The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate and comprehensive deployment of police tactical assets to troubling communities in Plateau State. In a statement on Wednesday morning, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the deployment was in response to the series of attacks and killings that have plagued some communities in…
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has described the recent killings in the state as genocidal, alleging that they were sponsored. Recall that at least 52 people, including children, were killed on March 28, 2025, following suspected herders’ attacks on communities in the Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas and surrounding areas of the…
Arsenal secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. It is often said that being the underdog can be an advantage, and Arsenal appeared determined to prove that point as they faced the most successful club in Champions League history. The Gunners may have benefited from…
A total of 11 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party have approached the Supreme Court challenging what powers President Bola Tinubu has to suspend a democratically elected structure of a state. The suit filed by the governors also challenges the declaration of a state of emergency rule in Rivers State. While the media previously reported…
Napoli and Manchester United are in advanced talks over the potential transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen with the Italian club reportedly ready to offer the Red Devils a discount on the player’s release clause. According to Il Mattino, Napoli director Giovanni Manna has flown to London to discuss the sale of the 26-year-old with…
Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has tipped Fulham centre-back Calvin Bassey to reach the heights of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, after a standout performance in Fulham’s 3-2 win over the Premier League leaders at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Bassey, 25, was instrumental as Fulham ended Liverpool’s 26-match unbeaten run in the league, producing a dominant…
The Lagos State Police Command has discovered a baby factory in the Ijegun area of the state and rescued 10 people. Three suspects were also arrested. The spokesperson for the command, Benjamin Hundeyin, shared this with reporters on Monday. Hundeyin said the illegal activity was exposed after the police received a tip-off last Saturday. He…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected internet fraudster, accused of purchasing bank account details from individuals to perpetrate financial crimes. A statement on Monday by the EFCC’s head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said Sunday’s fraudulent scheme involved recruiting young individuals to open multiple bank…
The naira depreciated by 2.4 per cent and 2.6 per cent in March at both the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market window and the parallel market compared to the previous month. According to the latest Afrinvest Monthly Market Report titled ‘Analysing Global and Nigerian Economies & Financial Markets’, the naira dropped to N1,536.82/$ and N1,530.00/1.00…
The leadership tussle in the Labour Party took a dramatic twist on Monday after the Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee of the Labour Party announced the removal of Hon Afam Ogene as LP Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives over his involvement in anti-party activities. The NEC also vowed to direct the disciplinary committee…
