The Federal Government has auctioned four properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers for a total of N6.15 billion. The assets, which include a six-storey hotel in Lagos, were seized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) from drug kingpins and subsequently forfeited following court proceedings. They were sold through a competitive bidding…
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has spoken about how he was removed as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that the process that led to his exit was unusual. Speaking during an interview on AIT, Oshiomhole claimed that he was effectively removed through a virtual meeting held via Zoom at the Aso…
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has revealed that he had no alternative career path in mind if football had not worked out for him. Speaking during a conversation with fellow footballers, the Nottingham Forest full-back admitted that academics were not his strongest suit and that he was entirely focused on building a career in the…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has questioned the authenticity of some signatures attached to the Senate committee report that resulted in the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking during an interview with AIT, Oshiomhole claimed that the names of at least three senators appeared on the report despite their insistence…
The naira weakened against the US dollar in the parallel market on Tuesday, June 16, trading at N1,400/$ compared to N1,390/$ recorded over the weekend. In contrast, the local currency posted gains in the official market, appreciating to N1,356/$ at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has claimed his team was ordered to leave Los Angeles immediately after their 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday, disrupting their planned recovery schedule. The Iranian squad had intended to remain in California overnight before returning to its World Cup base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, on Tuesday, June…
The Kano State Government has earmarked N1.5 billion for its forthcoming mass wedding programme, which is expected to benefit 3,000 couples across the state. The Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Ibrahim Daurawa, disclosed this on Monday, June 15, 2026, while briefing journalists on preparations for the event. According to Daurawa, the allocated…
