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Abayomi Ademola AIK Fotboll recruitment manager Miika Takkula has confirmed that the club has received an official invite for Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup tournament, but says a final decision on his release has yet to be made. Yohanna earned his first invitation to the Nigerian Super Eagles following his impressive start to the season …

A 41-year-old man, Tunde Lakinsoku, on Thursday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing N930,000 from his employer. Lakinsoku, whose address was not disclosed, is on trial for theft. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The public prosecutor, Insp Olalekan Adegbite, told the court that the accused committed the offense on April 15, at about …

The 18-month initiative aimed at countering disinformation and strengthening the resilience of democracy in North West Nigeria was launched on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 in Sokoto State by the European Union (EU) and the Center for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID). The program entitled Combating Disinformation and Empowering Democracy in North West Nigeria will be implemented in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, …

Nigerians should gear up to start seeking accountability from those in power because the country is gradually entering one of the most dangerous phases in its economic history, not merely because inflation is high, unemployment is worsening, or public debt is rising, but because the institutions responsible for telling them the truth about the economy are either failing, compromised, silent …

FG is committed to supporting youth engagement Ayodeji Ajikan The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to constructive youth engagement and initiatives to improve the well-being and development of Nigerian students. This followed a meeting between the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Wednesday in Abuja. …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order 001 of 2026 on the Regulation of Associations, Groups and Organizations offering Security and Allied Services in the state. He said this step is necessary to ensure that all groups and associations involved in security-related activities, such as vigilantes and other community-based security groups, operate within a clear legal and operational …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday evening announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary in the state. Fubara in a personally signed statement said he would continue to support whoever emerges as his party’s candidate. According to him, his decision was taken after extensive consultation with his family, friends and political colleagues. “After deep reflection …

DISSU.PGI A Lagos-based property developer, Alhaji Samsideen Akanni Sule, has filed a suit before the Ikeja Judicial Division of the Lagos State High Court, accusing two members of the Abolarinwa family and a senior police officer of alleged defamation, harassment and malicious publication. In the suit filed before the High Court sitting in Ikeja by his lawyer, Dele Babalola, Sule, …

The Kaduna Police Command says an elderly man, Alhaji Rabo Jelani, has been kidnapped twice in a plot allegedly hatched by his son and grandson. Police said Yusuf Rabo, the victim’s son, and Musa Adamu are in custody following investigations into the kidnapping. The victim’s nephew, Ali Haruna, is still at large. Investigators allege that Yusuf Rabo collaborated with Musa …

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