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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has set aside an order issued by the Court of Appeal, freezing the assets of Neconde Energy and Nestoil Limited as well as those of their principal promoters over an alleged multibillion-dollar debt default. A five-member panel of the court on Monday in Abuja ruled that the appeal court exceeded the limits of its power when it issued an ex parte application against the oil firms. Stephen Adah, the presiding judge, stated in the ruling that the appellate court assumed jurisdiction and granted an injunction against Neconde and Nestoil when the dispute was not properly…
Rivers United head coach Finidi George has praised his players’ resilience after they edged newly crowned Nigeria Premier Football League champions Rangers International 3-2 in a thrilling President Federation Cup Round of 32 clash that lived up to its billing as a potential final before the final. The heavyweight encounter brought together two sides who had battled relentlessly for the NPFL title until the final day of the season, with Rangers ultimately pipping Rivers United to the crown by a single point. Still hurting from that narrow title disappointment, Rivers United responded emphatically, eliminating the Flying Antelopes from the Federation…
The World Health Organization, WHO, has said that the risk of Ebola in Nigeria is low compared to neighbouring West African countries. Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, Chikwe Ihekweazu, made this known on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’. According to him, it is only the ninth time in history that an outbreak has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. “Uganda is the only country with confirmed Ebola cases outside Democratic Republic of Congo. Nigeria’s risk is low. “This Ebola outbreak is serious and requires an internationally coordinated response. It has already spread to other…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday said Nigerians would reelect President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027. Eno explained that Tinubu has made funding available to state governors to embark on projects. In an interview on Arise Television, the governor stated that Tinubu has stabilized the naira against the dollar. He said: “First of all, Tinubu has made funding available for us to do all of the projects we have done, 1,300 kilometers of roads and to have been able to put up 458 compassionate homes to be able to support 12, 000 elders to…
Security operatives have arrested a suspected informant believed to be working with Boko Haram elements in Niger State. The arrest was contained in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, troops of the 221 Battalion, working together with personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), carried out the operation under Operation Savannah Shield. The suspect was picked up around 1:00 p.m. on May 30 in Koro community, Kainji axis of Borgu Local Government Area following credible intelligence on his movements. Security sources said the suspect was allegedly providing information and support…
Veteran Nigerian filmmaker and comedian, Okiki Adesina, popularly known as Janmole, is dead. The actor reportedly died in a ghastly car accident on Monday. Filmmaker and President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN, Bolaji Amusan, widely known as Mr Latin, announced the tragic incident on his Instagram page on Tuesday. “May the soul of our departed colleague, Adesina Okiki Janmole, who tragically lost his life in an accident, rest in perfect peace. “May God grant his family, friends, and colleagues the strength and comfort to bear this irreparable loss. He will be greatly missed. Amen,” he…
Chelsea have joined the race to sign Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, according to Soccernet. It is believed that the Turkish giants have slapped a €150m transfer fee on Osimhen. This comes amid comments made by the head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle. Chelle claimed he did not invite Osimhen for the friendlies against Poland and Portugal due to transfer talks. “Victor Osimhen will not be in our friendly matches against Poland and Portugal. Because there may be a possibility of a club change. Therefore, I preferred him to stay at home. If your mind is not 100% here,…
Teachers under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Federal Capital Territory Wing, on Tuesday staged a solidarity rally in Abuja to demand greater protection for educators and learners and to call for the safe return of kidnapped victims across the country. The rally, which commenced at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Education and proceeded to Area 11, drew teachers, union leaders, education stakeholders and supporters carrying placards with inscriptions such as “End The Reign of Fear in Our Schools” “Teachers Deserve Security, not Fear” “Kidnapping Has no Place in Education,” among others. The demonstration, held under…
The Ekiti State Police Command has dismissed a viral report claiming that a bus carrying passengers from Ado-Ekiti was hijacked along the Aramoko-Ekiti road on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The command’s dismissal came less than 24 hours after claims circulated on social media that a certain number of travellers were abducted in Aramoko. While reacting to the viral claim in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, on Monday, the command described the report as false and misleading, warning those spreading such information to stop or face legal action. “The attention of the Ekiti State…
A former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has called on politicians to rise above partisan, ethnic and religious divides and unite against bad leadership in the country. In a message to mark his 78th birthday on Monday, Wabara insisted that the survival of the country depends on the choices citizens make in the 2027 general elections and identified poor leadership as Nigeria’s greatest albatross. He said the country’s enormous human and natural resources have been squandered by successive administrations, particularly under the ruling All Progressives Congress. The former Senate President, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees…
