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 Congo M23 rebels say they will withdraw from seized town to support peace push Rwanda-backed M23 rebels staging an offensive in east Congo said on Saturday they would withdraw forces from the seized town of Walikale in support of peace efforts, having previously said they were leaving troops there as they pushed on to the capital, Reuters reported. The government said it hoped the move would be translated into concrete action, after M23 this week pulled out of planned talks with Congolese authorities at the last minute due to EU sanctions on some of its leaders and Rwandan officials. It would have been their first direct engagement with Congo's government after President Felix Tshisekedi reversed his longstanding refusal to speak to the rebels. The Congo River Alliance, which includes M23, said in a statement on Saturday that it had "decided to reposition its forces" from Walikale and surrounding areas that M23 took control of this week. This decision was in line with a ...

 LAGOS CMC BECOMES A FULL-FLEDGED AGENCY, NOW CITIZENS' MEDIATION BUREAU  … As Sanwo-Olu Appoints Aderinsola Olanrewaju As Pioneer Permanent Secretary The Lagos State Citizens Mediation Centre (CMC) has been upgraded from a Directorate to a full-fledged Agency. The Directorate has been renamed Citizens' Mediation Bureau (CMB) and will now be headed by a Permanent Secretary.  According to an official Circular issued and signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, this transformation reflects the government’s dedication to strengthening access to justice and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in the state. Following the development, a newly appointed Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Aderinsola Olanrewaju has been deployed as the pioneer Permanent Secretary of the Citizens' Mediation Bureau. Mrs. Olanrewaju is a distinguished legal practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in legal practice, who has over the years deepened her expertise in various ...

 EFCC Arraigns Four for N50m Fraud in Maiduguri The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 arraigned four defendants  before Justice Muhammad Maina of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri for alleged  N50million fraud. They are Mohammed Kolo Nuhu, Babagana Maru, Ahmadu Sale, and Alhaji Mala Gana. They were arraigned on separate count charges bordering on criminal misappropriation and breach of trust to an aggregate sum of N50,030,000 (Fifty Million Thirty Thousand Naira only). The charge against Nuhu reads: “That you, Mohammed Kolo Nuhu and Kolomi Global Link Nigeria Limited sometime in September, 2022 in Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, misappropriated and converted for your own use the sum of N18,900,000.00 (Eighteen Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira) only belonging to one Mohammad Baba Shettima given to you by a Non- governmental Organisation, Action Aga...

 EFCC Commences Investigation of Suspect Arrested  with $578,000 in Lagos Operatives of the Lagos Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  have commenced investigations of a suspect,  Okorie Sylvernus Sunday, arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, with $578,000( Five Hundred and Seventy Eight Thousand United States of America Dollars) The investigations commenced  on Friday, March 21, 2025 when the Area Comptroller in charge of the NCS at the airport  on Friday, March 21, 2025, handed over Sunday to the EFCC for false currency declaration. The suspect was arrested by the Customs upon arrival in the country from Johannesburg , South Africa, on Wednesday, March 19,  2025.  On arrival, he had approached the Currency Declaration Desk and declared the sum of $279,000( Two Hundred and Seventy-nine Thousand United States Dollar). However, an additional ...

 Atiku, El-Rufai Coalition Can’t Challenge APC In 2027 – Shekarau Former Kano State Governor and Chairman of the League of Northern Democrats (LND), Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, has submitted that the current composition of the opposition coalition can’t challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The former Governor noted that the coalition is only a gathering of former presidential aspirants and does not have the backing of any established opposition party. While Shekarau welcomed the idea of a united coalition ahead of the 2027 elections, he submitted that the current coalition lacks a real structure capable of challenging the ruling party in 2027. “The coming together of some senior members of opposition parties is a welcome development, as seen recently under what they call a ‘coalition’ of opposition parties. But unfortunately, most people do not realize that this so-called coalition has nothing to do with the major opposition parties; PDP and...

