Author: Festus Adeloye

Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori on Sunday felicitated his daughter, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu on her 45th birthday. Erhiatake, a House of Representatives member who represents Ethiope Federal Constituency in the National Assembly was born on May 4 1980. In a statement he personally signed, Ibori described Erhiatake as a fearless and principled leader who has been walking in his footsteps politically. He further said without Erhiatake his political enemies who are working to assault his legacy would have succeeded. He wrote “Today 45 years ago, God almighty gave you to the family. I celebrate you with immense…

Paris Saint-Germain has suffered a big setback ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match against Arsenal. This comes after the French Ligue 1 winners stated on Friday that their star attacker, Ousmane Dembele, suffered a hamstring injury during Tuesday’s Champions League victory against Arsenal. “Ousmane Dembele has strained his right hamstring,” a statement on PSG’s official website read. “His condition is progressing well. A further assessment will be carried out shortly.” PSG already have one foot in the Champions League final after emerging from the first leg with a narrow 1-0 victory against the Premier League North…

Prince Harry has lost a long-running legal battle challenging the United Kingdom’s government’s decision to downgrade the level of taxpayer-funded security he receives when visiting the country, a move that allows authorities to proceed with a more limited, “bespoke” arrangement for the Duke and his family. The Court of Appeal upheld an earlier High Court ruling that found the decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) which stripped Harry of automatic police protection following his 2020 departure from royal duties was lawful. Harry’s legal team had argued that the decision left the Duke,…

Justice Serifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court, sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Friday, convicted and sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, to death by hanging for the murder of one of his passengers, Oluwabamise Ayanwole. The trial Judge gave the judgment on Friday. In March 2022, Ominikoron, 47, was charged by the Lagos State Government with four charges of suspected rape, conspiracy sexual assault, and murder. According to the charge, the murder occurred on February 26, 2022, about 7 p.m., along the Lekki-Ajah Conservation Motorway in Lagos. The prosecution said that Ominikoron…

Barring last-minute change of plans, Nigeria will host the International Qur’anic Recitation competition in August this year. The event, which will feature participants from about 20 countries, is spearheaded by a former member representing Bassa/Jos North federal constituency of Plateau State, Muhammad Adam Alkali A statement made available to journalists on Thursday said the event will kick off in Jos, Plateau State capital, with the finale slated to hold in Abuja. At a preparatory meeting, Alkali expressed his gratitude to the Centre for Islamic Studies, Usman Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS) for what he described as robust support. He articulated the…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disassociated itself from a fraudulent site requesting payments from candidates who missed the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board said that the site, “Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw” and account number 8520641017 at Sterling Bank, associated with it, are scam. The disclaimer is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin said the account is being exploited to defraud unsuspecting candidates who missed their UTME. “We issue this urgent notice to inform the public about this nefarious…

A member of the House of Representatives, Kafilat Adetola Ogbara has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not allow what happened in the 2023 presidential election when President Bola Tinubu lost in Lagos state to happen again. Ogbara, who represents Kosofe Constituency in an interview with newsmen said the party is already putting plans in place to ensure the president wins Lagos in the 2027 presidential election. According to the result released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Presidential Candidate of the LP, Peter Obi, polled 582,130 votes, while Tinubu of the APC polled 571, 575 votes…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended an open invitation to a former governor of the state, Chief James Ibori to officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oborevwori, who formally defected to the APC on Monday alongside his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, said the party would warmly welcome Ibori, who is widely regarded as the political leader of the state into its fold. Speaking on Tuesday at the vigil Mass in honour of the late former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof. Amos Utuama, held at St. Andrew’s Catholic…

Former Edo State governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, has declared that Nigeria’s presidency should remain in the southern region until 2031 to uphold equity and balance. Speaking with reporters in Benin City, Igbinedion also pledged his support for any southern presidential candidate from the PDP, stressing his commitment to regional fairness. He dismissed concerns over defections from the PDP, saying they do not trouble him. Igbinedion made the remarks after leading a PDP delegation on a condolence visit to the residence of former Senate Chief Whip, Rowland Owie, following the death of his wife, Lady Helen. Among…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release socialite and businesswoman Aisha Achimugu within 24 hours. In a brief ruling on Wednesday, Justice Inyang Ekwo directed all parties, particularly the EFCC, to return to court on May 2, 2025, to report compliance with the order. The Nation had earlier reported that Justice Ekwo, on Monday, directed Achimugu to submit herself to the EFCC over an ongoing investigation involving alleged money laundering and related offences. Justice Ekwo further ruled that following her appearance at the EFCC office, the agency must bring her before the…