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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi has described his closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday as productive, saying the talks focused on Nigeria’s future. Obi, who led a delegation of prominent South-East leaders to Jonathan’s residence, said the engagement formed part of his ongoing consultations with key stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi wrote on X after the meeting, “Our discussions were frank, thoughtful, and anchored on the urgent need to reposition Nigeria on the path of unity, security, stability, productivity, and inclusive governance.” He noted that the country’s current challenges make…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, insisted on Monday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory that the signatures of late President Muhammadu Buhari and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, were forged by unscrupulous Nigerians to defraud the country of $6,230,000. EFCC Assistant Commander II, Mr Chinedu Eneanya, told the court that five officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) moved the money out of the apex bank under the guise that it was meant for the payment of foreign election observers in the 2023 general elections. The anti-graft agency…

MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 22: Rafa Jodar of Spain celebrates the victory with a with a dedication to Jude Bellingham presents on the stands at the end of the match against Jesper de Jong of Netherlands during the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 tournament celebrated at La Caja Magica on April 22, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Rafa Jodar defeated João Fonseca 7-6, 4-6, 6-1 in Madrid to reach the round of 16 of a Masters event for the first time. The match was close early on, with both players sharing the first two sets. Jodar…

Veteran Nollywood actor and producer, Solomon Akiyesi, is dead. His death was confirmed on Monday by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abubakar Yakubu, to The Cable Lifestyle. Yakubu said the actor passed away in his sleep on Sunday, adding that his remains have been deposited in a morgue in Abuja. “Yes, it is true. He died yesterday. Slept and did not wake up from sleep. We await further details from the family. His body is in the morgue in Abuja where the sad incident happened,” he said. According to him, the guild is still expecting more information…

The recently extended ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon remains under strain as violence continues, with civilian deaths and injuries reported in Israeli strikes over the weekend. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to hold a high-level debate on maritime security amid ongoing concerns over the safety of key global waterways, follow in-depth meeting coverage here. Stay with us for live updates. Source link

The Vice-Chancellor of Aletheia University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, has called on newly admitted students of the institution to shun all forms of indiscipline, uphold integrity, and pursue academic excellence while aiming to be the very best in life. Akinyemi, according to a statement on Monday signed by the spokesperson of the university, Ayodele Maraiyesa, gave the charge during the institution’s third matriculation ceremony, which marked the formal admission of 264 fresh students for the 2025/2026 academic session. The vice-chancellor said the university, which received its operational licence in June 2023, began with 17 programmes across three…

Samsung Electronics is preparing to stop selling home appliances and televisions in China before the end of this year, according to a report by Japan’s Nikkei newspaper. The report revealed that the company could reach a final decision as early as the end of April. If approved, Samsung would begin winding down sales of products including televisions, refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners in the Chinese market. While retail sales may end, Samsung is expected to keep its factories in China. Those sites would instead support overseas demand by producing goods for export markets. The planned exit is influenced by…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an accelerated hearing in the trial of six suspects accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The development was contained in a statement shared with our correspondent on Monday, indicating that Justice Joyce Abdulmalik invoked a speedy trial procedure and fixed April 29, April 30, May 4, and May 5 for the commencement of the trial and hearing of bail applications. According to the statement, the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, informed the court that the prosecution had witnesses ready, subject to the court’s convenience. Counsel for…

Transcorp Power Plc has reported a profit after tax of ₦29.70 billion for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2026, representing a decline from ₦32.64 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, as revenue and operating performance moderated. The company’s unaudited financial statements showed that revenue fell by 10.3 percent to ₦94.59 billion from ₦105.44 billion in Q1 2025. Cost of sales declined to ₦44.66 billion from ₦50.41 billion, but this was not sufficient to offset the drop in revenue, leading to a reduction in gross profit to ₦49.93 billion, down from ₦55.03 billion recorded a year earlier.…

Thanks to powerful partnerships with industry leaders, NOTE 60 Ultra represents Infinix’s boldest entry in the flagship tier. Infinix is cementing its status within the premium smartphone segment in a bold new way with NOTE 60 Ultra, its landmark flagship which debuted in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress 2026.  Co-developed with Italian automotive and design legend Pininfarina, NOTE 60 Ultra’s design is driven by an emotion-led aesthetic inspired by super cars. Beneath its bold design lies a fully realized flagship experience, integrating breakthrough in-house innovations with best-in-class partner technologies. A professional-grade 200MP ultra-high-definition imaging system, built-in multi-country satellite communication connectivity,…