Operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, have stormed the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP in Abuja. This was disclosed in a post via SERAP’s official X handle on Monday. According to reports, the officers were demanding to see the rights group’s directors. The post read: “Officers from Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) are presently unlawfully occupying SERAP’s office in Abuja, asking to see our directors. “President Tinubu must immediately direct the SSS to end the harassment, intimidation, and attack on the rights of Nigerians.” This is coming after the rights group had urged President…
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A Non-Governmental Organization Cal-Maji Foundation has called on the government and the people of Kogi State to embrace a bold vision to make the State the organic capital of Nigeria and Africa through investment and the practice of regenerative agriculture, including agroecology and agroforestry. The Project Director of Cal Maji Foundation, Faith Ayegba made the call at a press briefing in Lokoja on Monday. Ayegba asserted that with the increasing challenges of climate change, soil degradation, and food insecurity, there is a pressing need for Kogi State to adopt more sustainable agriculture practices. According to her, food security is no…
Former Nigeria captain, John Mikel Obi, has hinted that Chelsea could be back in for Victor Osimhen next year. Mikel Obi, speaking on his podcast, claimed that both sides were very close to reaching an agreement this summer. However, Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on a season-long deal, after his move to Stamford Bridge fell through. But Mikel Obi insists a transfer could still happen in January or next summer. He said: “You know, Victor’s a strong character, he’s a bit like Didier Drogba and Diego Costa and that’s something we’re missing at the club, strikers who have that edge, who…
Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra, has claimed the club brought Paul Pogba back to “humiliate” legendary boss, Sir Alex Ferguson. Pogba left the Red Devils as a free agent while Ferguson was still manager to join Juventus in 2012. In the summer of 2016, however, the Frenchman returned to Old Trafford in a then world-record fee of £90 million. Evra, speaking on Stick To Football podcast, revealed he warned Pogba after the return to United. He said: “Man United brought Paul Pogba back because they wanted to humiliate Ferguson. “Because they said, ‘you let him go for free, and…
Nigeria forward, David Okereke has sealed a move to Turkish club, Gaziantep, DAILY POST reports. Okereke joined Cremonese from the Italian Serie B club, Cremonese. The forward spent the second half of last season on loan at Serie A club, Torino. He failed to register a goal in nine appearances for the Turin club. Okereke scored nine times in 50 appearances for Cremonese. He also once played in Belgium for Club Brugge. Transfer: Okereke seals move to Turkey’s Gaziantep
The Federal Bureau of Intelligence has arrested an American singer, Michael Smith for earning $10 million in royalties through Bot streams. He was accused of using Artificial Intelligence, AI, tools and bots to fraudulently stream songs billions of times. Michael Smith is being charged with three counts of wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy. The Justice Department in a news release, explained that each offense carries a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment. “As alleged, Michael Smith fraudulently streamed songs created with artificial intelligence billions of times to steal royalties.” Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney in the release,…
The WhatsApp number of the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has been hacked. This was disclosed in a statement released by his spokesperson, Diana-Mary Nsan, on Monday. Nsan also urged Nigerians not to respond to any message or messages via the hacked WhatsApp number until the situation is resolved. “Good day Ladies and Gentlemen,” the statement read. “It is of great importance that I bring to your notice, that the WhatsApp number of the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has been hacked. “Please, do not respond to any message or messages demanding from you…
The newly-crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has said she deleted her X page due to her mental health. Recall that Chidimma had faced criticism in South Africa when she contested for Miss South Africa. Following the backlash, the South Africa Department of Home Affairs, DHA, revealed that evidence suggests Chidimma’s mother committed fraud and identity theft. Speaking to Arise 360, Chidinma stated that the overwhelming and often negative feedback prompted her to leave the platform. The 23-year-old explained that removing the app provided her with relief. “I had to delete it because I felt like it was too much…
Troops of the Nigerian army have allegedly stormed Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State and shot at members of the community. This is coming weeks after Okuama community leaders were arrested by Nigerian soldiers. A source from the community told Vanguard that the soldiers entered through Okoloba community early Monday morning, after using drones to monitor the community on Sunday. According to the source, “As I speak, soldiers and some youths have stormed our community, shooting at anything in sight. They parked their boats at Okoloba and came on foot. The small tents we have…
French Arkema side, Montpellier have announced the signing of Super Falcons forward, Ifeoma Onumonu. Onumonu linked up with Montpellier from the NWSL side, Utah Royals. The 30-year-old will wear jersey number 11 at her new club. The experienced striker is the first Nigerian to join the Montpellier women’s team. It is the first time Onumonu will be playing for a club in Europe. The forward said she is looking forward to the experience of playing outside America. “I am very happy to be here today. I am impatient to discover my new club and this new living environment,” she told…