Former Super Eagles forward, Michael Eneramo, has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. According to reports on Friday, the 40-year-old ex-international slumped while featuring in a game at the Angwan Yelwa pitch, located in the Television area of Kaduna. Eyewitness accounts indicated that Eneramo, who came on as a substitute in the second half, suddenly collapsed without any physical contact during play. He was subsequently rushed to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead. The late striker, who had retired from professional football, enjoyed a career that spanned clubs across Europe and Africa, including Beşiktaş J.K.,…
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A High Court sitting in Lokoja has awarded N1bn in damages to former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, in a defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The judgment, delivered by Justice A. S. Ibrahim in suit number HCL/16/2023, was dated April 23, 2026, according to the Certified True Copy obtained on Friday. The court held that the claimant proved his case based on the balance of probabilities, resolving all issues for determination in his favour. Justice Ibrahim ruled that statements made by the defendant during a November 4, 2022 appearance on The Morning Show on Arise Television were defamatory and…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday restrained the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps from imposing fines or penalties on motorists for breaches of the Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Act without a valid court order. Delivering judgment, Justice Hauwa Joseph Yilwa held that although both agencies are empowered to enforce compliance with the insurance law, they lack the authority to sanction offenders by way of fines without recourse to the court. The ruling followed a suit instituted by a lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, challenging the powers of the enforcement agencies under the Act. Before proceeding…
A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered the remand of one Sulaima Abdullahi over alleged unlawful entry into a church premises with intent to commit a felony. The defendant was arraigned by the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, on a two-count charge bordering on unlawful entry. Prosecuting counsel, O.F. Baba, informed the court that the incident occurred on March 13, 2026, at about 5:30pm at the YGGM Church, located at Oke Padre, Oke Aruwa, in Ondo West Local Government Area. Baba alleged that Abdullahi unlawfully gained access to the church in…
The City Boy Movement, Okitipupa Local Government, successfully held a strategic meeting with the newly appointed Ward Coordinators across the thirteen (13) wards in the local government area. The meeting was convened to foster unity, strengthen coordination, and align grassroots mobilization efforts within the movement. Delivering the welcome address, the Local Government Coordinator warmly received the ward coordinators, congratulating them on their appointments and charging them to serve as worthy ambassadors of the movement. He emphasized discipline, commitment, and effective representation, while urging them to intensify grassroots mobilization as a key driver for the movement’s success. A major highlight of…
The Nigerian military on Friday inaugurated a General Court-Martial to try 36 personnel accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The panel was constituted at the Defence Headquarters and inaugurated at the Scorpion Mess, Asokoro, Abuja, under tight security. Proceedings were held behind closed doors, with authorities citing the sensitive nature of the case. Journalists, including accredited defence correspondents who had earlier been invited, were denied access to the venue. Security operatives also prohibited the use of mobile phones, preventing documentation of the arrival of the defendants. The 36 accused personnel were…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the cost of issuing and replacing ATM debit and credit cards by 50 per cent to N1,500, while abolishing the N50 monthly maintenance charge on naira-denominated cards. The new charges were outlined in the apex bank’s exposure draft of the Guide to Charges by Banks and Other Financial Institutions, 2026, signalling a fresh review of banking tariffs aimed at reshaping electronic payment costs. Under the revised framework, customers will no longer pay monthly maintenance fees on naira debit or credit cards, a charge that previously attracted Value Added Tax. However, holders of foreign…
Founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has narrated how a kidnapped pastor of the church regained freedom after he issued a stern warning to the abductors during a phone call. The cleric disclosed this while preaching in a sermon captured in a viral video, recounting that the kidnappers had reached out to demand ransom before he personally intervened. According to Oyedepo, he took over the call and delivered a blunt ultimatum to the criminals, warning them to release the victim within 24 hours or face dire consequences. “One time, one of our pastors was kidnapped. When they…
Tragedy struck Innayin community in Oyo State on Thursday after a stray elephant reportedly invaded the area, killing one resident and leaving another missing. The incident, which occurred around 3:30 pm, threw the community into panic as locals raised the alarm over the sudden appearance of the wild animal. Confirming the development, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force in the state, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said security operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene following a distress call. He disclosed that while efforts were ongoing to restore calm, a 50-year-old resident, identified as Alhaji Muhammadu Bingin, had been declared missing after…
A High Court sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, has sentenced a 33-year-old woman, Salamatu Saidu, to five years’ imprisonment for trafficking two persons through fraudulent means. The conviction, secured by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, was handed down by Justice Bukar Umar on Monday—same day the defendant was arraigned—highlighting an expedited prosecution in the case. According to the agency, Saidu was found guilty of facilitating the illegal movement of victims aged 21 and 33 through deception, an offence that violates Section 26(2) of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015. NAPTIP, in…