Former Sector Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Maj.-Gen. Anthony Atolagbe, rtd, has alleged that Boko Haram continues to receive substantial financial and logistical support from sponsors operating both within and outside Nigeria, warning that the backing has prolonged the insurgency. Atolagbe made the remarks on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’, where
A Federal High Court has convicted and sentenced two individuals alongside a mining company for engaging in illegal mining activities in Kwara State, marking another step in the government’s efforts to tackle unlawful exploitation of the nation’s mineral resources. The conviction followed their prosecution by the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, which accused the
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified enforcement against the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200 millilitres, reaffirming its commitment to curbing harmful alcohol consumption across Nigeria. The agency said the renewed enforcement follows the expiration of the transition period
Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has applied to the court for the issuance of subpoenas compelling Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, to testify in his ongoing cybercrime trial. The move came after DSS operative Uwem Davies, a prosecution
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced a special enforcement operation across Abia State aimed at reducing road traffic crashes and fatalities by targeting motorists who violate critical safety regulations. The intervention, code-named Operation Kwusi Ihe Mberede Okporouzo, was launched by the Abia State Sector Command as part of the Corps’ 2026 road safety
Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.An agreement has been reached for a fixed fee of €22million (£18.7m; $25.1m) plus add-ons, with a sell-on clause included, after Barcelona saw a €20m offer rejected earlier this week.The deal is not yet finalised but is expected to be completed in the near
Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has called on FIFA to improve the standard of officiating at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, warning that poor refereeing could undermine the integrity of the game.In a post on his verified X handle, Elumelu commended the African teams that represented the continent at the tournament, saying they had
Serie A newcomers, Venezia have reached an agreement with Sevilla for the signing of Super Eagles striker Akor Adams, according to reports.Sevilla accepted Venezia’s €16 million offer after initially turning down the Italian club’s opening bid.The transfer will see Adams become the most expensive signing in Venezia’s history.The 26-year-old joined Sevilla from French club Montpellier
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing a political storm after 72 European lawmakers called for a formal investigation into his conduct, following the controversial decision to suspend United States striker Folarin Balogun’s ban during the World Cup after direct intervention from the White House.The 72 members of the European Parliament have written to the heads
Media personality Toke Makinwa has shared her opinion on why she believes many men are not good at telling lies, saying they often fail to think through their stories.Makinwa made the remarks during the latest episode of MENtality with Ebuka, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, where she discussed relationships and communication.According to her, many men assume