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By Peter Omopo The Ondo State Police Command and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria have given conflicting accounts regarding the arrest of suspects linked to security concerns around Akure Airport. FAAN Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, had earlier announced that four suspected bandits were arrested on Sunday through a joint security operation involving multiple agencies. She stated that the suspects were apprehended and handed over to the police following a coordinated effort that included aviation security and other security formations. However, the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, refuted the claim, stating that only two suspects were arrested and…

By Peter Omopo The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that 23 people were killed and 108 others injured following multiple suspected suicide bombings in Maiduguri on Monday evening. Residents of the city were thrown into panic after several explosions occurred around 7 p.m., shortly after Muslims broke their fast during Ramadan. The attacks are suspected to have been carried out using improvised explosive devices planted by Boko Haram fighters. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said preliminary investigations revealed that suspected suicide bombers carried out coordinated attacks at multiple locations in the…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Learning to sleep over matters is a powerful habit that brings peace and maturity into life, especially in marriage. Not every issue deserves an instant reaction, even when a partner provokes you. Choosing to rest instead of responding in anger allows emotions to settle and clarify to emerge. Many conflicts lose their intensity after reflection, reminding us that preserving love and understanding is more important than winning arguments. Patience in moments of provocation helps build stronger, healthier relationships. Asiwaju Cares

By Peter Omopo A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted bail to United Kingdom-based Nigerian blogger, Maureen Badejo, in the sum of N50 million over allegations of conspiracy, defamation and cyberbullying. Justice Akintayo Aluko granted the bail on Monday and ordered the defendant to provide two suitable sureties in like sum. One of the sureties must be a family member, while the other must be a civil servant on Grade Level 14. The court also directed that one of the sureties must own property within Lagos State. Badejo is facing trial over an 11-count charge filed by the Force…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria has recorded 109 deaths from Lassa fever since the beginning of 2026, according to the latest situation report released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. The report for epidemiological week nine revealed that 65 new confirmed cases were recorded between February 23 and March 1. This represents a decline from the 77 cases reported during the previous week. The newly confirmed cases were reported across several states including Benue, Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Plateau and Nasarawa. According to the NCDC, a total of 469 confirmed infections have been recorded so far this year…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s capital market will transition to a T+1 settlement cycle beginning May 29, 2026, according to the Central Securities Clearing System Plc. The announcement was made in a notice issued to traders on Monday, indicating that preparations are underway for the transition aimed at strengthening the market’s post-trade infrastructure and improving operational efficiency. The new development comes months after the market moved to a T+2 settlement cycle on November 28, 2025. The Central Securities Clearing System explained that a settlement cycle refers to the period between the execution of a securities trade and the final exchange of…

By Peter Omopo Chelsea Football Club has been handed a one-year transfer ban and fined £10.75 million by the Premier League over secret payments made to unregistered agents and third parties in player transfer deals between 2011 and 2018. According to reports, the Premier League imposed a £10 million fine on the club for the violations, marking the largest financial penalty ever issued by the league. The sanction surpasses the £5.5 million fine given to West Ham United in 2007 over the controversial signings of Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez. In addition to the main penalty, the league also imposed…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has commenced an investigation into a railway incident involving a passenger train operating on the Rigasa–Idu rail corridor after several passengers sustained injuries during the journey. According to a statement issued by the bureau’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Funke Arowojobe, the incident occurred at about 09:16 a.m. along the Jere–Asham section near Asham Station. The section of track where the event took place is located on a downward gradient. The train, identified as KA2, departed Rigasa Railway Station in Kaduna on its scheduled trip to Idu Station in Abuja.…

By Peter Omopo The Senate on Monday confirmed former lawmaker representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Magnus Abe, as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. Abe was screened by the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) before lawmakers approved his appointment. The committee, chaired by Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, reviewed nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu for appointment as chairman and non-executive commissioners of the commission. In line with the Senate’s practice for former lawmakers appearing for confirmation, Abe was asked to take a bow and leave after introducing himself, having previously served two terms in…

By Peter Omopo Minister-designate of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, arrived at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday for his swearing-in ceremony by President Bola Tinubu. Oyedele arrived at the Villa with his wife at about 2:09 pm and was cleared by security officials before proceeding into the premises. He was dressed in a navy blue suit, while his wife wore white traditional attire. The swearing-in comes five days after the Senate confirmed his nomination and 13 days after President Tinubu first forwarded his name to the National Assembly for approval. The Senate confirmed Oyedele’s appointment on…