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Iconic musician, Dr Adewale Ayuba will be in Ibadan on Monday, May 5th as the guest entertainer as Parrotxtra Media Network hosts the governors of the Southwest region of Nigeria in commemoration of its 20 years anniversary of media excellence. According to Ambassador Olayinka Agboola, the Publisher of the outfit, in a statement, the event, which will introduce the first of its kind ‘Southwest Leadership & Legacy Summit’, is scheduled to hold by 11am. The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde will play host to other state governors from the region at the newly launched ‘The Exellessor’, located beside…

By Our Correspondent In the wake of a bruising local election defeat for the Conservative Party of Britain, pressure is mounting on Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, as senior figures within the party reportedly begin manoeuvring to replace her. Sources  revealed that discussions were already underway prior to Thursday’s elections, with several senior MPs now actively encouraging shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick—who came second to Badenoch in the last leadership race—to prepare a leadership challenge. The local election results delivered a stark rebuke to the Tories, with the party losing hundreds of council seats across England, including in previously strong Conservative…

ABUJA – May 2, 2025 — In a significant breakthrough against transnational criminal networks, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismantled a cross-border kidnapping syndicate and successfully rescued two Ghanaian nationals abducted in connection with a romance scam. The operation followed a report lodged on April 27, 2025, at the National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, regarding the abduction of 48-year-old Ghanaian national, Ms. Anastasia Arthur, also known as Baidoo. According to the NPF, the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) launched a swift and coordinated investigation, revealing that the abduction was linked to a Facebook-based love scam. Technical analysis led investigators to…

By Peter Omopo  An operative of the Department of State Services (DSS), testifying in the ongoing trial of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, told a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday that no weapons or items linked to terrorism were recovered from Kanu during his arrest in October 2015. The witness, identified only by the codename PWAAA for security reasons, made the disclosure while being cross-examined before Justice James Omotosho. He affirmed that although no arms or explosives were found, IPOB members remain loyal to Kanu as their leader. The DSS operative said he was among…

By Peter Omopo  Preparations are in full swing at the Vatican as 133 Catholic cardinals prepare to enter conclave on May 7 to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. On Friday, Vatican firefighters installed the iconic chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, a critical symbol in the papal election process. The chimney, which will emit black or white smoke to signal the outcome of the secretive vote, was quietly set up above Michelangelo’s celebrated frescoes inside the 15th-century chapel, marking a key step toward the historic event. The conclave, held behind locked doors within…

By Peter Omopo  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has clarified that there are no established discrepancies in the disbursement of student loans by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The clarification, issued on Thursday by ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare, followed confusion arising from a previous statement that appeared to allege irregularities in the scheme. The ICPC attributed the misunderstanding to a typographical error—the omission of the word “not” in the penultimate paragraph of its earlier press release. Earlier in the day, the commission had issued a statement titled “ICPC Launches Comprehensive Investigation into Discrepancies in…

Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has emerged as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, driven by the visionary leadership of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya. Appointed on September 29, 2022, and assuming office on October 12, 2022, Professor Odusanya—a globally celebrated scientist and one of Nigeria’s top four researchers for three consecutive years, as recognised by Stanford University—has spearheaded a remarkable transformation. His mid-term stewardship, detailed in a comprehensive report, show cases a university on an upward trajectory, rooted in transparency, academic rigour, and societal impact. This report delves into the milestones achieved under his leadership,…

By Peter Omopo  Washington D.C., April 28, 2025 — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have jointly requested a 90-day extension from a U.S. District Court to complete the release of documents related to an alleged drug investigation involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu dating back to the 1990s. The request was filed Thursday in a joint status report submitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The case originates from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests made by Aaron Greenspan, a legal transparency advocate and founder of the platform PlainSite. Greenspan…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a massive investigation into the sharp practices by heads of institutions in the disbursement of loans by Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to 293,178 students in 299 institutions in the country. The ICPC has also resolved to extend its investigation to the beneficiary institutions and students in order to establish a case of corruption and discrepancies in student loan disbursement by the heads of the institutions. The Special Task Force of the ICPC disclosed the startling findings in its interim investigation report over the matter while stating efforts…

By Peter Omopo  Osogbo, May 1, 2025 — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the release of N4 billion for the payment of retirement benefits to public servants who retired under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The announcement was made on Thursday during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration in Osogbo, where organised labour leaders presented new demands to the governor, including requests for car and housing loans to cushion economic hardships. Governor Adeleke, addressing workers and union representatives at the event, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of workers and retirees, highlighting it as a central pillar of…