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By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed to establish a joint anti-fraud fusion cell to combat cross-border financial crimes, marking a major step in deepening security cooperation during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to London. The initiative, which brings together law enforcement agencies, banks, technology firms and communication companies from both countries, is aimed at strengthening intelligence sharing and disrupting criminal networks involved in romance fraud, investment scams and cryptocurrency-related offences. During the state visit, both countries signed three landmark agreements aimed at deepening cooperation on migration, border security and trade. The agreements – two Memoranda of…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has responded to the recent allegations made against him by businesswoman Tracy Ohiri. PREMIUM TIMES reported that, in a video, Mrs Ohiri alleged that human rights lawyer Marshall Abubakar, who represented her in the case involving the minister, pressured her into withdrawing claims that Mr Umahi owed her N250 million, among other accusations. She said Mr Abubakar assured her that the minister had agreed to pay the money and encouraged her to record a retraction on that basis. However, she claimed the promised compensation never materialised, adding that she had not received any payment…

•Kingdom dismisses allegations •Delta govt condemns incident By Jimitota Onoyume & Ochuko Akuopha Following outrage over the harassment and molestation of women during a festival in Oramudu Quarters, Ozoro community, Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State Police Command, yesterday, arrested 11 more persons. The arrest brings the number of those so far in police custody over the issue to 15. A statement by the command’s spokesman, Bright Edafe, said preliminary findings indicated that the alleged harassment and molestation of women during the festival were carried out by suspected criminal elements who took advantage of the festivity to perpetrate their actions. Social…

The pride of Akwa Ibom’s sporting excellence echoed once again as the state’s world-class facilities received national recognition, but for Elder Paul Bassey, the moment was more than celebration, it was a call to action. Reacting to the nomination of Akwa Ibom’s sports facilities for an award by Sportsville, the Akwa Ibom State Sports Commissioner did not hold back in telling a deeper story, one that reflects both progress and a lingering national challenge. “First, let me thank Sportsville for this honour, we feel elated as a state that our stadium is the only one recognized and approved for CAF…

Nollywood actress Toyosi Adesanya and her husband, Bola Oyin-Adejobi, have announced the arrival of their baby girlborn through surrogacy. The announcement of the birth was first shared on Instagram by actress Abiola Adebayo on Saturday, who described the excitement of the moment and thanked everyone who had supported the couple throughout their journey, which began in 2024. Toyosi Adesanya and her husband, Bola Oyin-Adejobi. Photo credit: Abiola Adebayo/Instagram She also acknowledged the role of their doctor in the successful process. She wrote: “I am a godmother again! Congratulations to all of us! Toyosi Adesanya and Bola Oyin-Adejobi just welcomed a…

By Christabel Ndoeche Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a major clarification on blood transfusions, giving members the right to choose whether their own blood can be used during surgery or other procedures. The move maintains the ban on transfusions of another person’s blood but allows individual discretion in life-saving treatments. Religious reasoning and biblical guidance In a video statement released on their website on Friday, Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch said the clarification aims to give Christians the freedom to make personal decisions regarding the use of their own blood during surgeries or other medical treatments. He emphasised that while Christians…

The Wowbii Interactive Technology has donated 20 smart boards for installation in 20 Unity schools across the geopolitical zones. Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Wowbii, Gbolahan Ilayomi, said the donation was informed by the recognition that Unity Colleges represent a critical part of Nigeria’s educational heritage and national integration framework. He added that the donation of the interactive boards was necessary to strengthen the digital learning infrastructure across Federal Colleges in Nigeria. “Supporting USOSA with modern interactive learning technology is a strategic contribution toward improving classroom delivery, enhancing student engagement, and aligning our schools with global digital learning…

When to watch the First RoundSaturday, March 21 (women’s)When to watch the Second RoundSaturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22 (men’s)Sunday and Monday, March 22 and 23 (women’s) See at DirecTV Carries every channel for March Madness DirecTV MySports package Show more (2 items) Where to watch The men’s First and Second Round will be broadcast across CBS, TNT, TBS and TruTV and streams on HBO Max.The women’s First and Second Round will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews and streams on ESPN Unlimited.NCAA March Madness is here! It’s been almost a year since the Florida Gators won the men’s…

How did Nigeria arrive at this troubling crossroads where power is sustained by deception and governance has, in many cases, been reduced to a vehicle for personal gain? In today’s Nigeria, politics appears less about service and more about survival that is often driven by manipulation, patronage, and empty promises. Campaign assurances are delivered with confidence, yet too often lack the intention or structure for fulfillment. Elections are contested not on clear ideology or measurable vision, but on influence and rhetoric. What should be a democratic process increasingly feels like a carefully managed cycle of illusion. Public office, ideally a…

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has set a new benchmark for philanthropic impact across the continent with the selection of 3,200 young African entrepreneurs for its 2026 cohort, a move described by the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, as a decisive step toward future-proofing the African economy. Speaking during a high-level virtual media parley on Saturday, Chris-Asoluka emphasised that the current selection represents a historic milestone in the Foundation’s twelve-year journey, particularly noting that the gender and geographic distribution of this year’s beneficiaries is among the most inclusive the organisation has ever recorded. She stated, “The numbers you’re going to…