Against the backdrop of the recent abduction of pupils and teachers from Community High School in Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Yoruba nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, commonly known as Sunday Igboho, urged the Federal Government and South West governors to expedite the approval process for a security network aimed at removing […]
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The crisis trailing the senatorial primaries of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State, held on Monday, deepened on Tuesday as aggrieved aspirants staged a protest against the outcome of the exercise…
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Champion Breweries Plc has announced that its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, 3 Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, at 11:00 a.m.
The milestone AGM comes at a defining moment in the Company’s corporate journey, following a transformative year marked by strategic expansion initiatives, including the acquisition of Bullet Energy Drink and the Company’s successful engagement with the capital market to raise growth capital. These developments reinforce Champion Breweries Plc’s commitment to strengthening its competitive positioning, expanding its portfolio, and delivering long-term shareholder value.
Champion Breweries Plc has strengthened its transition into a Group structure with the acquisition of an 80% stake in enJOYbev B.V., a strategic move already delivering early earnings contribution and validating its international expansion drive. The subsidiary’s results are now being consolidated into the Group accounts for the first time, with enJOYbev B.V. already contributing positively to earnings through operating profitability within the reporting period, an early validation of the Group’s expansion strategy.
In line with its commitment to transparency, accountability, and shareholder engagement, the AGM will be held physically while also being accessible to stakeholders via the Company’s official website: www.championbreweries.com.
At the meeting, shareholders will consider key statutory and governance matters, including the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, alongside the Reports of the Directors, Auditors, and the Audit Committee. Other agenda items include the declaration of dividends, election and re-election of Directors, authorization for Directors to determine the remuneration of the Auditors, and election/re-election of shareholders’ representatives to the Audit Committee.
Speaking ahead of the AGM, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Imo Abasi Jacob, described the year under review as a pivotal phase in the Company’s evolution.
“This AGM reflects a defining chapter in our journey as a Company. The acquisition of Bullet, our successful capital market engagement, and the integration of enJOYbev B.V. into our Group structure all signal a deliberate strategy for sustainable growth and diversification. These milestones position Champion Breweries Plc for stronger performance, broader market reach, and enhanced shareholder value. We remain committed to disciplined execution, operational excellence, and the highest standards of corporate governance,” he said.
The Board of Directors reaffirms Champion Breweries Plc’s commitment to strong governance, operational efficiency, and sustainable value creation as it continues to strengthen its footprint within and beyond Nigeria.
Champion Breweries Plc to hold 50th Annual General Meeting in Lagos
University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Tuesday held a commendation service to honour the late Professor Hezekiah Adeyemi Mosadomi, Nigeria’s first dental pathologist, who passed away at 88. The emotional yet celebratory service took place inside the historic Old Great Hall of the university’s College of Medicine in Idi-Araba, Lagos. The venue was packed to capacity […]
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Southampton have been expelled from Saturday’s Championship play-off final.
The Saints were due to face Hull City for a place in the Premier League.
But they have been kicked out of the play-offs after they had spied on a Middlesbrough training session, before their semi-final.
It means Boro will now play Hull at Wembley on Saturday with the winners securing a Premier League spot next season.
The Saints have also been given a four-point deduction for the 2026-27 Championship campaign.
“The EFL is now in discussion with all three clubs regarding the implications of today’s decision and will make a further announcement in due course. The commission’s full written reasons will also be published in due course,” an official statement read.
BREAKING: Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final, Middlesbrough to face Hull
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Portugal’s manager, Roberto Martínez, has announced his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Leading the 27-man roster is Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
The squad, revealed on Tuesday, features several stars from the Premier League, including Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto, Rúben Dias, and José Sá.
As the reigning UEFA Nations League champions, Portugal has been placed in Group K of the World Cup, where they will compete against the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia.
In preparation for their opening match against the Leopards at Houston’s NRG Stadium, Portugal has arranged a notable friendly against the Super Eagles.
A week prior to their encounter with DR Congo, the Portuguese team will face Nigeria at the Dr Magalhães Pessoa Stadium in Leiria, with both Ronaldo and Fernandes anticipated to be included in the matchday squad.