 Meet 12 Super Eagles' all-time leading goal scorers for Nigeria By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Nigerian national men’s team, the Super Eagles, have been a powerhouse of talent from the 1970s to the present, producing legendary players like the electrifying Segun Odegbami and the unstoppable Rashidi Yekini. These icons left an indelible mark on Nigerian football, dazzling fans with their skill and goal-scoring prowess. However, many Nigerians remain unaware of the Super Eagles‘ all-time leading goal scorer—a record that stands as a testament to true football greatness. Who holds this prestigious title? The answer may surprise you. Nigerian food delivery services Below are top 10 goal scorers for the Super Eagles: 1. Rashidi Yekini – 37 goals Rashidi Yekini (23 October 1963 – 4 May 2012) was a Nigerian football legend who played as a forward, gaining prominence with Vitória de Setúbal in Portugal. Nigerian food delivery services Renowned for his prolific goal-scoring ability, Yekini netted ...

 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles depart Rwanda for Uyo Players and coaches of the Super Eagles have departed Kigali, Rwanda back to Nigeria on Saturday morning. They are expected to arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom where they will take on Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening. Their flight is expected to land around 4pm local time. The three-time African champions revived their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over the Amavubis on Friday. Victor Osimhen scored a brace in the first half, to ensure Eric Chelle got off to a winning start as the new head coach. The result takes the Eagles up to fourth place in Group C of the CAF qualifying series.

 Adeleke imposes 24-hours curfew on two Osun councils Following the raging communal clash between Ifon and Ilobu communities, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared a 24 hours curfew in two local government areas. The Nation reports the communities had been at loggerheads over land disputed which resulted to killings and razing of houses.  On Friday ,three people were reportedly killed including an ex-councillor and 30 people were shot with women and children displaced.  After hundreds of houses were burnt yesterday, Adeleke declared dusk-to-dawn curfew and summoned the kings of the warring communities for a meeting on Saturday.  Commissioner for Information Kolapo Alimi said: “Adeleke has approved that the curfew be extended to Erin-Osun town. The curfew time is now 24 hours daily. “Governor directs all security agencies such as the Military, Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp NSCDC, Immigration, NDLEA, and Amotekun among others to extend it...

 Women shouldn’t always rely on boyfriends financially – Sola Allyson Renowned gospel singer, Sola Allyson, has shared thoughts on women’s financial independence in relationships.  In a recent video, Allyson emphasised the importance of self-sufficiency, drawing from her personal experience in a past relationship with a wealthy partner. Allyson recounted how she consistently declined her boyfriend’s offers of financial support, only accepting the exact amount she needed on occasions when she required assistance.  According to her, she returned any excess money, reinforcing her stance on financial independence. In her words: “You start dating someone today, next tomorrow your phone has spoiled. During my generation, anyway I don’t know but as for me, if you even want to give me money, I won’t collect it.  “I was once in a relationship where my boyfriend was very rich. When he wants to give me money, I won’t collect it. On the days when I need money, if it’s N500 I nee...

 Presidency commends Omoni Oboli’s ‘Love in Every Word’ YouTube success Actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli‘s film, “Love In Every Word,” has received special recognition from the presidency.  Fegho Umunubo, Special Assistant to the President (Office of the Vice President) on Digital and Creative Economy, congratulated Oboli, Uzor Arukwe, and Bambam for their outstanding work on the movie via his official Instagram page. The film’s success is even more impressive given that it was briefly removed from YouTube due to a copyright claim. However, after being reinstated, it gained massive popularity on social media, with Arukwe becoming a fan favorite. Umunubo praised the team for creating a masterpiece that has captivated Nigerians, commending them for breaking through barriers in Nollywood.  With over 15 million current views, Umunubo said the movie is expected to reach 30 million views and beyond. He wrote: “Huge congratulations to the incredibly talented @omonioboli on crea...

