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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, on Monday, remanded a former Syke bank Chairman, Tunde Ayeni, in the Kuje Correctional facility in Abuja, pending the determination of his bail application. Judge Jude Onwuegbuzie gave the order after Mr Ayeni’s arraignment on 17 fraud charges on Monday. Following Mr Ayeni’s not-guilty plea, the prosecution counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), asked the court for a date for commencement of trial. He also urged the court to remand the defendant in custody pending trial. But defence lawyer, Ahmed Raji, told the court that the defence filed…
The Chairman of United Bank of Africa, UBA, Tony Elumelu, has dismissed claims that he and his wife have parted ways. UBA Group, in a statement at the weekend, said the claim against its chairman, which circulated in some sessions of the media, was false and malicious. According to the firm, the police have already arrested three suspects linked to the alleged divorce claim. “The attention of UBA Group has been drawn to a false, defamatory, and malicious publication currently circulating on social media platforms, falsely alleging that the group chairman, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has divorced his wife.…
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, has been selected as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, consensus governorship candidate in Benue State for the 2027 elections. Aondoakaa emerged in Makurdi after a consensus arrangement that saw 10 other aspirants step down and unanimously endorse his candidacy. Party insiders disclosed that the agreement followed several weeks of consultations and strategic meetings among leaders and stakeholders. Key figures who played roles in the process include former Benue governor, Samuel Ortom, and Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro. Others involved are the PDP State Chairman, Ezekiel Adaji, members of…
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspected bandits and 47 other criminal suspects in separate operations across the state, recovering firearms, stolen property, and rustled cattle. The Commissioner of Police, Umar M. Hadejia, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Command headquarters in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. He said the operations were carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, leading to the recovery of 10 AK-47 rifles, three fabricated Beretta pistols, and about 33 rustled cattle allegedly linked to suspected Lakurawa terrorists. According to him, on April 29, 2026, police mobile officers on patrol along the Bena–Mai…
Former Chelsea midfielder, Craig Burley, has named the best manager ahead of Michael Carrick for the Manchester United permanent coaching job. In an interview with ESPN FC, Burley advised United to consider appointing Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola as the Red Devils’ next permanent manager instead of Carrick. Carrick is currently serving as a interim manager since United fired Ruben Amorim in January. “Just because Michael Carrick has done a great job at United doesn’t make him the best man for the job,” Burley said. “I think at the moment, if United were looking around, and none of these bigwigs are available…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the arrest of three individuals over a viral claim involving businessman Tony Elumelu, describing the action as unjustified and unlawful. In a statement shared on his X (Formerly Twitter) page on Monday, Sowore argued that disputes arising from online content should be treated as civil matters rather than criminal offences warranting arrest or detention. “Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of @UBAGROUP, @Heirs_Holdings, and @TonyElumeluFDN is a public figure and a well-known content creator himself; he should respect fellow creators rather than use his influence or connections with the Nigeria Police…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 28 for hearing in a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen an investigation into the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after the applicant informed the court that all the respondents had been served with the processes in the suit. The respondents in the matter are the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command. The suit was instituted by a non-governmental organisation, the Registered Trustees of Break the…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party will produce Nigeria’s next president in the 2027 general elections. Makinde made the statement while addressing party members and stakeholders during the 103rd National Executive Committee meeting of his-backed PDP faction, held on Monday in Abuja. Speaking from the podium, Makinde emphasised the party’s readiness and potential to reclaim power at the national level. “We should write it down. This gathering will produce House of Assembly members, will produce House of Representatives, will produce Senators, will produce Governors and will produce the next President,” he said. At the…
European football is defined by a handful of dominant clubs whose success spans decades of domestic control, historic eras, and modern financial power. Across Europe’s top five leagues, England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France, only a small group of teams have consistently accumulated league titles. At the very top of the pyramid sit Real Madrid and Juventus, both with 36 league titles. Real Madrid’s dominance stretches back to the early decades of La Liga, while Juventus built their tally through long periods of Serie A superiority, including a record nine consecutive titles in the modern era. According to Planet Football…
Grammy-nominated singer Davido has apologised to fans after failing to appear at a scheduled performance in Lagos, blaming the development on difficulties in sourcing aviation fuel. The artiste, whose real name is David Adeleke, was billed to headline a performance alongside Zlatan Ibile at a popular club, Secret Place, in Ikate Elegushi on Sunday as part of its fifth anniversary celebration. However, Davido did not show up, prompting reactions from fans who had gathered for the event. In a post shared afterwards on his Instagram story on Monday, the singer explained that logistical challenges linked to fuel shortages disrupted his…
