Public interest and Human Rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has confirmed that the youth in the Peter Obi iconic photo during 2023 presidential campaign Alabi Quadri has been in prison since January 2025. Quadri’s case was brought to public attention few days back by @Hausa_girl an activist who said she has been attending his court case. She disclosed that the underage was handed to the police by some street people because he refused to share with them the cash gift received. The Human Rights lawyer revealed that he was at the Magistrate Court to ascertain facts and circumstances of the minor...
U.S. Deports Former Mexican Governor After Corruption Conviction
The United States has deported Tomás Yarrington, the former governor of Mexico’s Tamaulipas state, after he served a prison sentence for money laundering. Yarrington, who governed from 1999 to 2004, was convicted of accepting $3.5 million in bribes and using these funds to purchase luxury properties in the U.S. Yarrington had been sentenced to nine years in prison in the United States after being arrested in Italy in 2017 at the request of US and Mexican authorities. After serving his sentence in the U.S., Yarrington has been deported and handed over to Mexican authorities. Upon his return, he was transferred...
CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Finals: Debutants Eliminate Giants to Reach Semis
The CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals have been concluded, and they produced major upsets. Reigning champions Zamalek were eliminated by tournament debutants Stellenbosch FC. The Egyptian side entered the competition as strong favourites, but they were eliminated after a 1-0 aggregate loss. It marks a disastrous start to head coach José Peseiro’s tenure in CAF club competitions. There was another shock as debutants CS Constantine knocked out 2023 champions USM Alger on penalties, in front of their home fans. Stellenbosch FC will now face Tanzanian side Simba SC in the semi-finals. Simba will host the first leg, while Stellenbosch will welcome...
“I Am From Badagry, Lagos, My Father Is Yoruba, My Mother Is Imo, My Great Great Great Grandfathers All Married Igbos.”—-Nollywood Actor Segun Arinze
“I was born in Onitsha and brought back to Lagos. My father had an Igbo name”
CAF Champions League Semi-Final Set: South African and Egyptian Clubs Take Centre Stage
The CAF Champions League quarter-finals have concluded, with South African and Egyptian clubs dominating. Both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates secured semi-final spots after seeing off North African opposition with solid defensive displays. Mamelodi Sundowns knocked out Tunisian giants ES Tunis with a narrow 1–0 aggregate win, while Orlando Pirates edged out Algerian side MC Alger by the same scoreline over two legs. In the semi-finals, Mamelodi Sundowns will face record 12-time champions Al Ahly, while Orlando Pirates take on Al Ahly’s domestic rivals Pyramids FC—an emerging powerhouse in Egyptian football. Victories for both South African sides would set up...
Navy Raids Criminal Haven, Arrests 27 Drug Peddlers
Operatives from the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft executed a coordinated raid on a known criminal hideout called Gidan Drama, located along Malu Road in the Apapa area of Lagos. The operation resulted in the arrest of 27 suspects including 3 young women and 24 men found with hard drugs and illicit substances. According to the Base Information Officer (BINFO), Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim “This successful arrest of 27 suspects and the illicit substances underscores the unwavering commitment of NNS BEECROFT to curtailing spread and use of illicit drugs among teaming youth which negatively affect their health and threaten national security....
