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By Deborah Nnamdi Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied allegations of bribery, telling a United Kingdom court that she neither solicited nor received illicit payments while in office. Testifying on Monday at Southwark Crown Court, the former minister maintained that all expenses incurred on her behalf in London were official and reimbursed by the Nigerian government. She explained that payments covering her accommodation, travel, and logistics in the UK were strictly tied to her responsibilities as a public official. “I can state categorically that at no point did I ask for, take or receive a bribe of…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the death of a commanding officer and six soldiers following an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Nigeria’s North-East region. In a statement by the spokesperson of Operation Hadin Kai, Col. Sani Uba, the military disclosed that the incident occurred when the officer and his team encountered an IED planted by terrorists. According to the statement, the commanding officer had led his troops towards Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, after it came under an isolated attack at the “Charlie 13” location in Monguno, Borno State. The officer was reportedly…

By Deborah Nnamdi The planned national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has hit a setback after the proprietor of Rainbow Event Centre withdrew permission for the party to use the facility. The development was disclosed on Monday night by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, via his X account. According to Abdullahi, the venue owner cited pressure from the Federal Capital Development Authority and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as the reason for the decision. “After paying all the fees required, setting up for our convention tomorrow, the owner of Rainbow Event Centre…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation after a 28-year-old man, Femi Agbeye, allegedly killed two of his female siblings and a five-year-old girl believed to be his daughter in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident reportedly occurred on April 8 at the family’s residence on Doctor’s Road in the Government Reserved Area of Okitipupa. The suspect was said to have forced his way into the apartment, locked himself inside and carried out the attack. When newsmen visited the scene, the suspect’s father, Ade Agbeye, alleged that his son had a history…

Agency Report with Deborah Nnamdi The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Nyesom Wike has commenced renovation work at Wadata Plaza, the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, following its recent unsealing by the police. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who monitored developments at the premises in Wuse Zone 5 on Monday, observed that renovation activities were ongoing ahead of the resumption of staff. The refurbishment comes shortly after police authorities reopened the facility, granting access to the Wike-aligned faction. While barricades previously mounted around the main building have been removed,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested suspected cultists and recovered firearms and illicit drugs during separate operations aimed at curbing cult-related activities in the state. Sources said that on April 11, 2026, at about 11:45 a.m., operatives of Delta Shield, while on surveillance patrol in Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area, intercepted a 32-year-old suspect identified as Peter Onajite. A search conducted on the suspect reportedly led to the recovery of a locally made double-barrelled cut-to-size pistol, two live cartridges, one expended cartridge, and sachets of suspected Tramadol. During preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it was denied access to Abuja’s Eagle Square, describing the claims as unfounded and politically motivated. Speaking on Monday during a project inspection tour in Abuja, Wike said no formal request had been submitted by any group alleging denial of access to the facility. He maintained that Eagle Square remains open to all organisations willing to comply with established procedures. “We do not deny access; these events actually generate revenue for the government. Who denied them? I…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has dismissed five of its operatives following multiple complaints from members of the public accusing them of harassment, abduction, and extortion in Benin City and surrounding areas. The development was announced on Monday in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, who revealed that the dismissed officers were part of a 10-member criminal syndicate comprising serving and discharged police personnel, Point of Sale (POS) operators, and commercial drivers. According to the statement, the suspects include Goodluck Jaja, a POS operator; ASP Bonny Onajite; Inspectors Ehubarieme Wisdom and Arebame God’s…

Photo: Leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu The Indigenous People of Biafra has dismissed the Nigerian government’s recently released “terrorism sponsors list,” describing it as misleading and politically driven. In a statement issued on Monday, April 13, 2026, the group’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, said the publication was an attempt to “deceive the public” and discredit its campaign for self-determination. IPOB, led by Nnamdi Kanu, questioned the credibility of the list and accused the Nigerian government of double standards in its definition of terrorism, alleging a failure to adequately address violence against civilians. The group cited historical grievances in Nigeria’s South-East, including…

A 45-year-old man, identified as Emereze Okoro, has been arrested by the police over the alleged killing of a resident in Igbo Imabana Village, located in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday at about 10:30 p.m. and was reported to the police in the early hours of April 11 by Egbe Enya, who alleged that his younger brother, Egbegi Enya, was attacked and killed with a machete. Confirming the development on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Sunday Akata, said officers from the Abi Division responded swiftly after receiving…