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A Nigeria 3rd Republic senator, Barrister Emma Nwaka, has opined that, due to their democratic credentials, members of that 3rd Republic National Assembly should not be consigned to the dustbin of history, saying they instead deserve the nation’s gratitude. Underscoring his position, he stated that the president-elect of that Third Republic, late Moshood Abiola, and his vice, Babagana Kingibe, having been honoured, equity demands that the Senate President, Senator Ameh Ebute, and his deputy, late Senator Albert Legogie, along with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Agunwa Anaekwe, and his deputy, Hon. Musa Kwankwaso, should be recognised, “bearing in mind that they…

The Adamawa State Police Command has successfully arrested seven suspects involved in an armed robbery operation along Federal Housing Bajabure, in the Girei Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as members of a notorious criminal group known as the Shilla Boys, were reported to have attacked members of the public, dispossessing them of their valuables. In a statement on Tuesday, the command said the suspects were armed with dangerous weapons, and caused fear among residents during their operation. The police, led by DPO Viniklang, and his team, swiftly responded to the scene of the crime and arrested…

Getafe are eyeing Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq as a key transfer target this summer, with the Real Sociedad forward emerging as a potential replacement for the outgoing Christantus Uche, Soccernet.ng reports. With Uche on the verge of a €20 million move to the Premier League after a standout season, the Madrid-based club are keen to bolster their frontline and see Sadiq as an ideal candidate to fill the void, according to TodoFichajes. The 28-year-old forward spent the second half of last season on loan at Valencia, where he played a pivotal role in helping the club avoid relegation. Nigeria and…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa had prior knowledge of the favourable judgement delivered by the election petition tribunal. Ajayi claimed that APC supporters arrived at the Ondo State High Court Complex in a celebratory mood before the verdict was read, suggesting foreknowledge of the outcome. Last Wednesday, the tribunal led by Justice Benson Ogubu dismissed the petitions filed by the PDP and four other parties, describing them as “worthless and unmeritorious.” Ajayi had contested the eligibility…

The Senate is considering a legislative proposal that would mandate an annual presidential address on June 12, in recognition of the day’s historical significance. The proposal also includes a shift in the venue of presidential inaugurations from Eagle Square to the National Assembly Complex. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele disclosed these plans in an interview on Tuesday, stating that lawmakers aim to prepare a bill to formalize the President’s speech to the nation on Democracy Day. “We are hoping to bring a bill soon to institutionalize the President’s address on June 12 because of its historical importance,” Bamidele said. He argued…

Agency Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has donated N300 million to the victims of the recent Mokwa flood disaster. The Governor announced the donation when he led a delegation from Birnin on a sympathy visit to the Government House on Tuesday in Minna. Zulum stated that the donation was to complement the efforts of the Niger Government in addressing the challenges of the disaster. The governor commiserated with the Government and people of Niger over the devastating effects of the flood that claimed many lives, destroyed property and livelihoods. Zulum added that it was time for all sub-national governments to…

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has been heavily linked with a move to Greek giants AEK Athens in the past two weeks, Soccernet.ng reports. Dessers has had a topsy-turvy stay at Rangers since joining the club from Cremonese two years ago. The Super Eagles star has contributed 51 goals and 16 assists in 109 appearances for the Gers, but he has been consistently maligned by the fans as they believe that he does not do enough. Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers (Photo credit: Imago) Meanwhile, there have been speculations that Dessers could exit Glasgow in the last two years. Last summer,…

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has called on President Bola Tinubu to mark this year’s June 12 Democracy Day by releasing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement on Tuesday, MASSOB described the potential release as a symbolic and unifying gesture that would make the 32nd anniversary of the June 12 struggle more meaningful. Leader of the group, Uchenna Madu, said the request reflects a longstanding demand by various pro-Biafra and civil rights groups advocating for self-determination and justice in the Southeast. He stated…

Ayra Starr just made BET Awards history! The Nigerian music queen picked up the Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards in LA, becoming the first Nigerian woman to ever win the award. Held at the Peacock Theatre and hosted by Kevin Hart, the night had all the glitz and glam, but Ayra’s win had heart. She was up against some serious international competition, big names from South Africa, the UK, Brazil, France, and even her fellow Afrobeats star Rema, but she came out on top. And even though she was nominated for two more awards (Best Female R&B/Pop…

Across African countries, demand for virtual dollar cards is rising. These cards help users bypass currency restrictions, pay for international services, and receive payments from overseas clients. Traditional banking systems in the region often lag behind the needs of the digital economy. In response, fintech platforms have emerged to fill the infrastructure gap. Below are three platforms that already offer solutions for online dollar payments from within Africa.Spend.netThe financial platform Spend.net specializes in virtual cards with cashback for various categories of online spending. Its all-purpose card comes with an automatic 1% cashback on every transaction.Card issuance is free. Top-up fees…