigeria and the US, particularly in the areas of security, economic growth and broader bilateral relations. Moore described the engagement as constructive and forward-looking, noting that both sides explored ways to strengthen ties between the two countries. “It was an honor to meet with the governor of Plateau state in Nigeria, Caleb Mutfwang, yesterday. We had a meaningful and productive…

A Kano State High Court has fixed April 15 for the continuation of the trial of Abdullahi Ganduje, former governor of Kano State, and seven other defendants over allegations of large-scale misappropriation of public funds. Ganduje is standing trial alongside his wife, Hafsat Umar, and his son, Abdullahi Umar, on an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy, bribery, diversion and misappropriation of public funds running into billions of naira. Other defendants in the case include Abubakar Bawuro, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Ltd, Safari Textiles Ltd and Lasage General Enterprises Ltd. When proceedings resumed, the prosecution informed the court of its readiness…

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cautioned the public against the growing practice of using banknotes to make decorative cash bouquets, warning that it constitutes defacement of the national currency and could attract stiff penalties. Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually on February 14. In a statement issued on Monday and shared on its official X account on Tuesday, the apex bank said anyone found guilty of the practice could face up to seven years’ imprisonment under existing currency laws. The trend, which has become increasingly popular in recent years, involves folding and rolling banknotes of various denominations and arranging…

The Senate on Tuesday gave its approval to the appointment of Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The confirmation came after lawmakers considered and adopted the report of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire (APC, Ondo Central). While presenting the committee’s findings, Adegbonmire called on the Senate to endorse the nomination of Justice Oyewole, who currently serves on the Court of Appeal. He said, “That the Senate do Receive and Consider the Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters on the…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has published the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), with a strong performance recorded across several subjects. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Minna, Niger State, by Ibrahim Wushishi, NECO’s registrar, who disclosed that candidates were examined in 16 subjects. According to Wushishi, a total of 96,979 candidates registered for the examination, comprising 51,823 males (53.43 percent) and 45,156 females (46.56 percent). Out of this number, 95,160 candidates eventually sat for the exams — 50,785 males (53.36 percent) and 44,375 females (46.63 percent). He revealed that 73,167 candidates earned credit passes…

Former Chief of Staff to the late Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari, has revealed that the former president was deeply pained by his inability to completely tackle Nigeria’s security problems before the end of his tenure. Gambari made the disclosure on Monday while speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. According to him, although Buhari took some solace in the successes recorded against Boko Haram, lingering insecurity in other parts of the country weighed heavily on him. “One of the things that pained him the most is that he was unable to do more about the security situation in…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have instructed workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately return to work, following successful negotiations with authorities. The directive came after a meeting involving the labour unions, Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and members of the Senate Committee on the FCT. The talks began late on Monday and stretched into the early hours of Tuesday. In a joint statement issued after the meeting, the unions said the grievances raised by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC) were comprehensively resolved. According to the statement,…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially completed a transfer from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid, with the Spanish giants confirming the deal on Monday, just hours before the European winter transfer window shut. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Atletico agreed to pay a fixed fee of €35 million, with a further €5 million in performance-related add-ons, for the 29-year-old winger. The move places Lookman among Nigeria’s most expensive football exports, ranking second behind Victor Osimhen, whose transfers involving Napoli and Galatasaray exceeded €70 million. Lookman has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Rojiblancos, keeping him at the Wanda Metropolitano…

Authorities in South Africa have disconnected electricity supply to the Nigerian High Commission, citing unpaid municipal charges. The development was confirmed by Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Nasiphi Moya, in a post on X on Monday. According to her, the action was taken under the city’s ongoing #TshwaneYaTima campaign, which targets defaulters owing substantial amounts for municipal services. “#TshwaneYaTima: We’ve disconnected electricity at the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They owe the city for utility services,” Moya wrote. The incident is not unprecedented. The Nigerian diplomatic mission in South Africa has previously faced similar sanctions due…

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to miss today’s league match despite being fully fit, adding another chapter to a career that has blended extraordinary success with high-profile disputes. Widely regarded as one of football’s all-time greats, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has also built a reputation for openly voicing displeasure when circumstances at his clubs fall short of his standards. Ronaldo, who turns 41 on February 5, 2026, has never hidden his frustration in such moments. Planet Football reported on Monday that the Portugal captain, now with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, is again at the centre of attention in…