ABUJA A former Senator from Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has warned the Federal Government over a plot to arrest or interrogate the presidential candidate African Democratic Congress, ADC, and former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, over a corruption petition currently before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Melaye, in a video posted on his X account on Friday, warned that any attempt to use the petition to target Atiku would trigger mobilisation by the ADC and its supporters. He said the warning was necessary to remind the government that political power ultimately belongs to the people, insisting that those in government…
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Former Los Angeles gang member Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of the 1996 murder of American rapper Tupac Shakur by a Las Vegas court. The 63-year-old was convicted of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon after a jury deliberated for only a few hours. He faces a possible life sentence without parole and has indicated that he will appeal. Prosecutors accused Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, of organising the shooting after his nephew was involved in a confrontation with members of Shakur’s entourage at a Las Vegas casino. Shakur…
The Federal Government says Nigeria remains on track to achieve its $1 trillion economy target by 2030, following a 4.43 per cent real GDP growth recorded in the second quarter of 2026. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the Q2 growth surpassed the 4.23 per cent recorded in the same period of 2025 and the 3.89 per cent achieved in Q1 2026. According to Oyedele, the latest figures raised real GDP growth in the first half of 2026 to 4.16 per cent, compared with 3.68 per cent during the corresponding period of 2025. He…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has sounded the alarm over worsening conditions faced by healthcare workers, stressing that poor pay, insecurity, and harsh working environments are driving medical professionals out of the country. Speaking after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the association noted that while government investments in infrastructure are welcome, they cannot deliver quality healthcare without a motivated and adequately protected workforce. The NMA urged the Federal Government to resolve lingering welfare issues, including delays in implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement, warning that continued neglect will deepen Nigeria’s brain drain. It also demanded tax relief for…
The Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth and Sports Development in Borno State, Sainna Buba, has apologised for threatening to “flog” opposition members who do not support the All Progressives Congress. Buba, in a now-viral video, said, “The government is our government. Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you will be flogged,”. However, he made a U-turn while addressing journalists in Maiduguri on Wednesday, saying, “The remark was never intended to harm or violate the fundamental rights of the people to freedom of choice and association. He said, “I wish to state, unequivocally, that my…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until September 28 further proceedings in a suit seeking to stop President Bola Tinubu from contesting the 2027 presidential election over alleged certificate forgery. The suit, filed by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, also joined the ADC as a plaintiff, while Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are defendants. Atiku alleged in a 25-paragraph affidavit that Tinubu submitted a forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate to INEC. He claimed the certificate bears the name “Tinubu Bola…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday defended the Bola Tinubu administration, saying the President has no power to dictate how states and local governments should spend the additional revenue they now receive following the removal of fuel subsidy. Wike’ statement was in response to comments by the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on the management of the gains from subsidy removal. Speaking at a media parley held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Wike said, “Rather than questioning the federal government, Obi should be asking how the additional revenue accruing to the sub-nationals is being utilised.”…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, who is wanted over an alleged $14.86 million fraud, to make himself available for questioning. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made this known on Monday while responding to Sylva’s allegation that the commission had become more of an organ of the All Progressives Congress than a state institution. “He has been declared wanted; he should make himself available to the commission,” Oyewale said. Sylva announced his resignation from the APC on Monday, accusing the party of abandoning its founding ideals and the President Bola Tinubu administration of…
Argentinian legend, Lionel Messi, on Monday announced his retirement from international soccer. In a post via his verified Instagram page, Messi said he is retiring from Argentina’s national team at age 39. And in a footnote at the end, he added: “I wrote these words on July 21st, two days after the final. Today, after what happened with my dad, I am even more convinced than before.” Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, died on Aug. 8 at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68. Messi leaves the Argentina team having played in six World Cups, won…
France international, Bradley Barcola has left PSG to Liverpool. The 23-year-old forward completed a £123m move from Paris St-Germain, signing a five-year contract. The deal includes an up front fee of £106m, plus £17m in add-ons. “It’s a great pride to be able to play for Liverpool. I’m very happy,” the France international told club media. “It took a long time but I’m really happy today to be able to play for Liverpool. All I want is to be on the pitch and be able to play.” Barcola won three Ligue 1 titles and two Champions Leagues across a trophy-laden…