Author: Festus Adeloye

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…

Ousmane Dembélé scored the only goal of the first leg of this Champions League semi-final to hand Paris St-Germain (PSG) the upper hand over Arsenal going into next week’s decisive second leg in France. Dembélé put the visitors ahead in the fourth minute with a goal that silenced the unusually noisy Emirates Stadium. Early in the second half, Mikel Merino thought he had scored the Arsenal equaliser, before the video assistant referee ruled he was offside when he headed home the ‘goal’. The teams will face each other for their second leg game on Wednesday May 7 in Paris, France.

Mikel Arteta has made two changes for tonight’s Champions League game with Paris Saint-Germain, with Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino back in Arsenal line-up. The duo are the only two players not to start in the gunners last outing in the  2-2 with Crystal Palace six days ago, with Merino recovering from injury to replace the suspended Thomas Partey, while Saka is swapped with Raheem Sterling who is back on the bench. The Hale Ender’s return is welcome, as he has scored nine goals and made six assists in 16 appearances in the Champions League, the most goal involvements for…

Aisha Achimugu, a prominent business executive and socialite, has declared a “hunger strike” in Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prison after being arrested by commission officers. Achimugu’s legal team, led by Mr Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, issued a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, stating that their client was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport about 5 a.m. It should be recalled that the EFCC had in March declared Achimugu wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. Reports further stated that on Monday, a Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice I.E. Ekwo, ordered Achimugu to…