US extradites Nigerian to face romance fraud, money laundering charges
A Nigerian national, Samuel Ugberaese, has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to an alleged cross-border romance fraud and money laundering scheme targeting elderly victims. Ugberaese was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after his extradition from Nigeria and has been arraigned before a U.S. Magistrate Court in the Eastern District of North Carolina....
Wizkid becomes first African singer to reach 11bn Spotify streams
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has set a new record as the first African artiste to hit 11 billion streams on Spotify, marking another milestone in his global music career. The announcement was made on Tuesday by music data handle @ChaftsAfrica on X, naming Wizkid the first African artiste to reach the milestone. The post read: “First...
At last, Arsenal become Premier League champions for first time in 22 years
Arsenal have been crowned the Premier League champions for the first time since 2004. This follows Bournemouth’s 1-1 draw with second-placed Manchester City on Tuesday. This result leaves City four points adrift of Arsenal with a game to end the season. City had to win to take the title fight to the final day, but Bournemouth extended their unbeaten streak to 17...
NSA confirmed wiretapped conversation cited by El-Rufai was authentic — Witness
A prosecution witness has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the National Security Adviser (NSA) confirmed the authenticity of a conversation referenced by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, during a television interview that forms part of an ongoing treason-related trial. The witness testified before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, stating that the NSA acknowledged the conversation allegedly mentioned by...
UBA’s Alawuba, Niger gov, AGF, others honoured at ICAN 2026 awards
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), United Bank for Africa chief executive Oliver Alawuba has been honoured alongside top public officials and business leaders at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) 2026 Annual Dinner and Awards Night in Lagos. The event also recognised Niger State Governor Umar Mohammed Bago, Accountant-General of the...
Oyo attack: DHQ debunks terrorist base in South-West, intensifies rescue operations
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims of the existence of a terrorist base in the South-West, assuring Nigerians that ongoing operations are targeted at rescuing abducted victims and neutralising criminals. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, made the clarification in a statement issued on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Onoja said the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen....
Pantami withdraws from APC Gombe governorship primary
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Gombe State, citing alleged violations of electoral guidelines and lack of transparency in the process. Pantami announced his withdrawal through a statement issued by the Pantamiyya Movement, saying his decision followed what he described as repeated failures by the...
Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake earn 2026 BET nominations
Nigeria’s global music stars Wizkid, Asake, Burna Boy and Tems have received multiple nominations for the 2026 BET Awards, highlighting their continued global impact. The nominations were announced on Tuesday ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled for June 28, 2026, in Los Angeles, United States. Wizkid and Asake secured a joint nomination in the Best Group category, driven by their collaborative...
PDP waives screening requirement for Jonathan ahead of primary
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has waived the screening requirement for former President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of its presidential primary. The decision was announced by the party leadership led by Kabiru Turaki, following a meeting of the screening committee in Abuja on Tuesday. Members of the committee, chaired by former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu, disclosed the development during the session. The...
Shettima reveals: People told Tinubu I charmed clothes I gave him
Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that some individuals warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against wearing traditional outfits he gave him during the 2023 campaign, claiming the garments were charmed and could endanger his life. Shettima made the revelation on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the public presentation of the autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, titled...
