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Court Overrules Yahaya Bello As EFCC Calls Witness In ₦110 Billion Fraud Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, called its first witness to testify in the 16-count money laundering charge it preferred against the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The witness, […]
Tuggar: Remove The Log From Your Eyes! – Governor Bala Mohammed
GOVERNOR BALA MOHAMMED TO YUSUF TUGGAR: REMOVE THE LOG FROM YOUR EYES! The recent tirade by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, against the Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, over the latter’s […]
Florence Eshalomi, Nigerian-British Born, Appointed UK Trade Envoy To Nigeria
Eshalomi confirmed her appointment on X on Tuesday. She is the second Nigerian to be appointed as the UK trade envoy — Helen Grant is the first. “It is an honour to have been appointed […]
Telecoms Tariff Will Be Reviewed Periodically – Wale Edun Says
Edun spoke to Arise TV on Thursday at the ongoing 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. The minister of finance and the coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, has said the tariff […]
Birthright Citizenship: Nigerians In Diaspora Kick, Say It’s Illegal
They argued that in the end, it would be up to the US courts and the Supreme Court to decide on the legality or otherwise of Trump’s move Nigerians living abroad have criticized President Donald […]
Meet the new Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade
Barely three years after the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III joined his predecessors, Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade has emerged as the next Alaafin of Oyo. Prince Akeem Owoade emerged as the new Alaafin after the […]
13 facts you probably don’t know about Lagos first female speaker, Mojisola Meranda
Mojisola Meranda has been sworn in as the first female Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly. Meranda took her oath of office as the new Speaker of the House on Monday at a plenary […]
Akwa Ibom Group Threatens Landmark Beach Resort Demolition Over Ownership Tussle
A pressure group in Ekid nation under the aegis of Ikpaisong Akoiyak has vowed to demolish the Landmark Beach Resort, which it noted is being falsely labelled as Ibeno Beach. The group argued that the […]
Tinubu Bans Homosexuality, Cross-Dressing, Bestiality In Military
Nigeria’s military personnel have been explicitly prohibited from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other acts deemed contrary to the ethics of the armed forces. This directive is contained in Section 26 of the […]
Keshinro Assumes Duty as Permanent Secretary, Women Affairs Ministry, Pledges Dedication to Achieving Ministry’s Objectives
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Dr. Maryam Keshinro has pledged her commitment to the realization of the present administration’s policy thrust on women empowerment, protection of the rights of Nigerian children, as […]
Nigeria Congratulates Joseph Aoun On His Election As President Of The Republic Of Lebanon
The Federal Republic of Nigeria congratulates Joseph Aoun on his election as the President of the Republic of Lebanon. Joseph Aoun secured 99 votes in Lebanon’s 128-seat parliament, successfully ending the presidential deadlock that has […]
Nigeria And The United States Of America Agree To Repatriate $52.88 Million In Corruption Proceeds
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Government of the United States are pleased to announce an agreement to promptly repatriate approximately $52.88 million in forfeited corruption proceeds. These funds were forfeited to the United […]
Accountant General Dares Tinubu, Redeploys New Accountant General To PSI
The crisis rocking the office of the Accountant General of the Federal has deepened as the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein has dared the Presidency on the issue of her replacement. Tinubu […]
When Good Intention Is Not Enough: Lessons From Ibadan Children Stampede
The excitement was palpable, the air thick with the scent of celebration. Yet, beneath this veneer of happiness, a storm was brewing—one of human error and overlooked details. What happens when the dream of a […]
Police Confirm Arrest Of Efe Money, Otokutu Chief Priest Over Murder Of Friend
The Delta State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the arrest of Efe Money and the Chief Priest of Otokutu Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, over the alleged murder of one Paulinus. Also arrested were […]
‘North Will Stand Behind Tinubu In 2027’ – North-Central APC
North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has said the Northern region will stand behind President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The APC Forum, in a statement on Monday, released after a meeting in Abuja on Sunday, […]
FG Lifts Ban On Mining In Zamfara After Five Years
The Federal Government has suspended the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State five years after the sanction was imposed. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made this known in a statement on […]
Raining Curses On Someone Online Is A Criminal Offence – FPRO
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that directing curses at individuals online constitutes a criminal offense punishable under the law. Adejobi explained that such behavior amounts to cyberbullying, […]
Poland Gives Schoolchildren Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos)
An EU nation has made it mandatory for schoolchildren to take part in firearms training. Poland has taken the dramatic step in response to fears of a potential attack from Russia. Children aged 13 and above […]
Ogoni Oil-Degraded Mangrove Restoration 75% Completed – HYPREP
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project has announced that 75 per cent of the restoration work on 560 hectares of oil-degraded mangroves in Ogoni, Rivers State, has been completed. HYPREP also reported that shoreline cleanup in […]
Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: Ooni’s Ex Wife, Others Face Probe As 35 Kids Feared Dead
The Oyo State Police Command says it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged death of 35 children during a stampede at a funfair in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday. PUNCH Metro gathered from multiple […]
Nigerian Comedian “Black Paddy” Dragged Out Of A Pub In Ireland (Photos)
Comedian ‘Black Paddy’ says he was “terrified” after he was the victim of a shocking racist attack when two thugs manhandled him out of a bar in Co. Tyrone. The shocking incident, part of which […]
