Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended the Nigeria Police Force for their efforts in rescuing Mrs. Folashade Odumusu, the wife of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumusu, who was recently kidnapped. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed that the rescue operation was successfully carried out within a week. The mission resulted in the safe release of the victim, unharmed, alongside the neutralisation of some kidnappers, the recovery of weapons, and the retrieval of ransom paid. Peter Obi, in a statement via X on Friday, praised the professionalism displayed by…

Belgium’s football federation on Friday announced Frenchman Rudi Garcia as the new national team coach, after the sacking of Domenico Tedesco. The federation said they would formally introduce the 60-year-old former Napoli, Lyon and Roma boss to the press at an event later in the day.

US President Donald Trump said Thursday his administration would appeal a federal judge’s ruling that temporarily blocks his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. “Obviously we will appeal it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about the ruling by Washington state District Judge John Coughenour, who said the president’s order was “blatantly unconstitutional.” A federal judge on Thursday put a temporary block on Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. The ruling imposes a 14-day stay on the enforcement of one of the most controversial executive orders Trump signed in the hours after he was sworn into office for…

US authorities arrested 538 illegal migrants and deported hundreds in a mass operation just days into President Donald Trump’s second administration, his press secretary said late Thursday. “The Trump Administration arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals,” Karoline Leavitt said in a post on social platform X, adding “hundreds” were deported by military aircraft. “The largest massive deportation operation in history is well underway. Promises made. Promises kept,” she said. Trump promised a crackdown on illegal immigration during the election campaign and began his second term with a flurry of executive actions aimed at overhauling entry to the United States. He has…

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF), has neutralised kidnappers of the wife of the retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Hakeem Odumosu, and recovered ransom. Mrs. Odumosu was kidnapped from her residence in the Arepo, Obafemi/Owode local government area of Ogun State on Friday by four heavily armed men. The kidnappers were said to have stormed the home of the Odumosus, shooting sporadically. Mrs. Odumosu was about to enter her home when they dragged her from her LEXUS Jeep, and took her through swampy areas to an unknown location. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who revealed through a statement said:…

The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has delayed the start of his traditional rites, he returned to Canada, postponing the process ahead of his scheduled coronation on April 4. After receiving the staff of office and certificate of appointment from Governor Seyi Makinde on January 13, Owoade was expected to begin the series of traditional rites required for his enthronement. However, instead of initiating the rites, the Alaafin-elect left for Canada the following day. According to PUNCH, a source close to the monarch revealed that Owoade needed to return to Canada to officially resign from his professional commitments…

Ruben Amorim on Wednesday sought to clarify his bombshell statement that his Manchester United side are “the worst team” in the club’s history, with the manager accepting a share of responsibility for the crisis at Old Trafford. United’s 3-1 defeat against Brighton on Sunday was the sixth loss in their past nine Premier League games under Amorim, who arrived in November to replace the sacked Erik ten Hag. The club, languishing in 13th place in the Premier League table, face Scottish giants Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday, a competition in which they are well-positioned to qualify for the…

Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD FCTA) has commenced a three-day warning strike over unpaid salaries, allowances, and other demands. The strike has grounded activities in government hospitals in Abuja. The President of ARD FCTA, Dr George Ebong, disclosed this in a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Dr Ebong said the strike came after a three-week ultimatum issued last year by the doctors elapsed. Speaking on behalf of ARD, Dr Ebong decried the neglect of hospitals and doctors’ welfare in the nation’s capital. He stressed that doctors in Abuja have become abandoned projects, calling on the…

The Federal Government has congratulated Donald Trump following his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. A statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa on Tuesday, said Nigeria and the United States have enjoyed cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interest, especially promoting good governance, sustainable development, and the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. “Nigeria therefore looks forward to further strengthening our historic, strong, and vibrant strategic partnership for the benefit of all our people,” the statement added. Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as president on…

Prince Harry Wednesday dramatically settled a hotly disputed lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloid publisher, which apologised for hacking the British royal’s phone and agreed to pay him “substantial damages”. Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers offers “a full and unequivocal apology” to the prince “for the phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators instructed by them”, Harry’s lawyer David Sherborne told the High Court in London. AFP