Activist Verydarkman has apologised to soldiers, police officers, customs and immigration personnel over comments he made at the Nigerian Bar Association’s 66th Annual General Conference. In a video shared on Friday, September 4, VDM reflected on his speech during a discussion on insecurity, where he referred to military, police, immigration and customs personnel as “unknown gunmen.” He admitted…
The suspect, identified as Hadiza Ibrahim, was captured on CCTV footage at Katsina Green House, where she was seen stealing various items from a shop. The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old woman who specializes in shoplifting in marketing environments within the Katsina metropolis, for allegedly stealing goods worth ₦10,102,000. She was arrested…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Abuja-based house agent, Hajia Adama Adamu, over an alleged property fraud involving N288m. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a post on its official X handle on Wednesday, noting that the suspect was apprehended by operatives of its Ilorin Zonal Directorate following a petition. According to…
Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, on Wednesday, faulted President Bola Tinubu for allocating funds accrued from the fuel subsidy removal to state governors in return for their votes and support in 2027. Calling out the president, Melaye said Tinubu thinks he is smart to have diverted the proceeds of subsidy to governors. In 2023, during…
Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth. Mikel Arteta’s men held off the challenge of Pep Guardiola’s City to seal a long-awaited triumph with one game to spare. AFP Sport looks at the key factors as the Gunners finally got over…
Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta’s side settled the semi-final second leg with Saka’s strike late in the first half at an ecstatic Emirates Stadium. The Gunners, who drew 1-1 in the first leg…
Determining the most overrated players is subjective and can vary based on individual opinions. However, during the 2019-20 Premier League season, some players received mixed reviews or were considered by some as overrated. Keep in mind that opinions may have changed since then, and these assessments were made at that specific time. Here are a…
The Federal Government has proposed N135.22bn in the 2026 budget for what it described as “Electoral Adjudication and Post Election Provision,” pointing to a fresh multi-billion-naira commitment to managing disputes and obligations that typically trail Nigeria’s elections. The provision was contained in the House of Representatives Order Paper for March 31, 2026, which carried the…
Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer could set out plans to step down as soon as Monday, UK media have reported, the same day his likely successor is expected to be sworn in as an MP. Veteran Labour politician Andy Burnham is due to take up his seat in the House of Commons, three days…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said a monthly salary of ₦1 million would be worthless to workers without a stable naira and improved economic conditions. Mr. Joe Ajaero, NLC president, said organised labour was more concerned about the value of the naira than nominal wage increases, stressing that rising inflation has continued to erode workers’ purchasing…
