Author: Damilola

The Federal Government has placed negotiator Tukur Mamu and 47 other individuals and entities on its sanctions list over alleged involvement in terrorism financing and related activities. In an updated list published on Saturday, authorities named Abdulsamat Ohida, described as a senior commander of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), linking him to the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, and the July 5, 2022 assault on the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. Also listed is Mohammed Sani, alleged to be a member of Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladissudam (ANSARU). “Participated in…

Arsenal suffered a huge blow in the Premier League title race on Saturday, losing 2-1 at home to Bournemouth to give Manchester City renewed hope they can catch the long-time leaders. The visitors took the lead at a nervy Emirates through Junior Kroupi but Mikel Arteta’s men levelled through a Viktor Gyokeres penalty later in the first half. The Gunners made multiple attacking changes early in the second period but struggled to create clear-cut chances against Andoni Iraola’s enterprising team. Bournemouth were back in front in the 74th minute after a fluid move finished off by Alex Scott, who rifled…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu for comparing Nigeria’s fuel prices with those of other African countries, arguing that the assessment overlooks the real economic hardship faced by citizens. In a statement issued in Abuja by his aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the comparison as misleading, insisting that lower petrol prices do not translate to better living conditions for Nigerians. “It is both curious and troubling that the President would isolate fuel prices as a metric of economic comfort while ignoring the far more critical indicators of purchasing power, income levels, and cost of living,” he…

Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has said he is willing to support a consensus candidate if the All Progressives Congress (APC) adopts that option ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Gbenga Ogunleye, Adediran dismissed speculations that the party leadership had already endorsed a preferred aspirant for the race, insisting that no such decision has been made. “We restate, in line with the official position of the Lagos State APC leadership as communicated by the State Chairman, that no aspirant has been anointed and that all aspirants will participate in a credible…

President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigeria’s economic situation compares favourably with that of several other African nations, despite ongoing hardship faced by citizens. Speaking on Friday at a civic reception in Yenagoa, the president acknowledged the pressure of rising living costs, particularly fuel prices, but urged Nigerians to take a broader view of economic realities across the continent. “Yes, I hear you from various angles of the economy. The fuel prices are biting hard,” Tinubu said. “But look around. Let’s thank God that we are better off, listening to what is happening in other African countries, what they are…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has visited Maiduguri to commiserate with the Nigerian Army and the Borno State government over the recent terrorist attack in Benisheikh that claimed the lives of several personnel, including Brigadier-General Oseni Braimah. The visit, undertaken on behalf of Bola Tinubu, was disclosed in a statement by media aide to the vice president, Stanley Nkwocha. Shettima described the fallen soldiers as heroes who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation. “These men wore the uniform for all of us. They stood to protect our communities, our families, and the future of our children. Their courage…

The Nigerian Navy has arrested personnel involved in a public altercation with soldiers in Bayelsa State during a visit by Bola Tinubu on Friday. The incident, captured in a viral video, showed uniformed officers exchanging blows in a heated confrontation. In the footage, a driver of a vehicle marked “Naval Police” was seen stepping out to argue with another motorist before tensions escalated. Shortly after, a soldier approached and threw a punch, triggering a wider melee involving multiple personnel, with sticks and other objects used during the clash. The scuffle reportedly occurred as the president was departing an event venue,…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately withdraw and deactivate passports belonging to individuals who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive, conveyed in a statement by his media aide, applies to persons whose renunciation has been duly approved by the President. Tunji-Ojo said the move is backed by Section 29(1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, which provides that a citizen who formally renounces nationality ceases to be Nigerian upon registration of the declaration. According to him, once citizenship is relinquished, affected individuals are no longer entitled to…

The Nigerian naira maintained a steady position against the United States Dollar in early trading on Friday, April 10, 2026, across both official and informal markets. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the currency opened at about N1,361.75 per Dollar, reflecting ongoing efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria to manage liquidity and curb volatility. Early session data showed slight movement, with the Naira briefly strengthening to N1,360.75 before returning to N1,361.75. In the parallel market, the Naira traded at a premium, with Bureau De Change operators in Lagos and Abuja quoting rates between N1,450 and N1,470, depending on…

A member of the House of Representatives, Muhammad Hassan, is dead. Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the lower legislative chamber, announced Hassan’s passing in a statement on Saturday. Rotimi said Hassan, who represented Dawakin Kudu/Warawa federal constituency of Kano State, died on Friday after a period of illness. He was 66. Hassan was elected in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). He served as deputy chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary and was also a member of several panels, including public petitions, aviation, solid minerals, constitution review, and treaties, protocols and agreements. “With his demise,…