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$6 Million Fraud: Nigerian man convicted in U.S., faces up to 20 years imprisonment
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…
Read More »Delta State: Indecent Dressing Crackdown Misses the Point
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…
Read More »Peter Obi given 48-hour ultimatum to leave Labour Party
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…
Read More »Enemies not happy I reconciled with Fubara–Wike
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…
Read More »Renaissance wins Energy Excellence Award, champions industry collaboration
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…
Read More »Diogo Jota, Liverpool player, dies in car crash, weeks after wedding
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28. Jota’s 26-year-old brother, Andre Silva, was also killed in the accident. He was a footballer with Liga Portugal 2 side Penafiel. Sky Sports News has received confirmation of Jota’s death from the Guardia Civil…
Read More »4 dead, 30 missing in Bali Boat Accident
Four people died, 30 were missing and 31 survived after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near the Indonesian island of Bali, the country’s Search and Rescue agency said on Thursday, as rescuers raced to find victims in the rough sea. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an…
Read More »David Mark, Aregbesola lead coalition onslaught against Tinubu, amid internal opposition
In a bold move to position itself as Nigeria’s leading opposition force ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the appointment of former Senate President David Mark as Interim National Chairman and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Secretary. The appointments…
Read More »Delta Kidnapping, Robbery Syndicates Busted
Photo: Delta PPRO, Bright Edage confirms arrest of kidnapping gang members A criminal network suspected of terrorising communities in Warri, Osubi, Agbarho, Sapele, and Ughelli has been dismantled following a series of arrests carried out by the Delta State Police Command, authorities confirmed Monday. The syndicate, allegedly responsible for multiple…
Read More »Wike Locked out, as FCT Workers Protest Unpaid Salaries
Photo: Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister Government workers in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Monday began a three-day protest over unpaid salaries, lack of overhead funding, and the prolonged strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The demonstration, led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), also demanded…
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