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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has debunked reports suggesting that the Federal Government has initiated extradition proceedings against Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement released on Friday by his Special Assistant on Communication and Publicity, Kamarudeen Ogundele, the AGF clarified that his remarks during a recent stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja were misrepresented. The statement read, “The attention of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has been drawn to media reports where he was erroneously reported to…

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 25 Ivorian nationals from a cross-border kidnapping syndicate operating in Ogun State. The operation, executed in collaboration with Interpol, also led to the arrest of eight suspects. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday. He explained that the operation followed a formal request from the National Central Bureau (NCB), Abidjan, prompted by a report from Kaussi Marianman. Marianman had alleged that her son, Ladji Yoa Pierre, was lured to Nigeria under the pretext of securing travel documents to Belgium by individuals identified as Simon Oliver and Michael…

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year for the third time, following a remarkable campaign that saw him play a key role in Liverpool’s Premier League title triumph. Salah received an overwhelming 90% of the votes from the 900-member FWA panel, highlighting the dominant impact he has had this season. The Egyptian becomes only the second player to win the award three times, joining Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. The 32-year-old forward delivered an outstanding performance throughout the season, contributing 28 goals and 18 assists to guide Liverpool to their second Premier…

The Abia State Government has announced plans to transform the proposed new Government House at Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, into a five-star hotel. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Okey Kanu, during a media tour of the abandoned facility on Thursday. He explained that a new Governor’s Office and Lodge would instead be constructed at the current Government House complex. Addressing speculations about the ownership of the current Government House, Kanu clarified, “And let me debunk another lie. Before now, they said that the current Government House was a rented apartment. But it is not a rented apartment.…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cautioned the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, over remarks deemed capable of sparking tension between the National Assembly and the executive arm led by President Bola Tinubu. This came after Badaru publicly dismissed the Senate’s planned two-day national security summit, describing it as unnecessary in addressing the country’s security concerns. Speaking during Thursday’s plenary, Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele condemned the minister’s comments, warning that such public statements could damage cooperation between the arms of government and hinder progress on national security. At a ministerial briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Badaru had said the…

The Lagos State Government has slated 39 buildings in two upscale estates within Eti-Osa Local Government Area for demolition, citing illegal encroachment on the Right of Way (RoW) of the Ikota River. The properties, located in the Maroko Okun Alfa Ward of Lekki, include structures in Oral Extension Estate and Westend, Mega Mond Estate. Authorities say the decision was prompted by multiple petitions over encroachments into the river’s RoW. As part of the enforcement, indefinite quit notices have been issued to the affected residents, urging them to vacate the properties with their belongings ahead of the demolition. According to government…

Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has announced plans to donate nearly all of his $200 billion fortune, leaving only one per cent to himself and his family, as he prepares to wind down the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In a personal blog post published on Gates Notes on Thursday, Gates revealed that the globally renowned charitable organisation will cease operations by December 31, 2045. “People will say a lot of things about me when I die, but I am determined that ‘he died rich’ will not be one of them,” Gates wrote. “There are too many urgent…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria—owners of DStv and GOtv—challenging the intervention of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in its recent subscription price hike. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case, struck out the suit on Thursday, describing it as “an abuse of court processes and a duplicity of actions.” MultiChoice had approached the court to question whether the FCCPC, under Section 17(a) of its establishing Act, had the legal authority to restrain the company from increasing its pay-TV prices. The company also sought a declaration that the…

The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions set to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in anticipation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) local council primaries. This was made known by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement released on Wednesday. According to him, sections of the city will be temporarily inaccessible due to the party activities. “The entire stretch of ACME Road will be closed to vehicular movement during the primaries,” Osiyemi stated. To ease the anticipated congestion, the commissioner outlined alternative routes for road users. Lagos impounds over 200 unroadworthy vehicles “Consequently, motorists…

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, has dismissed claims by the House of Representatives suggesting that terrorists possess more advanced weapons than the Nigerian Armed Forces. Speaking during a ministerial briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Abubakar said the assertion was false, maintaining that the military remains better equipped in terms of arms and technology. “Yesterday, the House of Representatives said that terrorists have better weapons than we do. That is absolutely not true. We have much more sophisticated equipment and drones,” he stated. The minister clarified that terrorism in Nigeria is not fought through traditional combat but through unconventional means.…