Category: News

Former Rivers State governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed strong confidence in his chances of securing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that he is capable of defeating former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in a party contest. Amaechi reportedly questioned Atiku’s political […]

Bandit attacks across northern Nigeria are posing a serious threat to educational institutions, with student leaders warning that growing insecurity is putting the future of education in the region at risk. A student advocacy group has raised concerns over the increasing wave of attacks and kidnappings around schools and campuses in the North, stating that […]

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation UDO KA have successfully rescued a kidnap victim in Abia State as part of ongoing efforts to combat insecurity and dismantle criminal networks operating within the region. According to reports, the rescue operation was carried out during a coordinated security mission aimed at tracking and disrupting the activities […]

Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has revealed why he eventually abandoned his long-standing ambition to purchase Arsenal, despite years of public interest in acquiring the Premier League side. Speaking on the matter, Dangote explained that his attention shifted completely to delivering his massive refinery project, which became one of the most ambitious industrial investments in […]

Peter Obi has condemned the reported raid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Akwa Ibom State, criticizing the alleged use of teargas within the hospital premises. Obi described the operation as dangerous and inappropriate, warning that such actions could have put patients, medical staff, and […]

A Nigerian professor, Dr. Nkechy Ezeh, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison in the United States after being found guilty of a $1.4 million fraud scheme involving funds meant for preschool children. According to court findings, the funds were intended to support early childhood education programmes, but were instead diverted through fraudulent activities. […]

The Presidency has criticized Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his repeated pledge that he would serve only one term if elected president. Obi had maintained that he would not spend more than four years in office if given the mandate, describing it as part of his commitment to purposeful and accountable leadership. However, […]

FCT Minister and Nyesom Wike has clarified his recent visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, stating that the meeting has been misinterpreted by the public and political observers. He dismissed speculations suggesting any political alignment or defection, stressing that the visit was purely personal and not politically motivated. According to him, there […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged involvement in a N500 billion fraud and money laundering case. According to reports, EFCC operatives picked up the commission boss in Abuja as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial mismanagement, diversion of […]