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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to hand over the former Minister for Power, Saleh Mamman to the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Kuje, Abuja for the commencement of his 75 years prison term. The order for Mamman’s transfer to the Correctional centre, followed his presentation before Justice Omotosho on Tuesday by the EFCC and the filing of a Consequential Order by the Commission for the forfeiture of five new properties traced to the convict. Prosecution counsel and Director, Public Prosecution of the Federation, DPP,…
Nigerian football has been thrown into mourning again following the death of former Southampton F.C. and Royal Antwerp F.C. winger Victor Udoh at the age of 21. Udoh’s death comes barely one month after the passing of former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo, deepening grief within the Nigerian football community. According to multiple reports, the young forward reportedly died in Abuja on Monday night under circumstances linked to suspected food or alcohol poisoning. He was said to have been on holiday at the time of the incident. Official details surrounding the cause of death remain unclear as of the time…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country is emerging from difficult economic times. The President declared that “the walk through the dark tunnel is over” as Muslims across the nation celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Tinubu made the declaration in a personally signed 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message. The message, released on Tuesday, read: “I extend warm felicitations to our Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria and worldwide as they celebrate the glorious Eid-el-Kabir, the Festival of Sacrifice. “We give glory to Almighty God for preserving our lives to witness this important celebration once again. “Eid-el-Kabir reminds us of the enduring virtues exemplified…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received former Senate President and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Primary Elections Committee, Anyim Pius Anyim, at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. The former Senate President’s visit came less than 48 hours after he presided over the APC presidential primary election that produced Tinubu as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 general election. Anyim’s courtesy visit formed part of a series of post-primary engagements held by the president at his Lagos residence on Tuesday. Photographs released by the State House also showed President Tinubu holding separate meetings with several governors, including…
Troops of 144 Battalion (Rear) under Operation Eastern Sanity on Tuesday, launched a “well coordinated raid ” at a Mammy market in Owaza, Ukwa West LGA of Abia State. The raid followed alleged presence of crude oil bunkerers, illegal PMS dealers, pipeline vandals and illicit drug traffickers operating within the market and adjourning bushes. During the raid, 21 suspected illicit drug traffickers were arrested. The intelligence-based operation was carried out in conjunction with personnel of the Nigerian Navy Component and the Nigerian Air Force 511 Quick Response Group. The development was disclosed in a statement by the acting Assistant Director, Army…
Departing Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, warned his squad not to act like the captain of Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes. The Athletic reports that this happened after City earned a 3-0 derby victory over United in September. Guardiola was not very keen to highlight what his players had done. Instead, the focus was instead on Fernandes. Fernandes was furious with his own teammates for their role in Phil Foden’s opening goal, openly berating them as City celebrated. Guardiola had the clips prepared so he could send a message to his players that while the Portugal midfielder is a fine player,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Tuesday ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this in a video shared on X on Tuesday. “Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, to participate in the Eid-el Kabir holidays. “The Vice President conveys his heartfelt wishes and blessings to Nigerians celebrating the festive season,” Nkwocha wrote. PUNCH reports that the Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration amid heightened security…
The National Emergency Management Agency has issued a fresh flood alert, identifying 15 local government areas in Lagos State and 19 in Ogun State as moderate flood-risk zones for the current rainy season. The agency urged residents in the affected areas to take immediate preventive actions to mitigate the impact of flooding, which has become a recurring challenge in parts of Nigeria during peak rainy seasons. NEMA disclosed this in a notice posted on its official X handle on Tuesday. “Is your LGA listed as a flood-risk zone? Take action early: clear drains, avoid floodwater, move from riverine areas and…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue and alter election timetables for the conduct of elections, even as the electoral body appeals an earlier judgment nullifying parts of its revised guidelines for the 2027 general elections. Justice James Omotosho, while delivering judgment on Tuesday in a suit filed by the Social Democratic Party in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/720/2026, held that INEC was constitutionally empowered to issue election timetables and schedules of activities for elections. The judge, however, ruled that while the commission possesses such powers, it must exercise them strictly…
Former Southampton and Royal Antwerp forward, Victor Udoh, has died at the age of 21 in Nigeria, with reports describing the death as “under suspicious circumstances.” According to The Mirror UK, Udoh was found dead in Abuja, although the exact cause of death had not been confirmed at the time of filing this report. The publication also reported that the young striker recently returned to Nigeria after ending his spell with Czech club Dynamo České Budějovice, which he joined following his departure from Southampton in 2025. Royal Antwerp confirmed his death in a statement shared on its official X handle…
