Three men, including Joshua Oladele, believed to be of Nigerian descent, have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of 25-year-old Hamza Iqbal in London. The sentencing comes nearly a year after Hamza was ambushed and stabbed 23 times in what was described as a revenge attack. The deadly incident took place on September 24, 2023, when Hamza, accompanied by friends, was confronted by the trio—Oladele, Micah Hines, and Ali Alamiri—armed with machetes. The attack was reportedly orchestrated by 28-year-old Dontae Smicle, who believed Hamza’s group was responsible for a prior assault on him. Smicle, who has since…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to freeze the bank account of a suspected notorious terrorist, Usman Idris, for upwards of 30 days. The account domiciled at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) was ordered to be frozen for the period to enable the security agency to carry out forensic investigations into the alleged terror activities of the owner. Justice Peter Lifu issued the order while granting the request of the DIA contained in an ex-parte application brought before him. Counsel to the security agency, Barrister S. A. Aminu, argued the…
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Agency Task Force has arrested four suspects linked to the August 13 attack on a Bus Rapid Transport, BRT. The Chairman of the task force, CSP Tayo Akerele, in a media conference on Wednesday in Lagos, noted that the bus was en route from Orile-Iganmu to Alaba Suru, when it was attacked. Akerele listed the suspects as Ilesanmi Kazeem, Ibrahim Lawal, Daniel Abati and Mohammed Ali. Recall that a bus belonging to the state-regulated BRT with the identification number 240216, travelling from Mile 2 Terminal to Lagos Island, was attacked on Aug.13 by suspected…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, has harped on the importance of highlighting the country’s positive image. The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC was named as one of the members of the organising committee. The Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji made this call while inaugurating the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the forthcoming Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RADPA) Conference and Annual General Meeting scheduled to hold in May, 2025 in Abuja. The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to host the 10th edition of this prestigious conference and AGM. Olatunji underscored the significance of…
Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca, has said that he knows Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho very well. Sancho has emerged as a transfer target for Chelsea this summer transfer window. The England international is expected to join Juventus this summer and move to the Blues on a permanent transfer next summer. When asked about Chelsea’s interest in the England winger, Maresca told reporters at his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League play-off second leg tie against Servette on Thursday night: “I said that if we have to sign a player just for signing, I don’t want. “But if…
Arsenal are expected to lose two of their first-team players to Premier League rivals on Thursday. Goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale is set to undergo medicals with Southampton after both clubs agreed an initial £25million transfer fee. Ramsdale leaves the Emirates after becoming second choice behind David Raya last season. “Medical tests today for Aaron Ramsdale as new Southampton player from Arsenal on £25m package,” football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Thursday morning. Romano also revealed that Arsenal and Crystal Palace are ready to sign all documents for the Eddie Nketiah deal. He tweeted: “Crystal Palace and Arsenal are…
Ogun State police command has confirmed the death of 23-year-old Ayodele Gabriel, who was found unconscious in his bathroom after a fire broke out in his apartment at Sakura Estate, Sagamu, Ogun State. The Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, on Thursday, said the deceased was taken to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu, where he was pronounced dead. Odutola stated that the landlord, Oluwaseun Emmanuel, had reported the incident to the Sakaru police division, that on noticing the fire, he alerted neighbouring residents who assisted in extinguishing and forcing the door open. She noted that investigations are ongoing to…
EDITED- Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has said that he is happy with Nicolas Jackson as his striker amid the club’s effort to bring a more established Victor Osimhen. Chelsea want to add Osimhen or Ivan Toney to their squad ahead of the close of the summer transfer window. The Ivory Coast International Jackson has not met expectations in front of goal since joining the Blues last summer. Latest report coming from Italy says that the Blues have intensified their effort to sign Osimhen, while Toney is on standby. Speaking ahead of the second-leg clash with Servette in the UEFA Europa…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Fairme has revealed that Nollywood actress, Sophie Alakija is his ideal woman. Speaking during his diary session, Fairme told Biggie he’s not in any romantic relationship in the house because he fancies only women like Sophie Alakija. He claimed that fellow housemate, Onyeka asked him if he liked her, but he told her that he was not interested in a romantic relationship with her. “Onyeka asked if I liked her and I told her I only liked her as a friend. It’s only girls like Sophie Alakija that can make me get into…
Manchester United centre-back, Jonny Evans has retired from international football. Evans, 36, returned to Manchester United from Leicester City two seasons ago. The Northern Irish star made his debut for Northern Ireland in 2006 and has been part of the senior national team for 18 years. Evans is retiring after making 107 appearances for his nation. “After much thought and consideration and after 18 years, I feel like now is the right time to retire from international football,” his statement said. “From my debut in 2006, when we defeated Spain to my last game in June 2024, it has been…