The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will, on Tuesday, arraign former AGF Abubakar Malami on money laundering charges at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division. Mr Malami will be arraigned alongside his son, Abubakar Malami, and Asabe Bashir, an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties Ltd linked to the former minister, before Justice Emeka Nwite on a…
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced plans to deport a Nigerian, Ibrahim Ijaoba, over multiple criminal convictions, including armed robbery and drug sales. ICE said in a statement on Monday that Mr Ijaoba is currently in its custody and has a final removal order. “Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba is a criminal illegal…
Two close friends and team members of world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, have been identified as the victims of the fatal road crash that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday. Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Matchroom Boxing, confirmed in a statement that the deceased were Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, both of whom worked closely with…
At least seven journalists have died, while four others sustained injuries in a single fatal road accident involving a Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ bus in Gombe State. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday evening as the journalists were returning from a wedding ceremony in Gombe South senatorial district. The victims were part of a…
The Osun State chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has announced January 5, 2026, as the resumption date for its members at the local government secretariats across the state. Dr Kehinde Ogungbamigbe, NULGE President in the state, who made this known in a letter of notification, requested that security protection be…
The Nigerian entertainment industry recorded painful losses in 2025, cutting across Nollywood, gospel music, comedy and journalism. The deaths, which occurred at different times during the year, have left fans, colleagues and industry stakeholders mourning personalities who made notable contributions to film, music, comedy and the media space. Below is a record of Nigerian celebrities…
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, is mourning the loss of her brother, who passed away on Monday. The Nigerian international shared her grief in a post on Instagram. In videos attached to the post, her late brother was seen holding her recent CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award during the ceremony held in Morocco….
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, supported by Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force platforms, have reportedly neutralised several key Boko Haram terrorist commanders in Borno State. The development followed major airstrikes during operation in the Bama Local Government Area of the state. Popular security expert, Zagazola Makama revealed in a post on his official X…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sympathy with Anthony Joshua following the road traffic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway that claimed two lives. In a message on his official Facebook page, Tinubu described the incident as a tragedy that has cast “a deep shadow on this season”. “AJ, I extend my deep sympathies to you…
The Ogun State Government has confirmed that the remains of two persons who died in the road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, have been deposited at the Livewell Mortuary in Sagamu. The fatal crash occurred on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, within the Makun axis of Ogun State, and claimed the lives…