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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a couple, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, before the Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged N1.09bn contract scam. The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission brought the defendants before Justice Abubakar Usman on a six-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and retention of proceeds of crime. In a post on its X handle on Monday, according to the charge sheet, the defendants allegedly conspired to defraud a widow, Anazia Kenechukwu, who reported the matter to the commission after a…

  Youth groups under the aegies of Ilorin Emirate Dynamic Youth Initiative and the Ilorin Emirate Youth Progressive for Communities on Monday in Ilorin have declared support for the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi Salihu as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in 2027. The endorsement was made on Monday at a joint press conference in Ilorin where the spokesman for the groups, Abdulwaheed Olamilekan said it was time for Kwara North Senatorial District to produce the state’s governor in the interest of equity, fairness and inclusive governance. According to them, their…

The Federal Government on Monday raised fresh concerns over the growing burden of foodborne diseases in Nigeria, revealing that unsafe food causes more than 53,000 deaths and nearly 50 million illnesses annually across the country. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, disclosed this in Abuja during a ministerial press briefing to commemorate the 2026 World Food Safety Day, themed “From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere.” Salako described food safety as a critical national development and health security issue, warning that the true cost of unsafe food extends beyond sickness and death to the…

Brighton’s latest signing, Zadok Yohanna, has given fans a glimpse of what to expect following his record-breaking transfer from AIK Stockholm, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 18-year-old midfielder, who joined AIK Stockholm from Ikon Allah FA last year, quickly caught the eye with a series of brilliant displays for the club. Then, this year, after months of speculation linking him to various teams across France, Germany, and England, Yohanna has officially joined Brighton. Zadok Yohanna signs for Brighton. (Photo credit: Brighton/X) ​The Seagulls secured the youngster on a five-year deal for an initial fee of €28 million, plus an additional €2 million…

  The Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital, has adjourned to July 1, 2026, for definite hearing a suit seeking the nullification of the chairmanship primary election conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The adjournment was granted on Monday by Justice Mashkur Salisu following the alleged failure of the defendants in the matter to file and serve their statements of defence within the stipulated time. The suit was instituted by an APC chairmanship aspirant, Abdulhadi Lau, who is challenging the conduct and outcome of the party’s chairmanship primary election in Taraba state.…

Former France international Lassana Diarra has reached agreement with FIFA and the Belgian football association in his long-running 65 million euro ($76 million) legal battle, a source close to the case told AFP on Monday. The former Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder’s challenge to FIFA prompted world football’s governing body to amend its transfer rules after a landmark Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) legal ruling in October 2024, but he had been unable to reach a settlement. The CJEU found that FIFA rules impede the free movement of players by “imposing considerable legal risks, unforeseeable and…

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Sokoto State, Manir Dan’iya, has pledged to revitalise the state civil service, restore meritocracy and implement policies aimed at reducing poverty if elected governor in the 2027 general elections. Dan’iya made the commitment while receiving a delegation of civil servants, including administrative officers, finance officers and local government personnel, who paid him a Sallah homage and declared support for his gubernatorial aspiration. The ADC candidate while addressing party supporters described the civil service as the engine room of government, stressing that effective governance and sustainable development depend largely on a motivated…

Nigeria’s hopes of convincing Noah Atubolu to represent the Super Eagles remain alive after the goalkeeper suffered a major setback with Germany, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old SC Freiburg shot-stopper has emerged as a target for several top European clubs following an outstanding 2025/26 campaign. Atubolu helped Freiburg reach the UEFA Europa League final and established himself as one of the Bundesliga’s most reliable goalkeepers. His record-making performances have attracted interest from clubs in England, Italy and Spain, with Real Sociedad becoming the latest side to enter the race. According to reports from Spain via Bulinews, new Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino…

… accuses Adeola(YAYI) of failing to fulfill promises Daughter of Former President, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo has resigned her membership of the All Progressives Congress, accusing the leadership of the party in Ogun State of persistent disregard, rejection, and unfair treatment. In a letter dated May 31 and addressed to the Ogun State APC Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi, Obasanjo, who recently vied for the party’s governorship ticket in the state, announced her resignation. Obasanjo in a copy of the letter obtained by our correspondent on Monday, faulted the consensus process that led to Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi)’s emergence as the party’s…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Monday launched a specialised Violent Crime Response Unit aimed at combating kidnapping, armed robbery, violent attacks and other serious crimes across Abuja and its satellite communities. Speaking during the inauguration, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi, said the unit was established on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness and improve public safety. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, and the Commander of the Guards Brigade, Brig. Gen. A. Onasanya, inspecting personnel of the newly established Violent Crime Response…