 US imports eggs from Korea, Turkey to ease prices Mr Brooke Rollins, Agriculture Secretary to the US President, Donald Trump on Friday confirmed the United States is importing eggs from Turkey and South Korea to ease an avian flu-fueled supply crunch that has surged prices across the country. Rollins said that imports from Turkey and South Korea had already begun, stating that the White House was also in talks with other countries about temporarily importing their eggs. “We are talking in the hundreds of millions of eggs for the short term,” she added. The cost of eggs has reportedly increased significantly due to multiple bird flu outbreaks in the United States, forcing farmers to cull at least 30 million birds and sharply constraining supply. It was gathered that egg prices became a rallying point for Trump in last year’s presidential election campaign as he sought to capitalize on voters’ frustrations with the rising cost of essential items during his predecessor Joe Biden’s pr...

  Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76 as a devout preacher  Foreman was born in Marshall, Texas, on 10 January 1949, and raised along with six siblings by a single mother   Foreman won the heavyweight gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, aged 19, before turning pro and winning 37 consecutive matches. His legendary rivalry with Muhammad Ali culminated in the famous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ title bout in October 1974 in Zaire now Congo Kinshasa.   He fought in two of the most iconic boxing events of all time, taking on Joe Frazier in 'The Fight of the Century' in 1971 and then Muhammad Ali in 'The Rumble in the Jungle' in 1974.  ‘Big George’ reigned as world champion twice during a storied career at the top – once as America’s most feared young fighter and then again as the oldest champion in history 21 years apart.  The hard-hitting heavyweight was outclassed by Muhammad Ali in 1974, losing his first world title and retiri...

 We Heard Gunshots On Our Farm Around 2pm; My Only Son Was Shot Dead – Enugu Widow Recounts How Fulani Herdsmen Killed University Graduate In Fresh Attack Mrs. Oreku Odogbunwebe, a widow and mother of the late Deacon Donatus Ndubuisi, has shared the heartbreaking story of how her only child was brutally killed by Fulani herdsmen in their compound on February 28. Ndubuisi, fondly called "Ofunwa," was visiting his mother in Ndiagu Amofia Umuhu village, Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzu LGA, Enugu State, when the incident occurred. His mother recounted, in an interview with SaharaReporters, how they spent the morning together, harvesting cassava, yam, and cowpeas from their farm. As they worked, they heard gunshots in the distance, but didn't think much of it until they heard a closer shot. Ndubuisi's uncle, who was working in a nearby palm plantation, was shot by the invaders. Oreku and her son ran in different directions, unaware that Ndubuisi had been shot. After the attackers left,...

 By Reno Omokri  Dear British Broadcasting Corporation, Sky News, and Deutsche Welle, In The Interest of Transparency, Please Balance Your Coverage  Senator Natasha Akpoti, whom you have repeatedly given a platform, falsely accused me of the same offence for which she now accuses Senator Godswill Akpabio in 2021, after an altercation with me involving a lady, suspected (but not proven) of being a catfish account controlled by Senator Natasha Akpoti, offering me unsolicited sexual favours via Facebook, and me telling the woman in question that I was happily married and not interested in a relationship with her or any other woman besides my wife. When I brought this to the attention of security experts, I was informed that this was a common practice in Abuja, where some unscrupulous persons make such offers to politically exposed persons, such as myself, using beautiful women as fronts to entrap men with compromising photographs. I do not know if this was Miss Natasha Akpot...

 Natasha vs Akpabio: ‘Why recalling a senator is very expensive’ – Shehu Sani Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has revealed that recalling an incumbent Senator is a very expensive plot because it demands huge financial backing. The former lawmaker stated this in a Facebook post on Saturday, amid speculation of plots to recall the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The plot followed Natasha’s sexual harassment allegation against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. In his post, Shehu Sani stated that “recalling a Senator is a very expensive plot that can only be hatched or financially backed by the state”. According to him, to avert recall, the embattled Senator “must have to spend huge amounts of money or depend on the magnanimity of his constituents to Survive”. “Every person elected into office will naturally have his battles to fight; the battles are usually time, emotion and resource consuming. Sitting on the throne...

