Vietnam business tycoon faces death sentence in billion-dollar fraud case
One of Vietnam’s prominent property moguls faces the possibility of a death sentence on Thursday as she and her co-defendants await verdicts in one of the most significant corruption trials in history, involving an estimated $27 billion in damages. Truong…
Zamfara govt reaffirms stance never to negotiate, reconcile with bandits
The Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Malam Mani Malam Mummuni, has reiterated the State Government’s unwavering position against negotiating with bandits, pledging to implement assertive measures to tackle banditry in the State. Mummuni, who currently serves as the Acting Governor,…
N585m fraud: N30bn recovered by EFCC not mine – Betta Edu
The suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, has rebutted claims that the N30 billion recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is linked to her. President Bola Tinubu suspended Edu on January 8 amidst allegations of N585.2…
Tambuwal’s claim of stolen victory delusional – Sokoto govt
The Sokoto State Government has strongly criticized former governor Senator Aminu Tambuwal and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for claiming they were cheated out of victory in the 2023 governorship election. In a statement on Wednesday, the state’s Commissioner for…
Senate hails FG’s payment of ₦4.83trn ways and means
Senate Commends Federal Government’s Fiscal PoliciesThe Senate has lauded the federal government’s decisive action in repaying a significant portion of the ₦30 trillion obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), amounting to a staggering ₦4.83 trillion. This proactive measure,…
Breakthrough in Kogi Crisis: Governor nabs perpetrators
Governor Alhaji Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State announced on Wednesday the arrest of those responsible for the recent crisis in Bagana, Omala Local Government Area, which claimed about 25 lives last week. The perpetrators, suspected to be armed herdsmen, not…
BREAKING: Lagos Monarch Dies After Returning Home From Eid Ground
The Osolo of Isolo Kingdom in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III, is dead. The traditional ruler died shortly after returning home from the Eid prayer ground on Wednesday. The chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA),…
Worshiper Gunned Down At Zamfara Eid Ground
There was tension in Zamfara State, on Wednesday, when a worshiper was mistakenly killed by a security operative who was reportedly chasing hoodlums. The operative, who is said to be of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), was…
Super Falcons Pick Olympic Ticket 16 Years After
Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the 2024 Olympics after a 16-year absence from the competition. The nine time African champions make a glorious return to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament with a 1-0 aggregate victory on Tuesday night…
Just In: Ex-Appeal Court justice, Belgore is dead
A retired Justice of the Court of Appeal (JCA), Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore, is dead. The news of Belgore’s demise was announced on Tuesday night by the chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin branch, Kwara State, Kamaldeen Gambari, Esq….