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A Nigerian national, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, has been convicted in a U.S. federal court for his role in a multi-million-dollar international fraud scheme that targeted over 400 elderly and vulnerable Americans. The scam netted more than $6 million. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Akhimie’s conviction on Thursday, following his guilty plea on June 17. He now faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. Court documents reveal that Akhimie, 41, was part of a transnational criminal network that sent fraudulent letters to elderly individuals across the United States. The letters falsely claimed the recipients were entitled to…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has pledged to serve only one term in office if chosen as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. Amaechi made this commitment during an appearance on Politics Today, a Channels TV program hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, on Thursday. Explaining his decision, the former Rivers State governor said his intention to serve just four years is rooted in maintaining the balance of power between Nigeria’s northern and southern regions. He noted that President Bola Tinubu, a Southerner, would have completed a four-year term by 2027. “In today’s…

By Deborah Nnamdi Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, running mate to Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, has asserted that the former Anambra State governor is fully deserving of the presidential ticket of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time with Arise Television on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed argued that Obi’s performance in the last election—where he garnered around 10 million votes, though contested—qualifies him to lead the coalition as its presidential flag bearer in 2027, not as a running mate. “Being Vice President is no small role—I aspired to it myself—but Peter Obi shouldn’t…

unrelated photo of a building collapse By Deborah Nnamdi At least four people have been rescued, while an undetermined number remain trapped beneath the rubble as a three-storey building collapsed on Thursday at 2/4 Asesi Lane, off Adeniji Adele Road in Lagos Island, prompting a major emergency response. Eyewitnesses said the building gave way around midday during a light rainfall. The exact cause of the collapse had yet to be established at the time of reporting. Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed the incident and noted that search-and-rescue operations were still underway…

Photo: Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori By O.M.O-Beecroft, Special Correspondent, Ajagbodudun, Warri North In the face of soaring unemployment, rising insecurity, and deepening economic hardship, Delta State’s latest focus on criminalising “indecent dressing” feels like a misplacement of both legislative energy and public priorities. The policy, which invokes the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law (VAPP) to justify arresting or punishing individuals for the vague “exposure of private parts,” is drawing both concern and criticism. While the VAPP law was designed to protect citizens—particularly vulnerable groups—from violence, the government’s recent interpretation effectively uses it as a tool for morality enforcement. This…

By Deborah Nnamdi 2023 presidential candidate and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has admitted that choosing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform for the 2027 general elections was a challenging yet crucial decision for Nigeria’s political future. Obi explained that this decision came after careful consideration of the country’s current difficulties and the pressing need for transformative leadership. “Yesterday, coalition members officially adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform for the 2027 Nigerian General Elections, with Distinguished Senator David Mark appointed as National Chairman and H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary,” Obi shared…

The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Peter Obi to leave the party following his decision to join the coalition. This directive was announced in a statement signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, in Abuja on Thursday. Ifoh stated that under Abure’s leadership, the Labour Party strongly opposed participation in the coalition and described coalition members as “power-hungry individuals concerned only with personal interests rather than the welfare of the people.” The faction cautioned Nigerians that the frequently repeated slogan, ‘New Nigeria is Possible,’ is misleading and unattainable through an…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, stated that those opposed to progress are displeased with his reconciliation with his successor, the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Wike made this remark on Thursday during a media briefing in Abuja, affirming that peace has been restored in the state. He accused several individuals of exploiting the crisis in the state as a source of personal gain, likening it to an “oil well” fueling illicit profits for their benefit. The minister further emphasized that he owes no one an explanation regarding the terms of the…

The Presidency has rejected the opposition coalition’s embrace of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), emphasizing that they cannot replicate the circumstances that led to the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s victory in the 2015 general elections. On Thursday, Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, posted on X that unlike the 2013 APC merger—which was motivated by selflessness and national interest—the current coalition is an opportunistic alliance driven by a politically isolated individual with personal ambitions, lacking a unifying leader and a meaningful cause. He went on to describe the coalition’s chief advocate as a…

Renaissance Africa Energy Company made a powerful impression at the 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week, earning industry-wide recognition just 100 days after taking over as operator of the former NNPC/SPDC/TotalEnergies/AENR joint venture. The company was honored with the prestigious Energy Excellence Award, presented during a ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday night. Accepting the award, Renaissance Managing Director and CEO Tony Attah dedicated the accolade to the company’s indigenous workforce, emphasizing that “Renaissance is not just a name, but a declaration of bold ambition, belief, and courage.” “We represent a new era of Nigerian-led energy and leadership, committed…