 Onitsha North Mayor Calls for Unity with Market Leaders  By Nwegbo Ifeanyi/ Kelechi Achukwu-Jide/ Ogochukwu Mokwugwo The Chairman of Onitsha North Local Government Area, Mr. Tony Nwora has emphasized the importance of a collaborative relationship between the council and market leaders. He made this call during an interactive session with market leaders and line leaders at their meeting house in Ose Market. Nwora shared his vision for Onitsha North, focusing on the growth and progress of the council area, which he believes is already showing signs of success. He reminded them of Governor Soludo's strict directive to eliminate the corrupt practice of collecting revenue in cash, which has led to significant financial losses for the government as large chunks of revenue end up in private pockets. He introduced an electronic means of payment, explaining the importance and urgency of the electronic use, assured to usher in a wave of development like never before in the annals of On...

 Mgr. St John of God Secondary School Awka Endorses Soludo's 3 years of Purposeful Leadership  ---Urges posting of teachers to the college As the euphoria of the good governance displayed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo in three years gathers momentum,the Principal, St.John of God Secondary School,  Awka Rev.Fr.Malachy Maduewesi has joined the league of well meaning citizens of the state in appreciating the laudable gesture. Fr.Maduewesi an active participant in the historic Pontifical mass held at the St.Patrick's Cathedral Awka to mark the three years in office of the governor,confirmed that the mammoth crowd that graced the occasion is a testament to the visible achievements of the present administration. In a press statement in Awka,the cleric passed a vote of confidence on the administration of Governor Soludo and urged him to deepen his efforts to sustain the giant strides he has recorded in the area of security. Fr.Maduewesi expressed gratitude to the governor for the ...

 Anambra inaugurates 7-man COFAS executive member otter in Cooperative department, Ministry of Industry By Amaka Isikala/Ebele Iyke -Odili The Government of Anambra State through the office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Barr. Samuel Ike has inaugurated a seven-man executive members of Cooperative Federation of Anambra State (COFAS) in Cooperative Department of the Ministry of Industry to pilot the affairs of the body. Members of the elected executive include: Ogochukwu Soludo President, Eusebius Okechukwu, Vice President, Adaobi Okongwu Secretary and Philomena Eneh as Assistant Secretary Others are Augustine Ezedinachi Treasurer, Pius Onyegbuna Financial Secretary and Christian Okwudili as the PRO. The Permsnent Secretary while addressing the newly instituted exco members charged them to work within the armbit of the law for effective service delivery. "We have the seven man elected members of the committee which would later be made up to ten as enshrined in th...

 EDUCATION DISTRICT II EMPOWERS STAFF WITH SOFT LOANS, DISTRIBUTES MODERN OFFICE EQUIPMENT  In a strategic move to enhance administrative efficiency and create a more conducive work environment, the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye, has instituted a revolving soft loans project as a means of financial assistance for the District staff just as she distributed equipment, furniture, and accessories to offices in the district. The initiative, aimed at strengthening the working conditions of staff for optimal service delivery, is part of the Lagos State Government’s ongoing commitment to improving the education sector.  Addressing members of staff at the District Headquarters, Maryland recently, Mrs. Adekanye emphasised the significance of well-equipped offices in fostering quality work delivery. "A well-equipped office translates to better productivity. We believe that when workers have the necessary tools, they will be able to c...

 SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS IPARA JUNIOR COLLEGE, MAJIYAGBE BADAGRY Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to redefining educational excellence with the commissioning of Ipara Junior College, Majiyagbe, Badagry, Lagos. Speaking at the event held today at the the school premises, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe described the development as a milestone in consonant with the administration’s vision for inclusivity, high-quality learning under the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Developmental Agenda. Sanwo-Olu stated that, through Literacy initiatives, every school in Lagos would have access to modern technology and resources. He explained that it will not only benefit students but also empower the communities with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly challenging world. Mr. Governor assured of his support, to stand by all schools and ensure that,...