…to Geovany, who gently deposited it in the net. “It was a moment of individuality and conviction. It revealed who Geovany truly is. At that point, I thought, ‘This person is exceptional.'” Quenda eventually advanced to the under-23s under Tiago Teixeira. “Everyone spoke about him. “Everyone said he was one of the best…

…He also praised the victim for her courage in coming forward and helping secure the conviction. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 12:49 PM | Share this Story

…kilograms of assorted illicit drugs valued at more than N1.5 trillion and the conviction of 5,225 offenders. Marwa also highlighted the agency’s prevention efforts, noting that 6,645 drug awareness and sensitisation programmes were conducted nationwide during the same period, reaching nearly five million Nigerians acro…

…front, the agency has recorded significant successes in drug seizures, arrests, convictions and the dismantling of trafficking networks. Our operational feats in the last 18 months alone speak to this: a total of 29,262 arrests, leading to the seizure of 5,305,484.88 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs valued at over N…

…a criminal charge does not amount to a finding of guilt, and an arraignment is not a conviction," the statement noted, adding that guilt could only be established after a full trial where both parties had the opportunity to present their cases. Nnaji also denied allegations that he avoided invitations from the ICPC or…

…fresh off her announcement she would run for president despite an embezzlement conviction. Surrounded by crowds and journalists in the western town of La Fleche, that was won by her National Rally (RN) party in municipal elections, Le Pen brushed aside criticism of her candidacy. Convicted again on appeal on Tuesday ov…

…seized more than 155 million illicit alcohol products, and secured dozens of judicial convictions. Nigeria should draw important lessons from that experience. The government must move beyond periodic seizures that generate headlines but rarely dismantle criminal networks. Intelligence-led investigations should identify…

…or subtle hints; Falz calls things what they are, delivering his frustrations with conviction and urgency. It’s one of the EP’s most hard-hitting records, reinforcing Break Time‘s central mission of holding those in power accountable while giving voice to the frustrations of everyday Nigerians. Telepepe – A Vibrant Fin…

…in the lives of Nigeria’s business leaders did not guarantee success. But it gave him a conviction he had been chasing since his teenage years: the freedom to build a career that stretches beyond one country. Exchange rate as of 2018: €1 = ₦429.6; €1 = $1.18. Exchange rate as of 2026: €1 = $1.14. What did you think of…

…investigation. It added that 25 cases were filed before various courts, leading to 20 convictions. "The ICPC received 271 petitions. Of the 234 cases assigned for investigation, 25 cases were successfully filed in court, resulting in 20 convictions," the ICPC said. According to the ICPC, it also intensified corruption…

…The Federal Government's Mass Trial Programme has now secured 1,721 terrorism-related convictions since its commencement in 2017, with more than half of those convictions recorded in 2026 alone. Equally significant is the fact that defendants against whom sufficient evidence could not be established were discharged or…

…grounds for removal are identical: grave misconduct, breach of the Police Act, criminal conviction for fraud or dishonesty, bankruptcy, or mental incapacity. The Concurrent Powers Carve-Out Beyond the direct constitutional provisions, the bill alters the Second Schedule to create a new paragraph 20B in the Concurrent L…

…Services (DSS), Mr. Tosin Ajayi, who was also a guest at the book launch, argued that conviction of offenders would serve as a deterrent for crimes. In attendance at the unveiling of the books - Electronic Evidence (Second Edition, with the Evidence Act, 2011) and A Compendium of Cases on Electronic Evidence (Volume II…

…side of uncertainty. They do not do it because they enjoy suffering, but have a strong conviction that difficult things are worth doing. Alaa Salih Hamadto, the founder and CEO of SolarFoods, a Sudanese agritech startup that preserves agricultural produce using solar-powered drying technology, appears to be one of thos…

…Assembly candidates is total, unequivocal and collective. It is borne out of our firm conviction that the success of every APC candidate is fundamental to consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda and ensuring effective legislative support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu," the statement added. The for…

…prevent you from expressing yourself. They are interested only in punishing me without conviction,” he said. ‘Nigeria never became democratic nation’ – Sowore

…to the applicant's case, particularly as it relates to the issues of the absence of conviction, fair hearing, due process, the propriety of irreversible proprietary deprivation, and the need for strict compliance with statutory safeguards before the disposal of properties affecting the applicant's proprietary rights. T…

…Service Corps (NYSC) in its 53-year history. This bold decision confirms my long-held conviction that the scheme requires fundamental restructuring if it is to remain relevant to the aspirations of modern Nigeria. "As Chairman of the Governing Board of NYSC, I see a clear convergence between my vision for the scheme an…

…However, the security situation steadily deteriorated, leading to a popular and military conviction that the French military presence (comprising about 1,500 soldiers) had not achieved its objectives but had instead contributed to increased tension.

…do so, the willingness to stand for the common good when comfort counselled silence, the conviction that the citizen deserves a government that works for them, all of this was first kindled in a home where service was the daily example. A mother shaped a leader, and through that leader her values now serve the whole of…

…June 21, 2026, Kanu – who is serving a life sentence in Sokoto prison following his conviction on terrorism charges filed against him by the Nigerian government – declared that the expulsion of members of the Edoziem-led DOS is with immediate effect. Those expelled were listed as Chika Edoziem, Tony Nzurumike, Austin A…

…regulations. Officials disclosed that two of the deportees had previous criminal convictions in Ireland. Although South Africa is regarded by Irish authorities as a safe country of origin, asylum applicants from the country must provide evidence demonstrating a direct threat to their safety before they can qualify for…

…in the attack, which resulted in significant loss of lives and destruction. The conviction formed part of a broader effort by authorities to prosecute those linked to terrorism-related offences and bring closure to victims of attacks that have plagued parts of the country over the years. Man sentenced to death by handi…

…leader's personality and leadership style, Pastor Oladele described him as a man of conviction and courage. "He carried unusual strength with calmness. Though gentle in appearance, when conviction arose in him, his courage became visible. He took bold steps that many would not dare," Oladele added. Also speaking during…

…on June 19, 2026, two of the individuals included in the deportation group held criminal convictions in Ireland. Ireland's Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan, addressed the situation, noting that the vast majority of South Africans residing in the country do so legally. He emphasised that the Irish immigration syste…