Ipswich town gain promotion to the Premier League
Ipswich Town secured a triumphant return to the Premier League for the first time in 21 years, defeating relegated Huddersfield 2-0 at a jubilant Portman Road. Wales international Wes Burns scored the opener in the first half, and Omari Hutchinson doubled the lead with a stunning shot from the edge of the box early in […]
Nigerian Police Arrests Notorious Scammer, Fred Ajudua
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and detained a suspected serial fraudster, Fred Ajudua, in Abuja, for alleged land fraud and forgery. According to police sources, Ajudua has been in detention for three days. He is known for his involvement in advance fee fraud, also known as “419,” and has allegedly scammed several individuals in […]
Oyo Mesi Appeals Dismissal of Case Against Governor Makinde Over Alaafin Stool
A case brought forth by Oyo Mesi, the kingmakers in Oyo, against Governor Seyi Makinde and other state officials regarding the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo has been struck out by an High Court sitting in Awe. The suit, filed in response to the vacancy left by the passing of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III […]
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Granted N50 Million Bail by Lagos High Court
On Friday, April 12, 2024, a Lagos high court in Ikeja granted bail in the sum of N50 million to former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. Judge Rahmon Oshodi ruled on the bail application, stipulating that Emefiele must provide two sureties for the same amount. Emefiele faces 26 charges related to allegations of office misuse […]
Ogunbanjo Family Sues Charter Company Over Helicopter Crash That Killed Him, Dr. Wigwe and Family
The family of the late former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, who tragically died in a Southern California helicopter crash in February, has taken legal action against the US helicopter company involved. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, alleges that the flight, which also carried former Access Holdings CEO Dr. Herbert Wigwe, his […]
Northern Elders Regret Supporting Tinubu in 2023, Plan for 2027 Elections
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed regret over their backing of President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections, revealing their plans for the upcoming 2027 polls. Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the spokesman of the forum, conveyed this sentiment in an interview with Guardian on Tuesday. He acknowledged that Nigerians in the northern region are now regretting […]
Edo State House of Assembly Impeaches Philip Shaibu as Deputy Governor
Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State, has been impeached by the Edo State House of Assembly during its plenary session held on Monday in Benin City, the capital of Edo State. Shaibu’s impeachment follows the adoption of a report by a seven-man committee established by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel […]
Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Remanded in EFCC Custody by Lagos Court
The Ikeja High Court in Lagos State has ruled to remand former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) pending further proceedings. Emefiele’s remand, along with his co-defendant Henry Omoile, was ordered by Justice Rahman Oshodi, who scheduled the next hearing for Thursday, […]
‘Thank You Mr. President’, Sanwo-Olu Expresses Gratitude as Third Mainland Bridge Re-Opens after Repair Works
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, after the full reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge, following extensive repair works. The Bridge was fully opened to the public on Thursday, which prompted Sanwo-Olu to take to his X account to thank Tinubu and […]
FIFA Rankings: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Drop 2 Places in World Rankings, Remain Number 3 in Africa
Nigeria’s men’s national team, the Super Eagles have dropped two places in the latest FIFA rankings, from 28th in the February rankings to 30th in the March rankings. The drop in the latest rankings published on April 4, 2024, comes after the team’s mixed results in last month’s international break. Nigeria had defeated Ghana 2-1, […]