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    A forensic investigator with the Department of State Services (DSS), Segun Kayode, on Tuesday alleged that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and some of his associates earmarked $600,000 to pay officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and intermediaries. Kayode, the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial, made the […]

When a desperate person survives a suicide attempt, the answer should be compassion, not a prison sentence. Nigeria’s lawmakers must decide whether the law exists to punish human suffering or to protect human life. There are words a nation should never forget. Words that expose the character of its institutions. Words that linger long after […]

Main Headlines 1. Oil wells: Amaechi accuses Akpabio Rotimi Amaechi has accused Godswill Akpabio of seizing Cross River oil wells when he was Akwa Ibom Governor. Link: https://aso.rocks/2026/10/13/amaechi-accuses-godswill-akpabio-of-siezing-cross-river-oil-wells-when-he-was-akwa-ibom-governor/ 2. INEC website down INEC’s news website remains down while the main website is still accessible. Severe tech failures are also threatening the integrity of the voter […]Read More

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft and several other technology and IT outsourcing firms from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program, which employers use to sponsor foreign workers for US permanent residency (green cards). The move, announced by Vice President JD Vance on or around October 8, 2026, centers on claims that companies abused H-1B […]

2027 Countdowns: Severe Tech Failures Threaten Integrity of INEC Voter Register Display Exercise ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has thrown the preparatory phase of the 2027 general elections into administrative controversy. Severe electronic infrastructure bottlenecks have rendered the commission’s official online voter verification portal entirely inaccessible to millions of registered citizens […]

A host of Nigerian internationals and national team hopefuls delivered emphatic statements across European leagues during the weekend of October 9–11, 2026. While Friday Etim dazzled in Denmark and Kelechi Iheanacho extended his red-hot form in Turkey, several other Super Eagles stars left an indelible mark on their respective fixtures. 10. Bright Osayi-Samuel: Impenetrable at […]

Venezia forward Akor Adams is in line to feature in tomorrow’s encounter against Atalanta, though manager Giovanni Stroppa has hinted at a potentially modified role for the Nigerian international in Bergamo. Adams found himself at the center of attention during a 2-0 defeat to Lazio in September after a dispute with teammate John Yeboah over […]

Katsina United produced one of the most scintillating attacking displays of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season so far, dispatching powerhouses Enyimba of Aba 4-2 in a breathtaking Matchday 8 spectacle on Friday. Entering the contest under intense pressure, the host team—affectionately known as the Changi Boys—were desperate to stop a slide that had […]

Nigeria’s Super Falcons commenced their qualifying campaign for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games on a triumphant note on Friday, securing a hard-fought 2–0 victory over Comoros in the first leg of their second-round tie. Contested at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, the encounter saw the ten-time African champions assert their authority in the […]

Even in the low-stakes environment of the NBA preseason, Nikola Jokić rarely misses an opportunity to put on a basketball masterclass. The Denver Nuggets outlasted the Chicago Bulls in an exhilarating 133–128 exhibition contest, and while preseason outcomes are rarely etched into long-term memory, Jokić’s commanding display served as an emphatic reminder of why he […]

The Charlotte Hornets sent an encouraging message to the rest of the league with a commanding 106–90 preseason victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, fueled by a stellar display from rising star Brandon Miller. Displaying poise well beyond his years, Miller set the tone for an assertive Charlotte squad that looked cohesive, sharp, and primed for […]

Nigerian international Rafiu Durosinmi has reflected on his electric beginning to life with KRC Genk following his summer switch to the Belgian top flight. The 23-year-old attacker has quickly established himself as a focal point for the Smurfs, reviving his career after a forgettable stint in Italy with Pisa. Durosinmi had originally earned a move […]