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The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed a violent cult-related clash in Abeokuta that left one person dead on Sunday, and says investigations have begun to track down those responsible. In a Sunday statement issued by the State command spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, detectives of the Oke Itoku Division said the incident occurred around 2:45 pm along Wasimi Ake Road, within the Centenary Hall and Lotus Bank axis leading towards Ijemo Agbadu. The Command stressed that the violence was not connected to any political gathering or public event in the area. “The Ogun State Police Command unequivocally clarifies that this incident…
The family of an 18-year-old social media user and UTME candidate, Kingsley Akunemeihe, has appealed to billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu, to forgive him following his arrest over a viral post alleging that the banker had divorced his wife. In a video appeal shared on Sunday on her Instagram handle, the suspect’s sister, Ngozi Akunemeihe, said the teenager was picked up after sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter) that claimed Elumelu had divorced his wife, Awele. According to her, the young man was arrested while returning home after sitting for his JAMB examination and has since remained in detention. “Mr…
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, has described opposition leaders Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and others as “unserious” over what he called their frequent changes of political parties. Morka made the remarks on Monday while appearing as a guest on The Morning Brief on Channels Television. He was reacting to the reported defection of Obi and Kwankwaso from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress on Sunday. Both 2023 presidential candidates cited multiple litigations within the ADC and a toxic political climate, which they accused the ruling party of inciting, as the main…
The UEFA Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atlético Madrid head to the Emirates Stadium on a knife edge, with both sides still chasing its first biggest European crown and a place in the final. The first leg at the Metropolitano Stadium delivered a tense, evenly balanced contest. Here is a preview as obtained from the UCL website by our correspondent on Monday. Viktor Gyökeres gave Arsenal the lead from the penalty spot before Julián Alvarez responded—also from the spot—before the break and added a second after halftime. Atlético grew into the game as it wore on, underlining their attacking…
A Canada-based Nigerian doctor, Arinze Onwumelu, has urged singer Portable to undergo a brain scan following the fierce celebrity boxing match between him and skit maker Carter Efe. The high-intensity bout took place over the weekend in Lagos, with Portable losing. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the outcome of the fight, which attracted significant attention from fans and celebrities, generated buzz on social media after the ‘Zazuu’ crooner was defeated. In a post and viral video on social media, sighted on Monday, Onwumelu, popularly known as Dr Zo, advised Portable to undergo a brain scan, specifically Magnetic Resonance…
Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week in fighting form as $80,000 returns after a three-month absence.Bitcoin finally taps the $80,000 mark for the first time since late January, as a trader brings $88,000 and higher back into focus.The Bitcoin bear flag construction is in the spotlight, while some still see a new macro breakdown coming.Dissent at the Federal Reserve contrasts with record highs for the S&P 500, but analysis warns that stocks are not safe.Oil is done and the overall supply overhang will drive a comedown, new research says in a potential risk-asset tailwind.Bitcoin’s MVRV ratio metric is now at…
Bindi Irwin’s mom, Terri Irwin, provided a health update on her daughter after she failed to attend the 2026 Steve Irwin Gala. During a red carpet interview with E! News at the Saturday, May 2, event inside at Las Vegas’ Bellagio, Terri, 61, spoke about Bindi’s ongoing battle with endometriosis — and why it prevented her from attending alongside her and brother Robert Irwin. “Bindi is doing so much better now,” Terri told the outlet while standing alongside Robert, 22, at the 3rd annual Steve Irwin Gala that celebrated her late husband’s conservation achievements. “Things like a lot of travel…
Nigeria’s archery community recorded a major milestone as the 2026 NAFED National Open Archery Championship concluded in Abuja, with organisers describing the week-long competition as the most significant in the country’s history. Held from 20 to 26 April at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the championship featured 87 athletes from nine clubs, alongside newly introduced developmental categories, under-18 events, and a judges’ certification programme. Speaking after the event, the National Director, Technical of the Nigeria Archery Federation (NAFED), Damilola Sholademi, said the competition reflected years of deliberate structural work within the sport. “This is not the Nigeria Archery Federation of…
An Advocate for a New Nigeria, Peter Akah, has called for proper welfare for the Nigerian military. Akah made this call on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’. He stated that nobody should turn a blind eye when Nigerian service men are seen not to be taken care of. “A well-taken care of military is a well-protected nation. A person is being questioned and detained for speaking up for military welfare. “And as we are talking, there are reports that an officer has been dismissed for that complaint. Are military laws made for…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Chille Igbawua, has reiterated that the party will subject all aspirants to a fair competition. Igbawua made this remark on Monday during a live interview on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television. He was speaking ahead of the 2027 general elections, noting that the party had released its manifestoes and constitution. “The party (ADC) is prepared to subject all members to a fair competition and to give a level playing ground for everybody who is a member and who wishes to contest election in any office. “So we’re still selling…
