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By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has expressed gratitude to God following her acquittal by a United Kingdom court after a lengthy legal battle that lasted nearly 11 years. The former minister was recently cleared by the Southwark Crown Court in London of multiple bribery-related charges brought against her by British authorities. The court found her not guilty of five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. Reacting to the verdict during an interview with News Central, Alison-Madueke described the court’s decision as a moment of relief after years of…

By Peter Omopo Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Tems is among a star-studded lineup of international music icons scheduled to perform at the official opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18. The landmark facility, established by former United States President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, is designed to serve as a museum, library, educational institution and community hub. The centre also houses conference facilities and the headquarters of the Obama Foundation. Obama unveiled the lineup of performers through a social media post, announcing a diverse roster of globally acclaimed artistes set to mark the opening…

By Peter Omopo The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to meet key performance targets set by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, according to an announcement by Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue. Mangue disclosed the development in a statement posted on X, revealing that the cabinet stepped down after achieving only a small portion of the objectives assigned to it by the presidency. According to the Vice-President, the administration delivered “barely 10 per cent” of its expected goals, a performance he described as inadequate given the resources placed at the government’s disposal. He stressed that public office must…

By Peter Omopo The Kwara State Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over alleged comments made against Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The case was mentioned before the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Wednesday, where the state government accused Saraki of publishing and circulating statements through social media and newspaper platforms alleging that Governor AbdulRazaq did not attain secondary school education. According to the one-count charge filed by the Kwara State Ministry of Justice, the statements were allegedly false, insulting, and capable of causing public unrest, contrary to Section 399 of the Kwara…

By Peter Omopo A High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, has sentenced a man, Jibrin Halilu, to death for his involvement in the kidnapping and murder of a hotel proprietor in Obajana, despite the payment of ransom by the victim’s family. The judgment was delivered by Justice Abdul Nicodemus Awulu, who found Halilu guilty of conspiracy and kidnapping under the provisions of the Kogi State Kidnapping and Other Related Offences Prohibition Law, 2023. The court subsequently imposed the death penalty on the convict after concluding that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. According to evidence presented…

By Bimbo Esho Today marks two years since you left us, yet your presence, legacy, and impact remain evergreen and deeply woven into the fabric of our lives. You were more than a father; you were a custodian of Nigeria’s musical heritage, a man who dedicated his life to preserving the nation’s rich musical history. Your work was never driven by personal gain, but by the profound belief that future generations deserved to know, appreciate, and celebrate the wealth of our cultural and musical heritage. I witnessed firsthand how freely you gave of your time, knowledge, resources, and compassion. You…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Tẹni bẹ́gì lójú, igi á rúwé. No matter how some enemies try to bring us down, hinder our progress, or dim our light, what God has destined for us will surely come to pass. Just as a tree sprouts new leaves after being cut, we, too, will rise, flourish, and shine again. What will be, will be. Our growth can not be stopped. Igi á rúwé; a ó tún gbilẹ̀! ..The tree will sprout leaves; we too shall prosper again. ADT Cares

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to intensify its operations against banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes in Zamfara State despite the recent loss of three police officers in active service. Speaking during a visit to Zamfara State on Tuesday, the IGP joined grieving families, police personnel, and members of the public at the Islamic funeral prayers (Salat al-Janazah) held in honour of the fallen officers. During the visit, Disu also met with officers and men of the Zamfara State Police Command, where he expressed…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide IBADAN – Residents and activists on Tuesday took to major streets in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to demand the immediate release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The demonstration, tagged “Bandits and Terrorists Must Go,” was led by popular social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan. Carrying placards with various inscriptions condemning insecurity, the protesters called on security agencies and government authorities to intensify efforts toward rescuing the victims, who have remained in captivity for about a month. The protesters insisted that the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended the enforcement of a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Action Alliance, Action Peoples Party, and Zenith Labour Party. In a unanimous ruling delivered on Tuesday, a three-member panel led by Justice A.B. Mohammed granted a stay of execution of the judgment issued by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The appellate court also strongly criticised the trial judge for proceeding with the case despite an earlier order directing him to halt further action. The court…