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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the five-count charge of conspiracy and forgery filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) against an 89-year-old businessman, Christian Eze, and a 75-year-old woman, Josephine Obineme. Justice James Kolawole Omotosho, in his judgment on Wednesday, held that the prosecution failed to establish a credible case against the defendants, describing the police investigation as “vague, watery, and full of doubts.” The judge ruled that there was no evidence linking the defendants to the alleged offences, adding that the police failed to conduct a thorough investigation before filing charges. The defendants were accused…

Wilfred Ndidi has played 67 games for the Nigeria senior team, but he’s yet to score a goal… The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the Peter Makoba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, tomorrow evening, Soccernet.ng reports. With South Africa’s points deduction confirmed, Benin are now top of Group C, and need wins against Rwanda and Nigeria to seal a spot in next year’s Mundial on North American soil. On the flip side, Nigeria also have a glimpse of hope, although they’ll hope Bafana Bafana drop points in their remaining games against…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined the campaign of former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a post on his official X account on Wednesday, Sowore had challenged the Labour Party chieftain, Peter Obi, Atiku, Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, and other notable personalities in the South-East to march to Aso Rock for Kanu’s release. “I challenge every politician or person of good conscience from the Southeast who says they want Nnamdi Kanu released to stop the rhetoric. Time for action is now. Let’s march…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has blamed Nigeria’s infrastructure challenges on the sale of public enterprises by successive governments since 1999 under the guise of privatisation. Speaking in an interview with journalists, Adebayo described the policy as “a fundamental error,” arguing that rather than selling government-owned enterprises, the state should have liberalised sectors to encourage competition and innovation. “The government should have privatised the industry or the sector, not the enterprises. Privatisation of government enterprises is wrong. What you need is to open the sector; that’s all,” he said. He particularly faulted…

Nigeria’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification has come down to fine margins, fierce urgency, and a little mathematics. The Super Eagles travel to Polokwane, South Africa, to face Lesotho’s Crocodiles in a must-win fixture that carries the weight of a nation’s expectation. Against the tiny Southern African nation, the Super Eagles know it’s not just about winning. It’s about winning big. With Benin and South Africa sitting comfortably atop Group C, both better off on points and goal difference, Nigeria know that every strike, every shot, and every goal could define their qualification fate. After a frustrating…

There was drama at the Lagos State High Court premises when a lawyer, Obinna Okereke, Principal Partner of High Refuge Attorneys, allegedly assaulted a judicial officer, Temilola Ossai, after reportedly hitting her with his vehicle. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred near the court entrance when Okereke, driving a champagne gold-coloured Toyota Sienna bus, allegedly collided with Ossai, a staff member of the Lagos State Judiciary, who was walking by the roadside. Sources said the victim, on her way to the courthouse, approached the lawyer to request an apology for the minor collision. Instead of apologising, Okereke reportedly became enraged, verbally…

Chelsea had earlier been linked with Kwara Football Academy prospect Abduljelil Kamaldeen, but the Blues are now closing in on another Flying Eagles talent… English Premier League giants Chelsea FC are reportedly stepping up their interest in Nigerian youngsters Abduljelil Kamaldeen and Tahir Maigana, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Kwara Football Academy duo are currently representing the Flying Eagles at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. According to sources close to the Nigeria U20 camp, the Premier League giants have made significant moves to secure the services of the two players, who have impressed scouts with their technical quality and…

Abia State caucus of the opposition Labour Party (LP) in the House of Representatives has faulted the Deputy Speaker of the House, Dr Benjamin Kalu, over his position that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would defeat the state governor, Alex Otti. The caucus, led by Ginger Onwusibe Obinna, in a statement yesterday, called on all Abians young and old, market women and traders, professionals, party members, elders and elite across party lines and political persuasions to stand united in support of what they termed “the transformational work” of Otti, and reject attempts by any individual to drag the state…

• APC moves to unite members ahead of elections• Warns against factional groups A political group within the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Egbe Ajosepo, has rejected the purported endorsement of the Minister of Power, Abdulwaheed Adebayo Adelabu, as the preferred governorship candidate of the party for the 2027 election. The group, which represents APC’s interest in the Oke-Ogun zone, described the endorsement by some party leaders as “a betrayal of fairness, equity, and justice.” In a communiqué signed by its National Chairman, Dauda Olaifa Alade, and National Secretary, Favour Adewoyin, Egbe Ajosepo said the move…

The Super Eagles are in a really terrible situation, but Terem Moffi believes a miracle will happen… Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has expressed optimism over the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Moffi just got his first call up to the Super Eagles in over a year, but he returns to the team under very tough conditions. Nigeria play their last two games in the World Cup Qualifiers series in this international break, but the team’s chances of nicking a ticket are extremely slim. In fact, they would need a miracle to make…