Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has congratulated his son, Seni, on his victory at the 67th Grammy Awards. Seni earned his first Grammy for his contribution to the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack, which won Best Reggae Album. In a post on X, Saraki expressed his joy at seeing his son’s passion recognised on a global stage, adding that he is “super proud” of him. “Congratulations, Seni, on winning your first Grammy last night for your work on the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack, which took home the award for Best Reggae Album!” he wrote. “Seeing you pour your heart…

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has declared himself the best-ever player in the game, rating himself above bitter rival Lionel Messi; Argentina’s Diego Maradona; and the legendary Pele of Brazil.  Debates over who will be regarded as the Greatest of all Time (GOAT) in football have been raging over the years, pitting mostly Ronaldo and Messi. Both have won 13 Ballon d’Ors – five for the Portuguese and eight for the Argentine football wizard. Before now, Ronaldo and Messi have been compared with Pele – who won three World Cups – and Maradona who scooped the 1986 edition of the competition.…

Napoli announced on Monday the signing of AC Milan attacker Noah Okafor following the departure of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia last month. Switzerland’s Okafor arrives at the Serie A leaders on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy. Georgia’s Kvaratskhelia left Napoli in January for Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth a reported 70 million euros ($72 million). “Welcome Noah,” Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis said on X. De Laurentiis had attempted to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi and Fenerbahce’s Allan Saint-Maximim before turning his attention to Okafor. The 24-year-old has scored just one goal in 11…

The Naira weakened against the dollar at the official market on Monday, closing at N1,495.60 per dollar, according to data from the FMDQ Security Exchange. This marks a depreciation of N20.82, representing a 1.4% decline from the previous trading day on Friday, January 31, when the currency closed at N1,474.78 per dollar. The decline highlights continued volatility in the foreign exchange market as demand for the dollar remains high.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to pay N1.12bn in compensation to the family of one Mike Madu, killed by an INEC driver in Imo State. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment on Friday, ordered INEC to pay the N1.12bn with 10 per cent interest per annum from the date of judgment until the final or full payment is made. In addition, the judge ordered  INEC, its Chairman, Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, and other defendants to send a letter of condolence to the late Madu’s family. “An order is hereby made for the defendants…

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been arrested and suspended from duties over his declaration of martial law, was in court again Tuesday for hearings to decide whether to remove him from office officially. Yoon, a former prosecutor, plunged democratic South Korea into political turmoil when he declared martial law on December 3, suspending civilian rule and sending soldiers to parliament. His attempt to impose martial law only lasted around six hours as the opposition-led parliament defied armed troops to vote it down and later impeached him over the move. As part of a separate criminal probe,…

Chief Abraham Areola, a 73-year-old man, who was seen in a viral video being attacked by a man identified as the Olorile of Orile Ifo in Ogun State, Oba Semiu Ogunjobi, has narrated his ordeal, while seeking the protection of Nigerians and relevant authorities from the monarch. This is as the Ogun State government has promised to probe the incident and take appropriate action. Meanwhile, Chief Areola who spoke to Newsmen noted that the monarch had vowed to “kill me,” following a video showing the elderly man being repeatedly assaulted and publicly humiliated on the street over an alleged chieftaincy…

A 36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, has reportedly died by suicide today in the United States following a court ruling that required him to pay $15,000 in monthly child support to his ex-wife. Dr. Erinne, originally from Anambra State, Nigeria, had been embroiled in a prolonged and contentious divorce battle, which also involved custody issues surrounding their children. The court’s decision to side with his ex-wife in the child support case proved financially devastating for the doctor, ultimately leading to his death. Clayton Udo, a Nigerian-American, took to social media to confirm the news and shared his concerns about…

At least five people have been killed in a suspected terrorist attack on Lighitlubang village, in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred late on the night of January 31, 2025, when the assailants stormed the village while the residents slept. Eyewitnesses reported that the victims were brutally slaughtered during the assault. Moses Bankat, a local resident, confirmed the tragedy, telling reporters in Jos, “It happened around midnight. Suspected terrorists entered the village and killed a family of five – a man, his wife, and their child, as well as another couple.” The Plateau State Police…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has intensified its crackdown on drug-related activities, conducting major raids at notorious drug hotspots across the metropolis.  The operation, carried out on January 30, targeted areas known for drug trafficking and abuse, including Fagge, Kwarin Kaya, Kofar Wambai, and Kofar Mata. The raids resulted in the arrest of 18 suspects linked to various drug offenses and the recovery of significant quantities of illicit substances. Speaking on the development, the NDLEA Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, said the agency remains committed to its mandate. “This operation is part of our…