Author: Festus Adeloye

President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the anniversary in Abuja. Akume explained that the committee has been tasked with planning, organising, and executing all approved programmes for the celebrations. In a statement by the director of information in the SGF office, Segun Imohiosen, he described the Independence Day as both a moment of reflection and a…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has validated the change in the national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), confirming former Senate President, David Mark, as the national chairman of the coalition opposition party. The other members of the party’s national officers, according to the official website of the Commission, include former Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Mani Ibrahim Ahmad, and Akibu Dalhatu as the national secretary, national treasurer, and national financial secretary, respectively. Only last month, the electoral umpire, while denying the ADC leadership recognition, claimed that it was yet to receive the report of the party’s…

BUA Group has condemned the tragic attack that occurred near its Okpella facility in Edo State, resulting in the deaths of eight Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) operatives and a civilian driver. The company expressed deep sadness over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen, the NSCDC, and the government of Nigeria, wishing the injured officers a swift recovery. BUA Group in a statement, said that, “we note with grave concern the abduction of a foreign expatriate, even as four others were rescued unharmed. We are working closely with security agencies to ensure…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has requested that X Corp. take down a tweet posted by popular activist Omoyele Sowore criticising President Bola Tinubu. Taking to its X account on Saturday, the DSS stated that Sowore’s tweet disparaged the president and posed a threat to national security. Sowore had, on August 25, shared a video of  Tinubu during a state visit to Brazil, lambasting him over his comment on corruption no longer existing in Nigeria. “This criminal @officialABAT actually went to Brazil to state that there is no more corruption under his regime in Nigeria. What audacity to lie…

Angela Rayner has resigned as deputy prime minister and housing secretary after admitting she did not pay enough stamp duty on her second home. She has also quit as deputy leader of the Labour Party, an elected post. In a letter to Sir Keir announcing her resignation, Ms Rayner said the strain her children have been put through by her remaining in post has “become unbearable” and she “deeply” regrets her decision to not seek additional specialist tax advice. She previously said lawyers had told her she did not have to pay second home stamp duty on her Hove flat…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele, the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted for alleged financial crimes. In a post on its social media handles on Friday, the anti-graft agency said Ogundele was being sought in connection with a case involving “diversion of funds and money laundering.” According to the EFCC, Ogundele, a 44-year-old indigene of Ori-Ade Local Government Area in Osun State, was last traced to G29, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos State. The statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of EFCC Media and Publicity, said: “The public is hereby notified…

Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Ehigiator Arase has passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja. Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was later appointed Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Before becoming IGP, he headed the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the police force’s top intelligence unit. Born on June 21, 1956, in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Arase studied Political Science at Ahmadu Bello University, graduating in 1980, and joined the Nigeria Police Force on December 1, 1981. He later earned a Law degree from the University of Benin and…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has charged the publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore with false publication and forgery. In a three-count charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/374/2025 filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, the IGP accused Sowore of among others, making false publication about the police on his media platforms and forging a police signal. The counts read: *That you Omoyele Sowore and Sahara Reporters on or about the 30th day of July, 2025 did conspire between yourselves to commit a felony to wit forgery and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 1 (2) (C) of Miscellaneous…

A United States District Court has sentenced the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, to 56 months in prison over his involvement in a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 relief fund fraud. According to a statement by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, the sentence was delivered on Tuesday, August 26, by U.S. District Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Oba Oloyede, 62, who holds dual Nigerian and U.S. citizenship and resides in Medina, Ohio, was also ordered to pay $4,408,543.38 in restitution, forfeit his Medina residence purchased with fraud proceeds, and surrender an additional $96,006.89 seized by…

Sixteen-year-old substitute, Rio Ngumoha scored a dramatic 100th-minute winner on his Premier League debut, securing a 3-2 victory for Liverpool against 10-man Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Monday night. Arne Slot’s team led 2-0 with goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike, the latter coming shortly after Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon was sent off for a reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Newcastle fought back with goals from Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula, leveling the score at 2-2. Ngumoha, who was introduced in the 96th minute to replace Cody Gakpo, curled home a composed finish…