Ronaldo was absent during Portugal’s 4-0 win over Nigeria in November 2022, a game in which Fernandes netted two goals in the first half.
Nigeria’s manager, Eric Chelle, has confirmed that he will select his strongest available squad for the friendly set for June 10.
Portugal’s 2026 World Cup squad:
Goalkeepers – Diogo Costa (FC Porto), José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP); Ricardo Velho (Genclerbirligi Ankara);
Defenders – Diogo Dalot (Manchester United); Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahce SK), João Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP), Renato Veiga (Villarreal); Rúben Dias (Manchester City); Tomás Araújo (SL Benfica);
Midfielders – Rúben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca), João Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City);
Forwards – João Félix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leão (AC Milan), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG); Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
World Cup 2026: Portugal coach, Martinez announces squad for tournament, Nigeria clash[Full list]
Controversy has continued to trail the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primary election in Ekiti North Senatorial District as former senator, Ayodele Arise; Dare Owolabi; and the incumbent lawmaker, Cyril Fasuyi, exchanged tirades over the outcome of the exercise.
While Senator Arise and Owolabi rejected the result announced by the APC Senatorial Primary Election Committee, alleging manipulation and falsification of figures, Senator Fasuyi dismissed the claims and urged the former lawmaker to accept the outcome in good faith.
The APC committee had declared Fasuyi winner of the primary with 14,179 votes, while Arise polled 4,868 votes. Other aspirants, Dipo Bamisaye and Dare Owolabi, secured 3,694 and 2,836 votes respectively.
Addressing journalists separately on Tuesday, Senator Arise and Owolabi insisted that they won the shadow poll based on results collated from 33 wards where the voting exercise was completed.
Senator Arise claimed that results from 33 wards showed that he scored 8,687 votes against Fasuyi’s 7,755 votes before the process was allegedly disrupted in several areas.
According to him, election officials abandoned the exercise in 12 wards when it became obvious he was leading, while officials failed to show up in 10 other wards across the district.
Arise further alleged that the total votes announced by the committee exceeded the registered membership of the APC in Ekiti North, insisting that the figures were mathematically impossible.
He also alleged that some ward results were altered to favour Senator Fasuyi, citing Iludun I Ward in Ilejemeje Local Government Area where he claimed votes recorded for him were reduced in the final declaration.
“I won the election and I have proof. I was rigged out by the system. The result does not represent the wish of the people. What happened yesterday was fraught with irregularities, fraud, violence and intimidation,” Senator Arise added.
Owolabi, who also rejected the results of the primary election, called for its outright cancellation, saying the shadow poll was fraught with flaws and irregularities.
“The election is not fair and there were a lot of irregularities across different local governments, wards and units. We know our people, we know what they did, we know how people voted for us, and we know our people were terrorized and chased out of the venues.”
He, however, urged his supporters to remain calm and peaceful, adding that the primary election had come and gone.
“We will fight the battle over the primary election soon, but I want attention to be focused on the governorship election coming up next month for all parties to join hands and bring back our governor,” he added.
Reacting to the allegations, Senator Fasuyi described the claims as baseless and urged Arise to accept the outcome of the election in the interest of the party.
He maintained that his victory reflected the support and acceptance he enjoys across the five local government areas in the senatorial district due to his performance in office.
“I want to appeal to a respected leader of our great party, Senator Arise, to accept the outcome of the primary election in good faith and join hands with us to move the party forward,” he said.
The senator, who is also the Director-General of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election campaign, questioned why anyone would expect him to lose the primary election as the incumbent lawmaker.
“I’m the incumbent senator representing Ekiti North and also the Director-General of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election campaign. I have remained actively connected to the grassroots and the people know the efforts we have made. So, why would anybody expect me to lose the primary?” he asked.
The lawmaker also dismissed allegations of intimidation and manipulation during the conduct of the primary, saying, “Party members came out freely to vote and the process was conducted in line with the APC guidelines.”
