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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arraigned 15 Chinese nationals and nine Nigerians before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged illegal lithium mining in Nasarawa State. The defendants were arraigned before Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia, Federal High Court, Abuja, following their arrest on May 16, 2026, in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Attah Onoja, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday. According to court documents, the defendants were accused of conducting mining operations without lawful authority within an area covered by Exploration Licence No. 036528-EL, owned by TIMADIX Geomin…

A United States-based chartered accountant and entrepreneur, Agwu Ama Agwu, has emerged as the candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress for the Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency, pledging to make the restoration of stable electricity supply across the constituency his major priority if elected to the House of Representatives in 2027. Speaking with journalists shortly after he was declared the winner on Saturday in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state. Agwu said the persistent power challenge affecting Afikpo and Edda requires urgent political will and legislative action. He described the non-supply of electricity to Afikpo for more than 15 years as embarrassing and highly disappointing.…

Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa will contest the 2026 UEFA Super Cup after both clubs secured their respective European trophies this season. UEFA confirmed on Saturday that the prestigious curtain-raiser will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg. The match will pit back-to-back Champions League winners PSG against Europa League champions Aston Villa. PSG secured their place with a dramatic defence of the Champions League title, defeating Arsenal 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) in the final on Saturday. Under manager Luis Enrique, the French giants have established themselves as Europe’s dominant force, winning the…

Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has clarified the nature of his relationship with Seyi Tinubu following criticism that trailed his recent comments on insecurity and injustice in Nigeria. The singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, had earlier taken to X on Saturday to lament the state of the nation and fault entertainers, including himself, for not speaking up enough on issues affecting Nigerians. “I can’t lie, we entertainers… we dey fuck up, I won’t lie, including me. We need to speak up. It’s too much injustice going on. Our country don go,” he wrote. His post sparked mixed reactions, with some…

Vasana Montgomery will not be headed to the Love Island USA villa as planned. Us Weekly has learned that Vasana, 25, has been cut from the season 8 premiere on Monday, June 2, due to two resurfaced social media videos where she appeared to use the n-word. In one video, she purportedly sings along to a song that includes the slur whereas she allegedly says “knock knock, n*****” while playing an arcade game in a second clip. Us understands that both videos were privately owned so would not have been vetted by Love Island producers before her casting. Both clips…

Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday met with families of the kidnapped pupils and staff members kidnapped in Orire area of Oyo State, urging calm and cooperation as security agencies intensify efforts to secure their release. The meeting, held at Ahoro-Esiele community, brought together relatives of the victims, community leaders, and residents. Mr Makinde said he understood that mere words could not take away their pains, but assured his administration was working around the clock to bring everyone home safely. “Since this incident occurred, I’ve been holding security meetings twice daily and working directly with security agencies. “We will push beyond…

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc’s international subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, has announced a commitment to support Nigerians – both individuals and corporations – in acquiring properties in the United Kingdom.FidBank UK which provides a comprehensive suite of financial services, including trade finance, personal and business banking, treasury services, commercial lending, and private banking, is set to deliver tailored financial solutions for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) seeking to invest in the UK real estate market through its FidBank Buy-to-Let product.This announcement was made at an exclusive product showcase hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter at his residence…

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has said it will not present a presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, opting instead to explore alliances with other political parties.The party made this known during its 11th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Saturday. Speaking at the meeting, the Acting National Chairman of the party, Bala Mohammed, said the decision was taken in the interest of the country and the need to support a credible candidate capable of addressing Nigeria’s challenges. “We are not going to have a presidential candidate in our party, but we are open to…

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have foiled a kidnap attempt in Kogi State and neutralised one suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.The development was contained in a post shared on X on Saturday night by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed details of the military operation. According to the post, the operation took place on May 30 following credible intelligence that suspected criminals were planning a kidnap attack around Jakura II community. Troops were said to have swiftly moved into the area and positioned themselves along a suspected crossing point on the Old Obajana–Tajimi…

Only three players have scored in a UEFA Champions League final for two different teams in the history of the competition. This follows the conclusion of the Champions League final this season on Saturday in Budapest. Recall that PSG defeated Arsenal via penalty shoot-out after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Kai Havertz and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals for their respective clubs during normal time. However, according to OptaJoe, Havertz’s goal in the Champions League final against PSG means the Germany international has now scored for two different clubs, Arsenal and Chelsea, in the Champions League final. The other two…