Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communications and Orientation, Sunday Dare, has taken a swipe at former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, over his comments on Nigeria’s rising debt profile. In a post on X, Dare dismissed Melaye’s claim that the Federal Government was borrowing from platforms such as OPay and Moniepoint, describing the remark as “noise, not knowledge.” He explained that the surge in the nation’s debt stock was largely driven by the depreciation of the naira against the dollar rather than reckless borrowing. Citing figures from the Debt Management Office, Dare said Nigeria’s public debt stood…
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The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Rotimi Oladimeji, during a sweeping operation targeting undocumented and criminal migrants across the country. In a statement posted on its official X page on Monday, ICE disclosed that Oladimeji, who had earlier been convicted of fraud, was ordered to pay more than $1.1 million in restitution prior to his arrest. “Nigerian criminal alien Rotimi Oladimeji’s criminal history includes mail and wire fraud. He was ordered to pay $1M+ in restitution before ICE New Orleans arrested him,” the statement read. Court records show that Oladimeji was sentenced to…
By Mercy Roland, CEO, MercySpeaks Initiatives Not everyone who smiles at you should sit close to your heart. Teach your teens to watch out for these red flags in friendships: Disrespect for Values – Anyone who mocks their faith, morals, or family isn’t safe. Negative Influence – A friend who pushes them into lying, cheating, or ungodly behavior is dangerous. Always One-Sided – If they only take and never give support, it’s unhealthy. Drama & Gossip – People who tear others down will eventually tear them down too. No Accountability – A friend who never says “sorry” will drag them…
The Edo State Government has launched an investigation into the killing of two men, Eboh Enomwa and Stephen Imaghodo, during a leadership tussle in Iyanomo community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, the probe is being led by the state’s Special Security Squad, codenamed Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers, in collaboration with security agencies and community leaders. The victims were murdered last week following violent clashes between rival factions battling for control of the community. On Saturday, the investigative team, led by the Government House Chief…
The United Kingdom Metropolitan Police has arrested and charged a 37-year-old man, Andre Wright-Walters, in connection with the death of a Nigerian, James Gbadamosi, who was attacked in Balham, South London. According to a statement released on Monday, Gbadamosi, 67, was assaulted on Balham High Road on August 24 at about 4 p.m. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed to hospital by responding officers but died on September 5. The police said Wright-Walters was initially arrested in August and charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a Class A drug. He appeared before Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday visited former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Birnin Kebbi, following reports that Malami’s convoy was attacked by suspected political thugs. Atiku described the incident as a dangerous escalation of politically motivated violence targeting leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stressing that such acts threaten Nigeria’s fragile democracy. “The ADC coalition remains committed to rescuing Nigeria’s democracy from imminent threats. “We must not allow anti-democratic forces to thrive,” Atiku said in a statement issued by Muhammad Al-Amin, Zonal Coordinator of the Malami Support Organisation. Malami, in his response, thanked Atiku for…
The Niger State Police Command has begun a manhunt for four armed robbers who trailed a bank customer in Minna and dispossessed him of cash shortly after he left a bank on Monday morning. The incident occurred around Tunga Market when the victim, driving a Mercedes Benz, was intercepted by the suspects in an ash-coloured Toyota Camry. The gang reportedly blocked his vehicle near the Old City Gate area and carted away an undisclosed sum of money. Confirming the incident, the police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, said the state Commissioner of Police, Adamu Elleman, had ordered a thorough investigation and directed…
Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has explained his recent absence from the public space, attributing it to his academic pursuits. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Monday, Melaye said he deliberately kept a low profile in order to concentrate fully on his studies. “I have been quiet because I was in school. I did not want Nigeria to happen to me. I needed them to let me graduate,” he said. Melaye noted that his decision has paid off, as he has not only graduated but has also been called to the Nigerian Bar. “I have graduated now,…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has opened an investigation into the discovery of a lifeless body inside a vehicle at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Police said the body, suspected to be that of a labourer, was found on Sunday morning inside a red Peugeot 406 parked at a construction site within the complex. According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, officers from the National Assembly Division responded to a distress call around 9 a.m. and found the corpse in an advanced state of decomposition. The body was later evacuated to the Asokoro General Hospital, where medical personnel…
A senior Army officer, identified as Lt.-Col. Josiah, has been abducted by gunmen in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday at his lodge in Bomadi town, has thrown the riverside community into panic. Soldiers attached to the Bomadi Division of the Joint Task Force (JTF) have since intensified patrols across Bomadi and neighbouring settlements. Sources told reporters that Lt.-Col. Josiah had attended a wedding in Kpakiama, a nearby community, before returning to his lodge. The sources further said around 2 a.m., armed men stormed the premises, ransacked the rooms,…