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By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the implementation of emergency rule in Rivers State, following the suspension of democratic governance in the state. President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers during a nationwide broadcast on March 18, 2025, appointing retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas as the Sole Administrator for six months. Announcing the committee’s formation, Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized the need for legislative oversight similar to that of the House of Representatives, to monitor the actions and governance under the Sole Administrator during the emergency period. The committee will be…

Inter Milan secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Barcelona after extra time in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg at San Siro, clinching a 7-6 aggregate win to advance to the final in Munich later this month. The match was a thrilling encounter, with both teams exchanging leads. Inter took an early advantage through goals from Lautaro Martínez and Hakan Çalhanoğlu (penalty), but Barcelona responded with strikes from Eric García, Dani Olmo, and Raphinha. Francesco Acerbi’s stoppage-time goal forced extra time, where Davide Frattesi netted the decisive winner. Inter’s goalkeeper, Yann Sommer, made crucial saves, particularly against Barcelona’s Lamine…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered money laundering activities exceeding $300,000 linked to a suspected internet fraudster. The suspect was apprehended alongside 34 others on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the Sabo Iyako area of Auchi, Edo State, following actionable intelligence connecting them to cybercrime operations. Identified as a “picker” or “azaman” within the cyber fraud network, the suspect allegedly laundered over $300,000 on behalf of syndicate members who are currently at large. Further investigations revealed his involvement in both internet-based fraud and schemes related to investment and banking scams. The suspect is expected to be formally…

KkThe Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, along with 21 other lawmakers, formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday. During a plenary session, Guwor announced the receipt of defection letters from 21 members of the Assembly, each expressing their decision to leave the PDP. He also submitted his letter of defection at the same sitting. According to the speaker, the decision was unanimous and driven by persistent internal conflicts within the PDP’s South-South Zonal leadership, as well as deepening crises at the national level. “With this development,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has broken its silence regarding the controversial arrest and ongoing investigation of social media influencer Martins Innocent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, amid growing public interest and online speculation. Otse was apprehended last Friday at a bank in the Area 3 district of Abuja during a coordinated operation involving the EFCC, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Department of State Services (DSS). Initial reports linked his arrest to allegations of cyberstalking, but the EFCC has now clarified that the action stems from multiple petitions alleging serious financial crimes. In an official statement released…

In what is shaping up to be one of Nigeria’s largest financial crime investigations, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has revealed that the police have recovered assets worth ₦6 billion linked to an alleged ₦21.4 billion money laundering and fraud scheme involving 2,039 bank accounts across 56 financial institutions. The IGP disclosed this through legal officer Audu Garba of the Police Force Intelligence Department (FID) during an ex parte hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. The court was told that the accounts, reportedly held by companies and cronies used as fronts, were used…

Why be on TikTok just to scroll, scroll, when you can use the time to earn good money? Once known solely for its viral dances and short-form entertainment, TikTok transformed into a multimillion-dollar industry and a powerful money-making platform. From content creators to small businesses, the app offers a wide range of opportunities to earn real income—if you know how to use it strategically. Here is how to flip the button and turn the app from a source of entertainment by monetising your presence on TikTok in 2025. 1. Build a niche audience Before monetising, focus on growing a loyal…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Magistrate Court II in Adamawa has ordered the remand in prison custody of a 20-year-old alleged drug dealer identified as Abdullahi Bawa for stabbing his friend, Baba Ali, to death. Bawa allegedly stabbed his friend with a pair of scissors during a quarrel over a hard drug known as diazepam. The presiding magistrate, A. M.Adamu issued the remand order after he was arraigned before the court by the Adamawa State Police Command. The prosecutor, Inspector Nanugi Tayeri, who described the defendant as a serial offender, informed the court that he committed the crime on the 25th…

By Deborah Nnamdi The trend of opposition members defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) appears to be reaching the inner circle of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. According to Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Media and Policy to President Bola Tinubu, some individuals appointed by Obi are currently in discussions about joining the APC. Bwala specifically claimed that one of Obi’s handlers is already in APC, while “the second handler is in talks” with party leaders. He further revealed that one of Obi’s media aides has expressed interest in joining the party. He said, “Governors are…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Benue State Government has made history by launching a fleet of solar-powered electric taxis, signaling a major leap toward sustainable, low-cost transportation and job creation within the state. In partnership with Esse Mobility, the groundbreaking initiative introduced Nigeria’s first commercial solar taxi service, which began operations in Makurdi, the state capital. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the service will expand to other cities, including Otukpo and Vandeikya, shortly. During the official unveiling, Esse Mobility’s founder, Mr. Okey Esse, described the project as a landmark in Nigeria’s clean energy journey, emphasizing…