He urged all aggrieved aspirants and their supporters to unite and work for the progress of the APC ahead of the June 20 governorship poll and the 2027 general election.
APC primary crisis deepens in Ekiti North as Arise, Fasuyi clash over results
The United States government has explained why it extradited a Nigerian national, Samuel Ugberaese, to the US over romance fraud.
In a statement on Tuesday, the US confirmed that the FBI has arrested Ugberaese upon his extradition to the US.
According to the US government, Ugberaese, together with his conspirator Oluwadamilare Kolaogunbule has allegedly conspired to conduct financial transactions through his bank account network.
The US government noted that Ugberaese have been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
It stated that if Ugberaese is guilty, he faces a statutory maximum penalty of 40 years in prison.
The Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs, the FBI’s Law Enforcement Attaché Office in Abuja, the Department of State, the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Office of Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force – INTERPOL, and the South African Police Service provided critical assistance securing the arrest and extradition of Ugberaese.
Assistant US Attorney Adam Hulbig of the Eastern District of North Carolina’s Fraud Section is prosecuting the case.
Samuel Ugberaese: Why FBI arrested Nigerian national after extradition – US govt
The family of Mr Utibe Asian in the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Uyo, Uniuyo, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Rilwan Disu, to intervene in the rescue of their son abducted since December 2, 2025, and N500,000 paid as a ransom.
Asian, a 300-level student from Obio Etoi in Uyo local government area of the state, reportedly went missing from home after he was called by his friend with the phone number 09066935255 on the fateful day.
The father of the victim, Pastor Aniefiok Asian, told newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday, that the above cell phone number called Utibe, and he went out to see them at an undisclosed location and never returned home to date.
He said the abductors called him on 3rd December and demanded N30m ransom and later reduced it to N500,000, which was hurriedly paid to a Moniepoint PoS account number 5631337489 with account name as Uzor Onuoha Enterprise Bank on 13th December, 2025,
However, the boy was not released as expected.
He said, after the payment, the kidnappers did not call him or other family members, and nothing was heard from the son.
Asian explained that before the ransom was paid, the crime was reported to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Akwa Ibom Police Command on the 5th of December, 2025, while his statement was duly obtained by one Mrs Jumbo with phone number 08063171321 and an Investigative Police Officer (IPO) assigned to follow up the kidnapping case.
He said the family also reported to the Commissioner for Internal Security as well as the Department of State Services, DSS, but there was no positive response.
He said the family is in a dilemma and state of despair, urging the IGP to intervene by using all security apparatus within his reach to rescue his son and trace the abductors.
“I still believe that the security agencies can do their work, and I want the IGP to form a rescue team to bring back my son,” he cried.
However, the Akwa Ibom state Police Commissioner, Baba Azare, while reacting to the call, said the kidnapping case has not been reported to the command.
His words, “I have advised the father of the victim to report through our official channels. Once that is done, we will follow up immediately.”
Father begs IGP’s intervention as son remains in kidnapper’s den six months after
The United States government has announced the deployment of wireless internet infrastructure in Nigeria, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana.
This was disclosed in a statement by the US Trade and Development Agency on Tuesday.
The US government said the move was to connect off-grid communities across West Africa.
Commenting on the development, USTDA’s Deputy Director, Thomas Hardy, said the deployment would unlock widespread and trusted internet access in off-grid communities.
“USTDA is bringing private sector solutions to unlock widespread, affordable, trusted internet access in off-grid communities across West Africa.
“By helping American companies compete in these critical markets, we are offering an alternative to insecure infrastructure while creating export opportunities that make America more prosperous.”
On his part, Andrew Beard, Chief Executive Officer of Vanu Inc., said, “Vanu is proud to partner with USTDA to demonstrate how our systems enable mobile network operators in West Africa to deliver broadband Internet and voice services in some of the most economically and operationally challenging markets and prove that connectivity in these markets can be profitable, sustainable, and scalable.”
US govt announces deployment of wireless internet tech in Nigeria, other African countries