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Lagos State Government has asked the Supreme Court to affirm the conviction of Dr Olufemi Olaleye, who was convicted for defiling his wife’s 16-year-old niece by the State High Court but was later overturned by the Court of Appeal. Dr Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, was initially sentenced to life imprisonment by the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sometime in October 2023. He was convicted by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for defiling his wife’s niece. The court held that the prosecution proved its case beyond…

Oral arguments in the appeal of disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) are set to take place in Manhattan on Tuesday as the former “king of crypto” pushes for a new trial.SBF Pushes For New TrialLawyers for Bankman-Fried are expected to present their case for a new trial for the former FTX CEO in New York City on November 4.In a September 2024 court document, Bankman-Fried’s attorneys argued that the ex-crypto executive was “presumed guilty” before his conviction.“Throughout the proceedings, the district court made little pretense of objectivity or even-handedness,” the filing reads.“In addition to eviscerating Bankman-Fried’s defenses, the judge…

Lara Adejoro The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has explained that medical and dental house officers cannot be placed on the civil service scheme because they are not regular staff of the government. Salako made this clarification at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday while addressing the demands of the striking members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, who have listed 19 demands in their ongoing industrial action. NARD had faulted the exclusion of medical and dental house officers from the civil service scheme, a policy it said had denied them rightful…

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen will once again carry Galatasaray’s hopes in front of goal when the Turkish champions travel to Amsterdam to face Ajax in a crucial UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 clash on Wednesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles forward has been in scintillating form since returning from injury and will be aiming to score in his third consecutive Champions League game. The Istanbul giants endured a nightmare start to their group stage journey with a 5–1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt but have since found their rhythm, producing back-to-back wins. Photo by IMAGO Osimhen scored the decisive goal in…

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Concern is mounting among youth leaders in the Niger Delta region over the alleged widening imbalance between northern and southern youths in accessing the Federal Government’s empowerment policies and intervention programmes under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. National Coordinator of the Niger Delta Youth Council Worldwide and Paramount Ruler of Niger Delta Communities in the North, Jator Abido, raised the alarm during a one-day sensitisation forum in Asaba, Delta State, at the weekend. The event, themed “Empirical Perspective on President Tinubu’s Offers in Two Years: A Strategic Engagement of Niger Deltans on Accessibility”, drew youth groups, government officials, and civil society actors across the region. Abido lamented…

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed how close Nigeria once came to securing the international allegiance of Michael Olise, the dazzling winger now thrilling fans at Bayern Munich and the France national team, Soccernet.ng reports.  Born in London to a Nigerian father and a French-Algerian mother, Olise was eligible to play for four nations — Nigeria, France, England, and Algeria. At just 17, while playing for Reading in the English Championship, Rohr had already spotted the young midfielder’s immense potential. Photo by IMAGO “He’s a fantastic player. I really value him highly and have known him since…

How His Goals Are Making Nigeria Soccer’s Must-Watch NationYou know that feeling when one player steps onto the pitch and suddenly, the whole game’s energy shifts? That’s Victor Osimhen for you. The Nigerian striker isn’t just scoring goals, he’s rewriting the script for African football, one thunderous header at a time. Check any livescores today when Nigeria plays, and you’ll likely see his name lighting up the feed. In a sport dominated by European giants and South American flair, Osimhen’s rise feels like a breath of fresh air from the streets of Lagos. He’s turning heads, packing stadiums, and yes,…

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ebonyi State Command, Commandant Francis Chika Nnadi, stated on Monday that the Operation Know Your Neighbour, introduced by his command to tackle illegal activities and social vices in the state, is delivering the expected results, as significant breakthroughs have been achieved. Briefing journalists in his office on his one-year tenure, Commandant Nnadi noted that through Operation Know Your Neighbour, the command was able to arrest suspects involved in dealing with adulterated fertilisers and other illegal operators, adding that the command has secured over 17 convictions. He described their activities…

Whales offloaded $440 million DOGE in the 72 hours leading up to Halloween, dampening bullish Dogecoin price predictions for November. Hopes of an “Uptober” for the meme coin have failed to materialize, carrying bearish sentiment into the new month as its most convinced holders take flight. 440 million Dogecoin $DOGE sold in 72 hours! pic.twitter.com/UYDwACNSvH— Ali (@ali_charts) October 31, 2025 The pressure from Doge’s most influential players has left bulls unable to defend a key demand zone at $0.18, effectively invalidating an ascending channel setup that once targeted $0.26–$0.33.The next structurally important support lies far lower, around $0.07, a zone…