Author: Olukayode Oke

Maryland Man Wrongfully Deported Due To Administrative Error. A Maryland man who was legally residing in the United States has been deported to El Salvador and imprisoned there due to an “administrative error,” officials from the Trump administration confirmed in a court filing on Monday. Despite the mistake, the officials claimed that American courts lacked jurisdiction to secure his release. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia had been living in the U.S. under protected legal status since October 2019. His wife and five-year-old child are both U.S. citizens. However, on 12 March, immigration agents stopped him and incorrectly informed him that…

Elanga Shines As Nottingham Forest Defeat Manchester United To Boost Champions League Hopes. Anthony Elanga once called Old Trafford home, but on Tuesday night, he left Manchester United trailing in his wake. The 22-year-old winger produced a stunning solo effort, sprinting 70 yards before calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner, sealing Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 victory over his former club. Despite the moment of brilliance, Elanga showed respect by refusing to celebrate against the team where he spent a decade developing his craft. The win keeps Forest’s Champions League ambitions alive, as they remain third in the…

Saka Shines On Return As Arsenal Secure Victory Despite Injury Concerns. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw Bukayo Saka mark his long-awaited return with a goal in their 2-1 win over Fulham, but the victory was overshadowed by fresh injury concerns ahead of their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. Brazilian defender Gabriel limped off in the first half with a hamstring injury, adding to Arsenal’s growing list of absentees. His setback comes as the Gunners have already lost Kai Havertz for the season to a similar issue. Jurrien Timber also had to be withdrawn with a knee problem, while…

Real Madrid Reach Copa Del Rey Final After Dramatic Extra-Time Winner. Real Madrid kept their Treble hopes alive in spectacular fashion as Antonio Rüdiger headed home a dramatic extra-time winner against Real Sociedad, securing a place in the Copa del Rey final. The German defender, introduced as a substitute, rose highest to meet Arda Güler’s 115th-minute corner, flicking a header past goalkeeper Alex Remiro to send the Santiago Bernabéu into raptures. A Thriller at the Bernabéu   With Sociedad holding a 1-0 lead from the first leg, the visitors struck first through Ander Barrenetxea in the 16th minute. However,…

Governor Nwifuru Orders Arrest Of Six Commissioners Over Alleged Contract Breach. Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest of six commissioners and the suspension of a local government chairman over an alleged breach of contract for the construction of 140 housing units for the Izzo and Amaze communities. The affected commissioners include Professor Omari Omaka (Tertiary Education), Victor Chukwu (Environment), Ifeanyi Ogbuewu (Culture and Tourism), Uchenna Igwe (Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters), Moses Ekuma (Health), and Felix Igboke (Project Monitoring). Additionally, the Chairman of Afikpo Local Government Area, Mr Timothy Nwachi, has been suspended. Allegations of…

CPPE Warns Against Proposed Ban On Solar Panel Imports. The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has strongly advised the Nigerian government against implementing a proposed ban on solar panel imports, warning that such a move could worsen the country’s energy crisis. Dr Muda Yusuf, the Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in response to the Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who suggested restricting solar panel imports to encourage domestic production.  Impact on energy access   CPPE, an economic think tank, argued that the proposed ban would slow…

Ondo Youths Urge Governor Aiyedatiwa To Prioritise Governance Over Political Disputes. A youth group in Ondo State, the Ondo South Youths Forum (OSYF), has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to focus on governance and the development of the state rather than getting involved in political conflicts. In a statement, OSYF emphasised that Aiyedatiwa has only four years in office and should prioritise legacy projects that will benefit the people. The group also expressed concern over the conduct of some of the governor’s appointees, particularly members of his cabinet, who they accused of engaging in political battles at the…

Bobrisky Reportedly Arrested On Return To Nigeria. Popular social media personality Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has claimed that he was arrested by Nigerian immigration officials upon his return to the country. Bobrisky made the announcement on Tuesday via his Instagram handle, stating: “Guys, I have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did o.” As of now, immigration authorities have not confirmed the arrest or provided any details regarding the alleged incident.  A History of Controversy  Bobrisky has remained a divisive figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, gaining prominence through social…

Marine Le Pen To Appeal Election Ban, Condemns Ruling As ‘Political Decision’. French far-right politician Marine Le Pen has vowed to appeal a court ruling that bars her from running for public office for five years, describing it as a “political decision.” Le Pen was found guilty on Monday of embezzling European Union funds and sentenced to a four-year prison term, with two years suspended. Instead of serving time in custody, she can wear an electronic tag for the remaining two years. She was also fined €100,000 (£82,635). The decision means that unless she successfully overturns her sentence, she…

Edo Election Tribunal To Deliver Verdict On PDP’s Petition Against APC Victory. The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal is set to deliver its judgment on Wednesday in the case filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the 21 September 2024 governorship election. The petition seeks to overturn the declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the poll. The petitioners claim the election was marred by irregularities and have asked the tribunal to nullify Okpebholo’s victory. The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred…

Kogi Police Halt Planned Sallah Rally Over Security Concerns. The Kogi State Police Command has halted a planned Sallah rally in Okene Local Government Area, which was to be led by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party. Police Commissioner Miller Dantawaye announced the decision in a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, Superintendent of Police Williams Ovye-Aya, in Lokoja on Tuesday. According to reports, the senator had intended to visit her constituency on Tuesday as part of Sallah celebrations, with plans to engage with community members and foster unity. However, the police stated that intelligence reports…

Lagos Leads In National Identity Registration As NIN Enrolment Reaches 117 Million. The National Identity Management Commission has announced that over 117 million Nigerians have been assigned the National Identity Number as of 28 February 2025, with Lagos State recording the highest number of registrants. According to the latest enrolment statistics, Lagos tops the list with over 12.6 million registrations, followed by Kano State with 10.2 million. Kaduna ranked third with 6.9 million registrations, while Ogun and Oyo recorded 4.9 million and 4.5 million, respectively. The report further revealed a gender distribution of 56.5 percent male, representing 66,281,803…