Author: Opalim Lifted

The Federal Government has resolved the passport printer crisis at Nigeria’s consulates in New York and Atlanta, United States. Following directives issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in January 2025, the Nigeria Immigration Service delivered and installed new printers at both consulates on Tuesday. The move follows recent calls from Nigerians in the diaspora, who raised concerns about delays in the passport application process due to outdated printing machines. On Wednesday, in a statement signed by Babatunde Alao, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Interior, Tunji-Ojo said, “The Ministry is committed to innovation and improved…

Borussia Dortmund clinched their spot in the Champions League last 16 after a goalless draw against Sporting in the second leg of their knockout play-off tie. The return leg was a formality after the German side posted a comprehensive 3-0 victory in Lisbon last week with goals from Serhou Guirassy, Pascal Gross and Karim Adeyemi. Dortmund were dominant and had the chance to break the deadlock when they won a penalty in the second half after Rui Silva’s challenge on Adeyemi, but the Sporting goalkeeper made amends by keeping out Guirassy’s spot-kick. The hosts, who lost last season’s final to…

Ryan Flamingo scored an extra-time winner as PSV Eindhoven produced a superb performance against Juventus to overturn their first-leg deficit and book a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League. PSV suffered a 2-1 defeat in the first leg of the tie in Turin, but fought with determination at home on Wednesday night to dump out the Italian giants in a frenetic encounter. Ivan Perisic and Ismael Saibari netted either side of a stunning Timothy Weah strike to make it 3-3 on aggregate in normal time before Flamingo sealed victory. PSV’s progression means they will face either Arsenal…

Paris St-Germain (PSG) roared into the last 16 of the Champions League with a thumping victory over Brest. Luis Enrique’s side will now face Liverpool or Barcelona with the draw due to take place on Friday, 21 February at 11:00 GMT, in Nyon Switzerland. Already leading 3-0 from the first leg of their knockout play-off, the hosts again exhibited their superiority over a fellow French side they have now defeated four times this season – scoring 18 times in the process. Bradley Barcola extended their advantage with a neat near-post effort and his fellow winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tapped in PSG’s…

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has said there is no evidence that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding Boko Haram or any terrorist group. Mills stated after meeting with the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja late Wednesday night that no nation condemns Boko Haram’s violence more strongly than the US. He assured all that if any evidence is found, the US government will work with the Nigerian government to investigate it. Recall that on February 13, Congressman Scott Perry accused USAID of funding terrorist groups, including Boko Haram. Boko Haram is a terrorist…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have seized a cache of pump action rifles in the office of the chief security officer (CSO) to Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted speaker of the house of assembly, sources said. The pump action rifles were discovered during a routine “sweeping exercise”, a member of the assembly said, adding that live cartridges were also found. However, an associate of the former speaker has told newsmen that it is a “smear campaign” to prevent Obasa from returning to his office. Obasa is insisting that his removal as speaker was illegal and that he remains…

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has arrived at the Ogun State Police Command. The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday. She said, “The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform the public that Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, arrived at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, at exactly 13:23 hours today, February 19, 2025. “His presence at the SCID is connected to an ongoing investigation. The command assures the public that due process will be followed in handling this matter, and updates will be provided as necessary.” Habeeb…

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has surrendered himself to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this development on Wednesday. “Portable just turned himself in at the SCID Yaba. We have contacted Ogun State Police Command to come pick him up,” Hundeyin stated. The singer has been in the news recently for various controversies, including his claim of undergoing psychiatric treatment in Ogun State. The police, however, dismissed his statement, insisting that he remained wanted for an ongoing investigation. His claim of undergoing psychiatric…

Operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (ForceCID) Annex Alagbon-Ikoyi Lagos have arraigned a fake pastor, Chibuzor Obi, before a Federal High Court in Lagos on charges of alleged conspiracy, obtaining by false pretences, and N125 million fraud. The ‘Pastor’ was arraigned before Justice Akintayo Aluko-led court on the five-count charge on Monday. The prosecutor, Barrister Tijani Williams, told the court that the defendant and others now at large committed the alleged offences between August and November 2024. He told the court that the defendant fraudulently obtained the money from the victim in two tranches of N6 million and N119…

The Anambra police command says two suspected killers of Justice Azuka, a member of the state house of assembly, have escaped from custody. Azuka was abducted and attacked by gunmen on Christmas eve as he made his way home for the festivities. Early this month, the lifeless body of Azuka was found on the Second Niger Bridge. Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson in Anambra, announced the escape of the suspects in a statement on Tuesday night. Ikenga said the two suspects, who were assisting operatives, had gone out with them for an investigation to arrest a receiver of vehicles used…