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Concerns that wanton killings and kidnappings may not abate have forced some prominent Nigerians to be unanimous in the growing calls on communities to defend themselves against activities of killer herdsmen in the country. Former Senate President and retired army general, Senator David Mark, sought community self-defence mechanisms after 15 persons were killed around his homeland, Otukpo, the headquarters of Idoma land. Mark, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr. Paul Mumeh, said it was time communities begin to organise themselves into vigilanté groups to halt further invasion by those he described as murderers. The Senator tasked security operatives to…

Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, to the IG on Wednesday, Bello called on the Nigeria Police Force under his (IG’s) leadership to invite Akpoti-Uduaghan to substantiate her assassination allegation against him with credible evidence. “Where she fails to do so, cause her to be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the provisions of the law for…

Inter Milan booked Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday after drawing 2-2 with Bayern Munich to win a pulsating last-eight tie 4-3 on aggregate. Italian champions Inter will face Barcelona in the semis after goals in the space of three minutes from Captain Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard cancelled out a Harry Kane strike for Bayern which levelled the tie in the 52nd minute. Eric Dier’s looping header in the 75th minute earned Bayern a draw on the night in soaking and blustery Milan but that wasn’t enough for Vincent Kompany’s side to continue their bid to be crowned Kings of Europe…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says individuals who invested in the CBEX digital trading platform that recently crashed would get back their money.  Speaking on Channels TV’s Morning Brief on Wednesday, April 16, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, said the anti-graft agency has been receiving numerous calls from Nigerians seeking information and remedies regarding CBEX. The digital investment platform CBEX has allegedly collapsed, with investors more than N1.3 trillion. Recall that the office of Crypto Bridge Exchange Smart-Treasures, widely known as CBEX, located at Seliat Bus Stop in the Egbeda-Idimu area of Lagos State, was swarmed on Tuesday…

Arsenal survived the 15th Champions League holders Real Madrid’s ambush to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday in reaching the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph. The Gunners’ 3-0 quarter-final first leg triumph last week gave them a vital cushion in the Spanish capital as they made the final four for the first time since 2009, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain. Bukayo Saka, who missed a first-half penalty, sent Arsenal ahead and although Vinicius Junior levelled the 15-time winners were never close to making up the deficit. Related news Champions League: PSG Survive Aston Villa Scare to Reach…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate for 2023 general elections, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend his ongoing retreat in France and return home to address what he described as the worsening security situation in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Obi expressed deep concern over the spate of killings, abductions, and general insecurity across the country in the past two weeks. More than 150 Nigerians have lost their lives to insecurity within the period the President has been away, with Plateau, Benue and Zamfara recording particularly grim…

After enduring 24 gruelling years without salary, an associate professor of Theatre Arts, Mr. Inih Ebong, sacked by the University of Uyo, has died. Mr Ebong, 73, died in the early hours of Wednesday, 16 April 2025 at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, his wife, Uduak, told PREMIUM TIMES around 7 a.m. Confirming this to journalists in Uyo, the wife, Uduak said “He is gone.” Related news We trashed Certificate racketeering in UNIUYO- Ex-VC Uduak said her husband stayed awake into the late night and was talking continuously from his sickbed while she tried to persuade him to calm…

The Nigerian Government commenced the construction of Section 3A of the proposed 750 km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to enhance connectivity amongst southern Nigeria States and increase investments on Monday. The ceremony, which was performed at Awi, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, where Section 3A, measuring 65 km, links Section 3B in Akwa Ibom State, southern Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu represented by Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Otu said that the 3-lane dual carriageway project would resuscitate the economy of Cross River State and other states within the region, as well as boost transatlantic trade and enhance transportation.…

Paris Saint-Germain survived a second half onslaught to beat Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate and reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-2 defeat on Tuesday. The French champions were cruising towards the last four when full-backs Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes struck in the first 27 minutes to add to their 3-1 first leg lead. Youri Tielemans pulled a goal back for the English side before half-time and two goals in two minutes from John McGinn and Ezri Konsa transformed the tie early in the second period. Related news Barcelona deftly Rout Dortmund as PSG tame Aston Villa  PSG…

Nigerian Government has declared Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stated this in a statement on Tuesday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani. “Announcing this on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country on this joyous occasion,” the statement reads. Related news Easter celebrations: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays The minister emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, having…