Alleged N76bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ex- AMCON MD, four others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Managing Director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, for allegedly defrauding Arik Air. Kuru and four others on Monday appeared before Ikeja Special Offences Court for alleged N76 billion and $31.5 million fraud, respectively. The other defendants are former Receiver Manager […]
Biden pardons Milley, Fauci, others to protect them from Trump
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden has issued pre-emptive pardons to people who he felt would be targeted for retaliation in Donald Trump’s administration. Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley and former White House chief medical advisor Anthony Fauci were among those who were pardoned. The pardon also covers all lawmakers who […]
Group deplores commercialization of education, seeks redress
The Fight Inequality Alliance (FIA), a non-governmental organization founded to counter the excessive concentration of power and wealth in the hands of a small elite, has called on the federal government to stop what it calls “the increasing commercialization and privatization of education, healthcare and other basic services.” At a public rally in Ikeja at […]
Israel releases first 90 Palestinian prisoners
The first 90 Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel under the terms of the Gaza ceasefire deal were freed hours after an agreement took effect on Sunday. This is to halt the fighting that has devastated the coastal territory; local media cited Israeli authorities as confirming. Local media outlets, including the Times of Israel, […]
Oil import licence dispute: Dangote Refinery’s suit against NMDPRA, others stalled
Hearing in a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE over bid to stop issuance of oil import licences to some oil marketing companies suffered setback on Monday at a Federal High Court in Abuja. The matter, which was scheduled for hearing before Justice Inyang Ekwo, could not proceed due to the delay […]
Wilson urges N/Delta people to support Tantita Security Services in combating oil theft
Pastor Reuben Wilson, a Niger Delta leader , has called on the people of the region to throw their weight behind Tantita Security Services Limited, in fighting oil theft and protecting oil facilities. Speaking to newsmen on Monday in Yenagoa, Wilson emphasized the importance of supporting indigenous companies like Tantita Security Services Limited, which are […]
Sopuruchi Agoauwuike, 18 others for Miss Africa 2025
Organisers of the prestigious Miss Africa pageant, have said they are planning a grand return to the pageant’s scene with a lineup of 19 talented contestants including Nigeria’s Sopuruchi Agoauwuike, for this year’s coveted crown scheduled for March 30. Mr Femi Oyelade, the Brand Manager, Miss Africa Production who spoke with the News Agency of […]
2027: Otti has no plan to join APC, says Labour Party
The Labour Party leadership says Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has no plan to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the 2027 general elections. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Obiora Ifoh, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. According to […]
My wife might kill me with persistent troublemaking, man tells court
A retired civil servant, Mr Olabamiji Ogundepo, has prayed a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his 11-year-old marriage with his estranged wife, Aminat, on grounds of her persistent fighting and intolerable ineptitudes. Ogundepo noted, with sadness, that his wife’s frequent trouble making with not only him but also, with neighbours in […]
Tinubu mourns House of Rep’s deputy chief whip
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the passing of Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives and representative of the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. The lawmaker died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, following a brief illness. Onanuga served as Chairperson of the House Committee on […]
