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Wike denies heart attack rumour, warns against abusing Tinubu on social media
J-Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed social media reports claiming he recently suffered a heart attack and was flown to London for treatment. Speaking on Thursday at the flag-off of the Arterial Road from Wuye District to Ring Road II in Abuja, Woke described the…
Read More »Court-martial sentences soldier to death for murder of tricycle rider in Bauchi
By Deborah Nnamdi A General Court Martial sitting at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, Plateau State, has sentenced Private Lukman Musa to death by hanging for the murder of a tricycle rider, Mr. Abdulrahman Isa, in Azare, Bauchi State. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, September 18, 2025, by Brigadier General Liafis…
Read More »EFCC re-arraigns ex-minister Agunloye over alleged $6bn Mambilla power contract fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday re-arraigned a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, before an FCT High Court sitting in Apo over his alleged involvement in a $6 billion contract fraud. Agunloye, who served as minister between 1999 and 2003 under former President Olusegun…
Read More »Supporters disappointed as Fubara shuns govt house gathering after emergency rule
Thousands of supporters who thronged the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday morning to welcome Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, left disappointed after waiting in vain for several hours. Many of the enthusiastic supporters, who arrived as early as 6 a.m. from different parts of the state, including rural…
Read More »FAAC distributes record N2.225 trillion revenue to federal, state, and local governments
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a record N2.225 trillion as federation revenue among the Federal Government, states, and local government councils for August 2025. This marks the highest monthly allocation ever, and the second consecutive month FAAC disbursements have exceeded N2 trillion. In July, the committee distributed…
Read More »Rivers’ emergency rule sparks angry social media backlash
By Deborah Nnamdi Social media erupted on Wednesday with sharp reactions to recent developments surrounding the Rivers State emergency rule, with many Nigerians accusing political leaders of using the measure to settle scores and manipulate local power structures. On X (formerly Twitter), Haruna (@harunaibrahim) argued that the emergency had already…
Read More »Tension grips Warri as Itsekiri–Ijaw dispute over coronation banners escalates
Activities in parts of Warri, Delta State, slowed down on Wednesday amid heightened ethnic tensions between the Itsekiri and Ijaw communities over the removal of coronation banners. The crisis, which stems from the pulling down of billboards and posters marking the coronation anniversary of the Pere of Ogbe-Ijoh, HRM Monbene…
Read More »Police clear Pastor Adefarasin over viral gun video
The Lagos State Police Command has cleared Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of the House on the Rock Church, of any wrongdoing after a viral video showed him holding what was thought to be a gun. Pastor Adefarasin had voluntarily reported to the Command Headquarters in Ikeja for questioning, where he…
Read More »Charlie Kirk murder suspect faces death penalty
Photo: Tyler Robinson The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk appeared in a Utah court on Tuesday, facing murder charges as prosecutors confirmed they will pursue the death penalty. Kirk, 31, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead…
Read More »Yahoo Boys making visas difficult for Nigerians – EFCC
Photo: EFCC Chair, Ola Olukoyede By Didimoko A. Didimoko, Lagos The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has warned that internet fraud and money laundering are draining Nigeria’s economy and making it harder for Nigerians to secure visas abroad. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, in a message delivered at a youth sensitization…
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