Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen has finally spoken on the heated on-field altercation with teammate Ademola Lookman that shocked fans during Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 thrashing of Mozambique in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16, laying bare the crushing pressure that fueled his reaction, insisting there is no bad blood between them. In a raw, emotional post-match interview now circulating widely online, Osimhen spoke candidly about the burden of expectation he carries as Nigeria’s leading star. “When we did not qualify for the World Cup, everyone called me out. They forgot about other players. That’s when I understood the weight is…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Urges Public to Discountenance Sensationalism, Misleading Publication The Delta State Police Command wishes to place on record the true position regarding arrests made during the New Year’s Eve security operations in Asaba, following a series of misleading and malicious publications by Sahara Reporters. For clarity and the avoidance of doubt, several suspects were arrested at different locations within Asaba for various offences bordering on violent disturbances, public nuisance, drug-related activities, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace during the New Year’s Eve operations. Upon conclusion of preliminary investigations, thirty-three (33) suspects…
-Shareholders commit to future injection of more capital to the Groups’ other subsidiaries First HoldCo Plc (“FirstHoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement of ₦500 billion. This milestone was achieved following the completion of a series of strategic capital initiatives, including a Rights Issue, a Private Placement, and the injection of proceeds from the divestment of the Group’s merchant banking subsidiary. This successful capitalisation underscores strong market confidence in FirstHoldCo Group’s business model, long-term strategy, and growth…
There is no doubt that Primate Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church is the most talked-about prophet in the country, even though this is largely fueled by his critics. Many of those who misinterpret his prophecies have been calling him several names, especially because of his recent prophetic warning to the NFF regarding using Ademola Lookman in the ongoing AFCON tournament. The prophet had said on Saturday, 20th of December, 2025, during the presentation of his 2026 prophecies that Ademola Lookman would not ‘help’ the Super Eagles in the tournament, but due to misinterpretation, many called out the man…
It is with great honour, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility that I formally announce my assumption of duty as the 23rd Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command. I begin by thanking Almighty God, whose grace has made this day possible. I also express my profound appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, for the confidence reposed in me and for entrusting me with this important national assignment. This posting is both an honour and a call to service, and I assure the leadership of the Force and the good people of Delta…
CP Aina Adesola has assumed duty as the 23rd Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command, succeeding Assistant Inspector-General of Police Olufemi Abaniwonda, who was recently promoted and posted as Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja. CP Aina Adesola was born on 2nd September 1968 to the family of Mr and Mrs Aina Ajana and hails from Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Ondo State Univerisity in the year 1990 and was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a member of course 4…
In the spirit of the festive season, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive community support through a charitable outreach to Oluyole Cheshire Home, Ibadan. The visit, carried out through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), provided food items and essential supplies to children living with disabilities at the home. Speaking at the outreach, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communications Division, Meksley Nwagboh, emphasized that the exercise was not just an act of seasonal giving but part of the bank’s broader mission to advance social inclusion and welfare.…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) formally acknowledges, with deep gratitude and profound appreciation, the extensive collation of commendations received in respect of the Authority’s recent activities and overall performance. We are sincerely appreciative of the time, discernment and goodwill invested by stakeholders and members of the public in articulating these thoughtful submissions. The feedback received has been overwhelmingly constructive and affirming, serving not only as a source of encouragement but also as a strategic compass that illuminates areas requiring further institutional fortification and performance enhancement. In this regard, the Agency candidly recognises past lapses where they existed and…
The Center for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind CITAB under the leadership of Executive Chairman Comrade Jolomi George Fenemigho has issued an official statement in response to the Federal Government’s recently enacted tax laws, effective January 1, 2026. Comrade Fenemigho commends the reforms for aiming to strengthen revenue collection and alleviate the tax burden on low-income earners. However, he emphasizes that for these reforms to achieve true justice a deliberate portion of revenue must be invested to empower the entire disability community across Nigeria including individuals with visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, and psychosocial disabilities. In a statement released…
On Saturday, 20th of December, 2025, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church released his 2026 prophecies in a 146-page booklet that included warnings to presidents, countries, personalities, government establishments, politicians, to mention a few. Since the release of these prophecies, a couple of them have come to pass already, with some coming to pass before 2026 began. Among the fulfilled prophecies is the crisis which Venezuela’s president, Nicholas Madura has found himself in, with the United States of America capturing him and his wife during a large-scale strike in the country. In a Truth Social post, US President…