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Nigeria’s Federal Government (FG) is collaborating with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) to secure the extradition of Nadeem Anjarwalla, a high-ranking official with cryptocurrency giant Binance. Anjarwalla’s dramatic escape from custody in Abuja on March 22nd has sparked a manhunt and intensified scrutiny of Binance’s operations in Nigeria. Anjarwalla and his colleague, Tigran Gambaryan, were apprehended by security forces in February on suspicion of money laundering. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, reportedly authorized their detention in a secure Abuja location. However, Anjarwalla managed to evade authorities on March 22nd, reportedly using a Kenyan passport to flee the country…

Barcelona are confident of fending off interest from European giants and tying teenage defender Pau Cubarsi to a new contract, according to reports in Spain. The 17-year-old has emerged as one of the revelations of La Liga this season. After impressing in training, Cubarsi was handed his debut by manager Xavi Hernandez in a Copa del Rey clash against Unionistas de Salamanca back in January. He has since gone on to make 13 appearances for the club across all competitions, chipping in with one assist. His impressive performances haven’t gone unnoticed, with reports suggesting both Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are…

Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona seems secure, at least for now. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Dutch midfielder is “very happy” at the La Liga club despite recent reports suggesting he might be sold. De Jong has been a key player for Barcelona since joining them from Ajax in 2019. However, with the club’s ongoing financial struggles, there have been speculations that he could be offloaded to generate funds. Manchester United were heavily linked with him during the summer transfer window. However, Romano’s update suggests De Jong is content at Camp Nou. This could be a significant…

Barcelona are planning a summer raid on Bayern Munich, according to reports in Spain. The Catalan giants are reportedly interested in signing young winger Bryan Zaragoza, but their ambitions don’t stop there, with established star Joshua Kimmich also on their radar. Zaragoza, 22, only joined Bayern in January 2024, initially on loan from Spanish side Granada. The move is set to become permanent in the summer, but Zaragoza has struggled for playing time, making just two appearances for the Bavarians so far. Spanish outlet El Nacional reports that his lack of German and even English has hampered his adaptation. This…

The Anambra State Police Command said it has raided some camps belonging to gunmen and insurgents who specialise in attacking police formations in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday. Ikenga added that the police-led joint security force carried out the raid on Friday as ordered by the state Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye. The statement read, “In the hunt for gunmen who attacked two police stations at Awgbu in Orumba North and Neni in Anaocha LGA in the last two weeks, the police-led joint security force was ordered…

Air Peace, on Saturday, commenced its Lagos-London flight services. The commencement of the service came a month after it announced plans to begin direct flight operations to London on March 30 during a prelaunch forum organised by the airline in February. In November, Air Peace’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, announced that the airline had successfully obtained the Foreign Carrier Operator Permit and Third Country Operator Permit. This means it is qualified to operate flights to Europe and the United Kingdom. The development was made known on the Air Peace X handle on Saturday. The airline wrote, “London…

The suspended National Treasurer of the Labour Party, Mrs Oluchi Opara, has condemned the re-election of Julius Abure as the new national chairman of the party. Abure, who emerged as the new national chairman for the second term at the recently concluded convention in Nnewi, Anambra State, after a unanimous support from delegates, had been involved in a conflict with the Joe Ajaero-led Nigeria Labour Congress over party control. The NLC had also called for the resignation of the chairman and sent a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission, requesting that they refrain from providing support to the National…

The Chairman of the Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association, Emmanuel Kure, has appealed for a helping hand to the less privileged during the Easter celebration. Kure, who made the call on Saturday in his Easter message signed and made available to newsmen in Kaduna, congratulated Christians for witnessing the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Kure explained that Easter is a time for Christians around the world to rejoice in the victory of life over death and to reflect on the teachings of love,  peace,  and forgiveness that Jesus exemplified. “This year’s Easter celebration holds a special significance,  especially considering…

Gombe State Police Command on Thursday paraded a suspect for stealing 23 cows in Golombi village, Shongom Local Government Area of the state. The 23-year-old Adamu Maikudi of Mai Rana village, Billiri Local Government Area was paraded by the state police command for the act while two others. Parading the suspect Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police Mahid Abubakar, said the suspect sold the 23 cows belonging to Anchau Maishanu, adding that two other suspects involved in the act were at large. Abubakar said, “Maishanu reported at Pero Chonge Divisional Police headquarters that three suspects, including Maikudi, conspired among…

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