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By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered to the Nigerian military. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye addressed the issue on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja. “Simple answer to the question about terrorist leader, Bello Turji: Turji has not surrendered. We are still on the lookout for him,” Kangye stated. Turji, who operates mainly in Zamfara and Sokoto States, is wanted for orchestrating numerous deadly attacks on communities in the North-West region. Recent reports had suggested that Turji laid down his arms and released 32…

Despite a slight drop in internet subscriptions in June, Nigerians’ appetite for data remains strong, with consumption figures continuing to rise, according to new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The latest industry statistics show that active internet subscriptions across mobile, fixed, and VoIP networks fell to 141.1 million in June — a 0.3% decline from the 141.5 million recorded in May. Mobile network operators MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile (now T2) accounted for the vast majority, maintaining a combined total of 140.6 million subscriptions. Other service providers, including ISPs, held 528,633 subscriptions. However, data usage saw a marginal…

Chelsea Football Club will donate a portion of the bonus earned from their FIFA Club World Cup triumph to the family of the late Diogo Jota, the Liverpool and Portugal forward who tragically passed away alongside his brother, André Silva, earlier this summer. The Blues were crowned champions of the expanded Club World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the final, held on July 13 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The historic win secured the club a prize of approximately $114.6 million (£84.4m), with $15.5 million (£11.4m) of that amount set aside for player…

Ossai Ovie Success, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, has extended a generous job offer and an all-expenses-paid trip to Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger recently released from Kirikiri prison. In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Ossai announced that Emmanson had been offered a job in Delta State with a monthly salary of N500,000. The package also includes a complimentary flight, five-star hotel accommodation, a guided tour of the state, and a VIP ticket to the upcoming Delta Social Media Summit scheduled for August 28 in Asaba. “I’m offering Comfort Emmanson a complimentary…

Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has revealed that the team is yet to receive the $100,000 reward and other incentives promised by the Federal Government following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Speaking in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Ajibade confirmed that neither the cash reward nor the other commitments have been fulfilled. When asked directly whether the $100,000 had been delivered, she replied:“We have not received our money, but hopefully, it will be paid. They have not paid — all the promises, we have not received anything.” Ajibade captained Nigeria…

David Ogede, a lawyer and passenger aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has given a detailed account of a tense exchange between a fellow passenger, Comfort Emmanson, and two flight attendants. Ogede, who sat beside Emmanson during the flight, spoke about the incident on Thursday during an interview on The Morning Brief, a programme on Channels Television. Ogede stated that the confrontation began when flight attendants asked passengers to switch off their phones completely—explicitly instructing that airplane mode was not allowed. “I heard everything that happened, and yes, Ms. Emmanson was triggered,” Ogede said. “Sitting next to…

Paris Saint-Germain added yet another piece of silverware to their growing trophy collection, winning the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in the club’s history after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night. The European champions staged a stunning late comeback at the Stadio Friuli in Udine to draw 2-2 in regulation time, before holding their nerve in the shoot-out to claim their fifth trophy of 2025. Tottenham, appearing in their first Super Cup following last season’s UEFA Europa League triumph, looked to be on course for a famous victory in what was Thomas…

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Ifeanyi Odinka, for allegedly stabbing his 75-year-old father, Dennis Odinka, to death during a dispute over proceeds from a land sale in Orlu. Police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, said in a statement on Wednesday night that the incident occurred on August 12, 2025, in Amaifeke, Orlu Local Government Area. According to him, the suspect confessed to the crime during interrogation and has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Owerri for further investigation and prosecution. In a separate incident, Pastor Ikenna Emmanuel, 32, of Authentic Power City Church, was…

Nigerian music executive, Ubi Franklin, has publicly refuted viral social media claims alleging that he stole a luxury wristwatch during singer Davido’s recent wedding in Miami, Florida. The allegations surfaced on Wednesday after a blog published a report accusing Franklin of theft, sparking widespread reactions and speculation across various online platforms. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Franklin strongly denied the accusation, describing it as “completely false and misleading.” “I am aware of the recent rumours circulating on social media linking me to an alleged theft,” he wrote.“Let me state clearly that these claims are entirely baseless. I did…

A High Court sitting in Benin City has sentenced five individuals to prison for their involvement in internet fraud, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The convictions were secured by the EFCC’s Benin Zonal Directorate before Justice M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court. The convicted individuals — Ayo Korede, Ogbemudia Osaretin, Harry Ehimien, Osasumwen Osahenator, and Efosa Richard — faced separate one-count charges, including impersonation, obtaining money under false pretences, retention of criminal proceeds, and possession of fraudulent documents. According to court documents, Osaretin was found in possession of fraudulent…