The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has begun investigation after being alleged of receiving sum of N15 million Naira from Okuneye Idris popularly known as Bobrisky. In a trending video, Martins Vincent Otse a.k.a VeryDarkMan revealed that Bobrisky said he paid N15 million to some EFCC officials to quenched his money laundering allegation. But…
Katsina State has declared Monday a work-free day to allow residents to mourn the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday evening. The Secretary to the Government of Katsina State, Abdullahi Garba Faskari, announced that the holiday would allow workers and residents to join the rest of the…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against a 27-year old man, Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume, for among others, allegedly advocating for a military coup in the country. The DSS, in the charge, filed before the Federal High Court in Abujja, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025, said Onukwume, of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo LGA of Rivers…
The Anambra State government has intensified its crackdown on fake native doctors and criminal activities by sealing a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area. The shrine, allegedly operated by Ekene Igboegbueze, a self-proclaimed native doctor who promises unsuspecting individuals super wealth, was shut down following numerous complaints from Okija residents. Special…
One of the worldās largest diamonds ever unearthedāa rough 2,492-carat stoneāhas been found in Botswana, a Canadian mining company that discovered the gem announced Thursday. The diamond was found in the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana, about 430 kilometres (270 miles) from the capital Gaborone, Lucara Diamond Corp. said in a statement. Lucara did…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hinted at disciplining Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over alleged anti-party activities. According to Umar Sani, Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former Vice President Namadi Sambo, the partyās disciplinary committee, led by Chief Tom Ikimi, may sanction Wike for violating party rules. Sani…
Unconfirmed reports say there is another explosion at an oil facility in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the Rivers State. A source in the area alleged that the explosion happened on a Manifold Connecting federal a line in Okwawriwa area in ONELGA, Tuesday morning. The source, who did not want his name mentioned, claimed that…
The Federal Government has engaged the World Bank for a fresh $300m loan to strengthen Nigeriaās health security infrastructure. Information obtained from the World Bank showed that the loan, which is under consideration, will be implemented by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control with the Federal Ministry of Finance acting as borrower on behalf of…
The Ekiti State Government has commenced the third phase of the vocational training and empowerment programme aimed at equipping persons with disabilities (PWDs) with essential skills to enhance self-sufficiency and contribute meaningfully to society. The initiative, which took place at the Ekiti State Skills Acquisition Centre in Ilokun, Ado-Ekiti, aligns with the governmentās commitment to…
Civil society groups in Nigeria have demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Palestinian leader Ramzy Abu Ibrahim and other detained members of the Palestinian community. They warned that the arrests were a violation of fundamental rights and could drag Nigeria into the Middle East conflict. In a joint statement signed by Omotaje Olawale Saint…