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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Nigerian Police, and other respondents not to harass, arrest, or obstruct some Ghanaian businessmen who filed a suit alleging violations of their fundamental human rights in a dispute at the River Park Estate in Abuja. The court issued the ruling yesterday in the legal action filed under suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1130/2025. The suit was initiated by directors of Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited and their Ghanaian partners under the investment consortium Houses for Africa. The case involves Ghanaian businessman Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, Kojo Ansah Mensah, Victor…

Former Turkish Super Lig champions Trabzonspor have struggled to pry Paul Onuachu off Southampton despite negotiations which started last year, and they might now abandon his case and move for another Nigerian striker, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu has continuously been linked with Trabzonspor following his successful one-year loan at the club two years ago. The Super Eagles star produced 17 goals and four assists in 25 appearances for the former Turkish champions. And last summer, they tried to sign him permanently. Paul Onuachu for Trabzonspor (Photo by Imago) But the Saints’ asking price was significantly higher than what Trabzonspor were willing…

Gabriel Oshokha The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund, has commissioned solar-powered boreholes and toilet facilities at Egbeda, Ona Ara, and Ibarapa East local Government areas of Oyo State, aimed at improving sanitation and hygiene. While commissioning the projects, the Chairman, Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, Alhaji Babalola Afobaje, emphasised the importance of the projects in advancing the health and socio-economic well-being of rural dwellers. He expressed the commitment of his agency and UNICEF to expanding access to clean water and improving sanitation infrastructure in rural and peri-urban communities. Afobaje said the…

Fast-rising Nigerian artist Hika is back with a stirring new single titled “My Good”. It’s a smooth, soulful Afropop track that speaks to the power of self-belief, resilience and trusting the journey. With heartfelt lyrics set against warm Afrobeat-inspired rhythms, “My Good” serves as a gentle yet powerful reminder for anyone navigating life’s ups and downs. It’s a song for the dreamers, the hustlers and those quietly pushing forward, reminding us that each step, no matter how small, brings us closer to our goals. Hika is known for her emotionally honest storytelling, and in this mid-tempo release, she offers a…

Ghana women’s national team head coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, has admitted that facing Nigeria will present the Black Queens with their toughest challenge yet, Soccernet.ng reports. The Swedish coach, who took charge of the Black Queens in 2024, will be on the hot seat as the two West African giants prepare to square off in a high-stakes friendly ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The crunch tie, scheduled for Sunday, June 29, will be both teams’ final preparatory fixture before heading to Morocco for the delayed continental showpiece. Ghana Black Queens vs Benin For Ghana, the match…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed into law four landmark tax reform bills designed to overhaul Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue administration framework, in a move described as a major leap in the nation’s economic reform drive. The signing ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was witnessed by top government officials including the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Senate and House Majority Leaders, as well as chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Finance. Also in attendance were the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it seized 1,257.213 kilograms (1.26 tons) of assorted illicit substances in Enugu between June 2024 and June 2025. Mr. Abel Wadahi, Commander of NDLEA in Enugu, disclosed this on Thursday during the 2025 United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event, with the theme ‘The Evidence Is Clear, Invest In Prevention: Break the Cycle #StopOrganisedCrime,’ was organised with the Enugu State Government’s support. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the day is observed yearly to fight drug abuse and illegal drug trade. It is marked every June…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary. The PDP on Thursday rejected Anyanwu’s reinstatement in a statement by signed by Chairman Board of Trustees, Adolphus Wabara. “The attention of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to an unconstitutional pronouncement by the Acting National Chairman of our great party, Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum, purporting to cancel the 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled to hold on Monday, 30th June, 2025 and directing Senator Samuel Anyanwu to resume as National Secretary of the party,”…

Super Eagles and KRC Genk striker, Emmanuel Toluwalase Arokodare, has given Manchester United a green light for a summer transfer following their interest in him, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old was the third-highest goalscoring Nigerian footballer in the 2024/2025 season, home and abroad, scoring 23 goals and providing seven assists in 45 club appearances for Thorsten Fink’s side. Arokodare won the Belgian Pro League Golden Boot and has been tipped to leave the club this summer, amidst interest from Turkey and Germany, with Genk President, Peter Croonen, claiming the lanky striker won’t leave cheap. As per Caught Offside, Arokodare is being…

The House of Representatives has declared Ideato North and South Federal Constituency in Imo State an erosion and road disaster zone, urging immediate intervention by federal agencies to avert further devastation. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, representing Ideato North/South, who raised alarm over the worsening erosion and road infrastructure collapse affecting over 32 communities in the constituency. Presenting the motion at Thursday’s plenary, Ugochinyere cited Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which places the protection of lives and property as the primary duty of government. He warned that communities such as Umueshi,…