Enoch Odesola

News

Tinubu Confers National Honours on Kudirat Abiola, Soyinka, Ken Saro-Wiwa, Others

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on dozens of prominent Nigerians, including pro-democracy heroes, civil rights activists, and literary figures, as part of the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations. Speaking during his State of the Nation address to a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, Tinubu announced that the […]

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Crime

U.S. Court Sentences Nigerian National to Five Years Over Sextortion Scheme Linked to Teen’s Death

Pennsylvania, USA — A U.S. federal court has sentenced Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, a Nigerian national, to five years in prison for his involvement in a transnational sextortion and wire fraud conspiracy that led to the tragic death of a teenager in Pennsylvania. The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney David Metcalf, who stated that Abiodun […]

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Governance

Tinubu Commends Buhari for Declaring June 12 as Democracy Day

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised former President Muhammadu Buhari for officially designating June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day, describing the move as a courageous correction of historical injustice and a tribute to the Nigerian people’s democratic aspirations. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as […]

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Governance

Orie Promotes Sound Governance in 2027 Campaign

Owerri, Nigeria – former Managing Director of the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC), Chief Charles Orie, has reiterated his commitment to good governance and inclusive leadership as conversations around the 2027 governorship race in Imo State begin to intensify. This affirmation was made during an interactive session in Owerri with the Imo […]

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News

Ponzi: ‘CBEX Is Still Prohibited in Nigeria’

Abuja, Nigeria — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed that CBEX (Crypto Bridge Exchange), operating under the corporate identity of ST Technologies International Ltd, also known as Smart Treasure or Super Technology, remains banned from operating in Nigeria. This clarification was issued in a public notice released yesterday, amid reports suggesting that CBEX […]

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Governance

Pa Fasonranti: Nigeria’s democracy still developing

Akure, Ondo State –  Elder statesman and leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has described Nigeria’s democratic journey as a continuing process, calling for visionary leadership, patriotic citizenship, and collective efforts to achieve national progress. In a Democracy Day message personally signed and released in Akure, Ondo State, Pa Fasoranti emphasized […]

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Football

Sanusi Named in FC Porto’s Squad for FIFA Club World Cup

Lisbon, Portugal — Nigerian defender Zaidu Sanusi has been named in FC Porto’s 28-man squad for the inaugural edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off this month in the United States. The Portuguese giants arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday night to begin preparations for the global tournament, with Sanusi […]

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Football

Sheffield United Sign Nigeria’s Ukaki on Three-Year Deal

Sheffield, England — English Championship side Sheffield United have confirmed the acquisition of Nigerian forward Ehije Ukaki, completing a transfer from Bulgarian top-flight club Botev Plovdiv. The 20-year-old attacker has signed a three-year contract with the Blades, joining as part of the club’s strategy to invest in promising young talent with international experience. Blades boss […]

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Technology

Tinubu Urges African Nations to Harness AI potentials

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African governments to embrace innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability as critical pillars for unlocking the continent’s vast tourism potential. Speaking during the official opening of the 68th session of the United Nations Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) held in Abuja on Wednesday, the Nigerian leader […]

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Metro News

Tanker Explosion Sparks Inferno on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Ogun State, Nigeria — A devastating fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after a petrol-laden tanker exploded near the NASFAT U-Turn, setting several vehicles ablaze and causing a major traffic snarl. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) confirmed the explosion, which occurred on the outbound Lagos section of […]

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