Author: Festus Adeloye

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…

Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested popular Lagos socialite and businessman, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, popularly called E-Money, for allegedly misusing the Naira notes. Sources within the commission said on Tuesday that E-Money was arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos for allegedly spraying United States dollars, an act said to violate the Foreign Exchange Act. “On Monday night, we arrested E-Money for Naira abuse and defacing foreign currencies. Specifically, he was alleged to have sprayed US dollars, which is against the Foreign Exchange Act. “He was arrested at his…

Businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu has reportedly been detained by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement issued to Nairametrics on Tuesday, her lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, disclosed that Achimugu voluntarily returned to Nigeria from London and was detained by EFCC operatives at approximately 5:00 a.m. that morning. The development follows prior reports that Achimugu’s legal team had informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday of her intention to cooperate with the EFCC’s investigation. According to court filings, Achimugu had already pledged to engage with the anti-graft agency regarding the ongoing probe into alleged criminal conspiracy and money…

Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has revealed why he and his successor, Sheriff Oborevwori, decided to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Okowa, who spoke at a ceremony attended by a mammoth crowd at the Cenotaph in Asaba on Monday, stated that the decision to defect was made in the best interest of the people. According to him, they left their former party to connect with Abuja, Nigeria’s seat of power, to tap into its resource. “It’s a great day for us in Delta State. When the news broke on Wednesday,…

Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi, to death by hanging.  The judgement, delivered today, comes after the court found him guilty of culpable homicide, which led to the singer’s death on April 8, 2022. The ruling followed a thorough trial in which the court held that the prosecution successfully established its case beyond reasonable doubt. Nwachukwu was arraigned on June 3, 2022, by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF) on behalf of the Federal Government.…

Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, the Delta state governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023 has welcomed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the party. He also lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “political sagacity and visionary leadership.” Omo-Agege said in a statement that the issues arising from the defection were being addressed “with prudence and foresight” following consultations with the APC national leadership, the Progressive Governors Forum, and local stakeholders. Urging party members to storm the rally, he said: “This is a moment for unity, understanding, and a shared commitment to the progress of Delta State and Nigeria.”…

Delta state governor,  Sheriff Oborevwori, other elected officials and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders from ward to state will be received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) today in Asaba, the Delta state capital. Oborevwori, who dumped the leading opposition party last week, will get the broom, symbol of the ruling party, from Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, at the Cenotaph, the venue of the historic rally. Ganduje arrived in Asaba yesterday and held a series of meetings with defecting officials and Oborevwori. The defection is a big event – described as a political Tsunami…

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun says despite mounting global economic uncertainty, Nigeria remains firmly positioned to weather the storm and there is no need for Nigerians to panic over the current state of the economy. Speaking during a press conference in Washington D.C. at the close of the 2025 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings, Edun expressed confidence in Nigeria’s resilience despite worldwide inflation, geopolitical tensions, and declining growth. “The world now faces a very uncertain future, but Nigeria is well positioned to survive the shocks in spite of heightened tensions, inflation, and…

Liverpool have been crowned Premier League champions after a dominant 5-1 victory over Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday. Arne Slot’s side needed just a point to secure the title and match Manchester United’s record of 20 league championships. However, they went beyond expectations with goals from Luis Díaz, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, and an own goal by Destiny Udogie, sealing a resounding win. Speaking after the match, captain Virgil van Dijk shared his thoughts with Sky Sports. He said: “This is the most beautiful club in the world. We deserve this. I was desperate to win it for the fans,…