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*Babatunde Fashola, SAN A group of former presidents of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikorodu branch, have lauded the appointment of former Lagos State governor and former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, as a member of the Body of Benchers, describing it as a “fitting recognition of excellence, integrity and decades of selfless service”. In a detailed …

… Flaws that ‘mislead’ reports of Ogun APC meetings …Promises to avoid pre-determined primaries Daud Olatunji Former Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed media reports that he has been pressuring aspirants to withdraw from the 2027 senatorial race, describing such claims as “misrepresentation” of proceedings at a recent meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun Central. Amosun, in …

By Ayo Kehinde Panic briefly gripped Washington on Saturday evening as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were quickly evacuated by Secret Service agents following gunfire that disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, in what officials have now confirmed was a coordinated but ultimately foiled attack by a lone gunman. Providing new details just hours …

Barcelona defeated Getafe 2-0 away on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of La Liga. The victory took Barcelona to 85 points, 11 ahead of second-placed Real Madrid with five games remaining. Real Madrid had already drawn 1-1 against Real Betis on Friday, weakening their title challenge. Getafe held off Barcelona for much of the first half, frustrating their …

The Federal Government on Friday assured Nigerians that ongoing economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, foreign exchange adjustments and fiscal restructuring, are designed to provide long-term national benefits despite current economic pressures. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance in Lagos while receiving the “Image Maker Award 2026”, urging Nigerians to remain patient …

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has paid a working visit to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, in a constructive and solution-oriented discussion aimed at mitigating the burden of rising operating costs on national carriers and the recent sharp increase in the cost of aviation fuel (Jet A1). The meeting, held …

By Ayo Kehinde Goals from Fermin Lopez and substitute Marcus Rashford gave Barcelona a 2-0 win at Getafe on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to 11 points. Lopez broke the deadlock on the stroke of half-time, latching onto a precise forward pass from Pedri and rolling the ball low past David Soria into the bottom …

United Bank for Africa Plc, a leading pan-African financial institution, has released its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, demonstrating resilient operational performance and continued balance sheet strength despite a moderate profitability environment. Gross profits increased 5% to ₦801.5 billion, driven by growth across all major revenue lines. Interest income also grew by 6.9% to …

No fewer than three people suspected to be linked to the killing of a traditional ruler in Langtang North local government area were burnt alive by an angry mob on Friday. The incident followed the murder of the village head of Kwallak community, identified as Ponzhi Kwallak, who was reportedly attacked and killed at his residence on Thursday night. Sources …

By Ayo Kehinde The race against relegation in the Premiership had a decisive day for West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur as both teams won their matches but with different results. An injury-time goal from Callum Wilson gave West Ham United a 2-1 victory over Everton at the London Stadium on Saturday, keeping the Hammers out of the English Premier League …