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189 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday decided on March 10 for the Department of State Services (DSS) to commence proceedings against former Federal Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son Abdulaziz Malami on charges of terrorist financing and illegal possession of firearms. DSS arraigned Malami and his son Abdulaziz on the criminal charges in court on February 27, during which the presiding judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, granted bail to the former AGF and his son and adjourned the matter until Wednesday, March 4. When the matter came up on Wednesday, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the…

35 Mr. Owo, one of the five persons accused by the Department of State Services (DSS) for attacking St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo State on June 5, 2022, on Wednesday narrated at the Federal High Court in Abuja how he was arrested by the secret police. A total of 41 believers were killed in the terrorist attack on the church, and more than 140 sustained various injuries. DSS called 11 witnesses to prove its case against the defendants in a trial that began on August 1, 2025. The trial court admitted the defendant’s confessional statement after the conclusion of…

Eddie Howe admits his Newcastle team are at their best when causing havoc, and there’s no one better than Will Osla in black and white to cause it.The maverick Denmark Under-21 striker is unpredictable to say the least. I don’t think anyone, especially Osla himself, is entirely sure what he’ll do at any given moment.But here he came off the bench to score a virtuosic 90th-minute winner for the home side, who were reduced to 10 men after Jacob Ramsey’s controversial 45th-minute sending off for what appeared to be a dive.Bruno Fernandes enjoyed a fine game in Michael Carrick’s midfield,…

FIFA on Tuesday began its 100-day countdown to the 2026 World Cup, but remains silent on Nigeria’s petition to the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding player eligibility. Silence hurts Nigerians For millions of football-loving Nigerians, this celebratory announcement was overshadowed by continued silence on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s petition to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Silence among Nigerian soccer fans has deepened frustration, leaving Nigerians uncertain about the Super Eagles’ qualification for the World Cup. Related article: NFF: Nigeria can still qualify for 2026 World Cup With just 100 days left until kick-off, Nigeria is still awaiting the verdict…

Rising military tensions between the two countries US, Israel and Iran is said to have sent a Third World Memo to the global sporting world, with Nigerian footballers playing across the Middle East currently navigating sudden uncertainty. Airstrikes, missile intercepts and security crackdowns have unfolded across the region, domestic leagues have been suspended, continental matches have been postponed and even the prospects for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are in doubt. what is happening in iran? The crisis escalated after US President Donald Trump announced a joint “large-scale combat operation” with Israel targeting Iran. The airstrikes reportedly hit Tehran and…

The Federal Government has confirmed that the long-delayed Abuja-Kaduna Expressway is 80 per cent complete, with 60 kilometers of redesigned concrete pavement already handed over. The remaining sections are expected to be completed by the end of April, officials said. The Federal Ministry of Works disclosed this during an inspection tour as part of its ongoing national media tour, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fast-tracking one of Nigeria’s most strategic transport corridors. The project is currently being handled by Infouest Nigeria Limited and has been re-ordered following the termination of the previous contract with Julius Berger Nigeria PLC. The project’s…

As the conflict between Iran and the US and Israeli forces intensifies, Sky Sports looks at how the Middle East crisis is affecting sport. Soccer – Will Iran play in the World Cup? Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup has been called into question after co-hosts the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran over the weekend following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The conflict is escalating, with Iran launching attacks against U.S. allies and assets in the Middle East. “We cannot expect to go into the World Cup with high hopes,” Iranian Football…

The United States will partially suspend issuing certain categories of visas to Nigerian citizens starting January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation aimed at strengthening border controls and national security. The U.S. Mission to Nigeria announced on Monday that the restrictive measures will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 10998, entitled “Restrictions and Restrictions on the Entry of Aliens to Protect the Security of the United States.” Nigeria is among 19 countries affected by the measure. Other countries listed in the declaration include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burundi, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Dominica,…

The Benue government announced on Monday that it has begun the resettlement of victims of the June 2025 Erewata attack. The Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Deborah Abah, in a press conference in Makurdi monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria, disclosed that the internally displaced persons were returning home. Abah, who is also the Chairman of Benue’s Special Committee on Donations to Internally Displaced Persons, said the state government received donations totaling N1.25 billion from four donors. The SSG said the committee has already accomplished more than 85% of its mandate. He listed the donors as Senator Oluremi…

Since the early 2020s, Nigeria’s technology industry has faced a wave of talent exodus, which peaked post-COVID-19. While this trend has raised legitimate concerns about brain drain, it has also created a new class of discrete angel investors backing Nigerian startups. This change has given rise to several angel networks, including HoaQ, which focuses on discrete investors and founders. While these syndicates continue to grow in membership, capital deployment, and influence, some angel investors continue to support startups independently. These checks are typically small by venture standards, but they play an important role in giving founders an early runway to…