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Authorities of the Osun Amotekun Security Corps on Tuesday said that no fewer than five persons have been arrested for alleged kidnapping and attempted murder in the Itapa community of Atakumosa East Local Government Area of Osun State. Addressing a press conference in Osogbo, the State Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, disclosed that the suspects include Ayodele Ogunsola (45), Lekan Adeyeri (35), Ariyo Dare (40), Sunday Adeyeri (54), and Adeyeri Oladele (36). He said, “On May 29, 2025, at approximately 20:40hrs, we received a distress call from Itapa in Atakumosa East regarding unidentified armed squads in camouflage…

Galatasaray Vice President Niyazi Yelkencioğlu has delivered a candid update on the uncertain future of Victor Osimhen, amid growing speculation linking the Nigerian striker with a big-money move to the Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen, 26, enjoyed a sensational loan spell with Galatasaray last season, scoring 36 goals and providing 8 assists in 40 appearances across all competitions.  The Super Eagles striker prolific form helped the Turkish giants clinch the Süper Lig title and the Turkish Cup double, making him a fan favourite in Istanbul. Nigeria Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen However, his future now appears to hang…

In SummaryThe African banking market is projected to experience substantial growth in Net Interest Income, reaching over $205.53 billion by the end of 2025.According to experts, traditional banks are expected to dominate the market, with a projected volume of $201.34 billion by the end of 2025.African Banks are experiencing significant growth in brand value, with an average increase of 22% across various markets. Deep Dive!!According to the African Economic Outlook 2025 report released by the African Development Bank Group, the continent’s economy is projected to increase from 3.3 percent growth in 2024 to 3.9 percent by the end of 2025. The…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State and former Niger Delta agitator, Senior High Chief Bibopere Ajube, has threatened to sponsor opposition candidates under the Labour Party (LP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) against incumbent APC lawmakers if the party proceeds with plans to grant automatic tickets for the 2027 general elections. Ajube issued the warning during a meeting with APC leaders at Agadagba-Obon in the Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state. Speaking after distributing N50,000 each to 87 APC members across the 10 wards in Ese-Odo, Ajube declared that he would actively oppose the…

Tukur Muntari A group under the aegis of Community Reorientation Women Network has supported over 50,000 pregnant women to access antenatal care services in rural areas across Bauchi, Kano, and Sokoto states. The group that provided the support under its pilot program in 39 wards across the three states also facilitated livesaving vaccinations for over 20,000 children. The Chairperson, CRoWN Board of Trustees and Managing Director, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Ms. Zouera Yousouffou made the disclosure while addressing a news conference in Kano on Friday. She said CRoWN, which has a network strength of over 5,000 ambassadors, has been doing great…

Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, says he has no intention of dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC) for another political party. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, the former Imo West Senator rubbished the speculation, assuring his teeming fans of his continuous support for the ruling party. Okorocha also urged his fans to ignore recent reports which claimed that APC is desperate to hijack power, describing such reports as the handwork of his political enemies who are bent on causing cracks in the party. He declared that he would never…

Spanish LaLiga club Getafe are willing to reduce their valuation of Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche, amid interest from English Premier League clubs Leeds United and Brentford, Soccernet.ng reports. Uche has continued to draw attention from Premier League clubs following his series of impressive performances for Getafe. He has enjoyed a great top flight league debut season, contributing four goals and five assists in 33 appearances. Christantus Uche for Getafe (Photo credit: Imago) Even since the first half of the season, Uche had already been linked to clubs like Chelsea and West Ham, but nothing serious happened But this summer,…

The federal government has expressed its commitment to building community tech hubs for the development of skills and innovations in the country. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Gashwer, stated this yesterday at the graduation ceremony for 35 Nigerian youths who participated in a digital skills training programme, jointly organised by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) in Abuja. Gashwer stated that Nigeria is working to steadily build digital skills that can be exported like crude oil, and where Nigerians will no longer be mere consumers of technology but its innovators.He…

The Labour Party (LP) has issued an appeal to opposition leaders across Nigeria, urging them to set aside personal ambition, ego, and internal divisions in order to unite and offer the nation a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Global Award and Dinner Night in Abuja on Monday, the LP’s Acting National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, emphasized that while the APC has used state machinery to weaken opposition voices, the bigger threat lies within the opposition itself. Senator Usman, who was represented by her Senior Special Adviser on Media, Ken…

The Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Rasaq Olusola Ajala, has said the Council’s decision to sell Sallah Rams at heavily subsidised rates is rooted in a desire to support Muslim residents in fulfilling their religious obligations during Eid el-Kabir, while also demonstrating the tangible benefits of democratic governance. Ajala made this known during the 8th edition of the Council’s annual subsidised Sallah Ram distribution, which was held at the Council Secretariat on Town Planning Way, Ilupeju, Lagos. Over 1,000 healthy Rams were offered at a discounted price of ₦75,000 each, despite similar livestock selling for over…