Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the arrest of social media influencer Martin Otse, known as Verydarkman (VDM) as a disturbing erosion of democratic values in Nigeria. The former Anambra State governor in a statement on his X page on Sunday expressed concern about the growing tension in the country, worsened by economic hardship and actions that undermine the rule of law and human rights. READ…

Bayern Munich were left stunned after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in a pulsating 3-3 draw against RB Leipzig that denied them an early Bundesliga title celebration. With Bayern needing just one more win to reclaim the title from current holders Bayer Leverkusen, it appeared Vincent Kompany’s side had pulled off a stunning comeback at the Red Bull Arena. But Yussuf Poulsen’s dramatic 94th-minute goal left Bayern’s champagne on ice —…

An Illinois man who brutally killed a six-year-old Palestinian Muslim boy and seriously injured his mother in a hate-fueled attack was sentenced on Friday to 53 years in prison, closing a chapter on a case that reignited fears of anti-Muslim violence across the U.S. Joseph Czuba, 73, was convicted in February of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and hate crime charges in the killing of Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to rein in members of his family, particularly his son, Seyi Tinubu. In a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku said Seyi appeared intent on securing political loyalty for his father through any means necessary—including coercion, violence, and intimidation. He made the remarks in response to allegations made by the President of the National Association of…

Ahead of the 2027 elections, discussions about a possible coalition between major political parties have taken place, with several meetings held intermittently. However, on Friday, the Labour Party (LP) revealed its position on the matter. Julius Abure, LP Chairman made the party stance clear, noting that LP ‘is not participating in any coalition discussions.’ READ ALSO: Anti-Tinubu coalition is a waste of time – Fayose Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of…

As Manchester United prepare for their Europa League semi-final first leg in Bilbao, the weight of expectation extends far beyond silverware and prestige. The true stakes? A financial lifeline worth more than £100 million. United’s underwhelming Premier League season — currently placing them 14th with their lowest points tally in history — has left their only route back into European competition through the Europa League. Failure to win the tournament…

5The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a foreign national, Elie Bitar, wanted over his alleged role in a cryptocurrency scam connected to the online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). In a bulletin made public by the commission, Bitar, aged 41, is said to be the mastermind behind a yscheme that lured unsuspecting investors into putting money into CBEX under the pretense of profitable cryptocurrency trading. The…

A 16 year old has been detained on suspicion of murdering three people following a deadly shooting at a hair salon in the city of Uppsala, Sweden’s Prosecution Authority confirmed on Wednesday. The attack, which unfolded late Tuesday afternoon, sent shockwaves through the university city, located 45 miles north of Stockholm. According to police, the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident and is not believed to be connected…

Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger has been handed a six-game suspension after throwing an object at the referee during a heated Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona in Seville. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed the sanction, citing “minor violence against the referees” under article 101 of its disciplinary code. The German international, who had been substituted in the 111th minute after suffering a knee injury, was shown a straight…

A U.S. Coast Guard crew seized approximately 10,000 pounds of cocaine from a fishing boat operating in the Atlantic Ocean earlier this month, the agency announced Monday. The contraband, valued at an estimated $74 million, marks another major victory in the ongoing battle against transnational narcotics trafficking. The seizure occurred in mid-April, roughly 1,200 miles west of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, where the Coast Guard cutter Calhoun identified…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has responded to recent comments made by former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States. During his address, Obi criticised not only the current Nigerian government but also the country itself, describing rising poverty levels and expressing concern over the administration’s economic policies. Reacting, Sanwo-Olu in a statement on his X page…

All Ukrainian forces have been expelled from Russia’s Kursk region, according to claims made by the Russian military on Saturday. General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of Russia’s Armed Forces, informed President Vladimir Putin during a video conference that the village of Gornal, the last Ukrainian-held settlement in the region, had been “liberated.” “Today, the last settlement in the Kursk region, the village of Gornal, has been liberated…