February 17, 2025
Just In: Plane flips upside down in Toronto crash, eight wounded
A Delta Air Lines plane crash landed at the Toronto airport on Monday, the airport authority said, leaving the aircraft upside down and at least eight people injured, according to local media. “Toronto Pearson is aware of an incident upon landing involving a Delta Air Lines plane arriving from Minneapolis. Emergency teams are responding. All […]
Court stops CBN, others from withholding Kano LG allocations
A State High Court sitting in Kano on Monday issued a perpetual injunction restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria from withholding funds from the Federation Account meant for the 44 local governments in the state. The applicants include the Chairman of NULGE, Ibrahim Muhd; Ibrahim Uba Shehu; Ibrahim Shehu Abubakar; Usman Isa; Sarki Alhaji Kurawa; […]
Osun Monarch in FBI net over $4.2 million COVID-19 fraud
The Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, who went missing in March 2024, has been discovered in FBI custody, facing allegations of defrauding the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. The Nigerian monarch, who also holds American citizenship, is battling a 13-count fraud indictment at the U.S. District Court for the Northern […]
EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ekpoma, Edo State
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, February 15, 2025 arrested 47suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Ekpoma, Edo State. The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include 14 exotic cars, laptops and […]
Gunmen Kill Newly Reinstated Irewole Council Chairman, Remi Abass In Osun State
Gunmen have reportedly killed the recently reinstated Chairman of Irewole Local Government, Remi Abass, in Osun State. SaharaReporters learnt that the attack occurred on Monday when the deceased chairman arrived at the local government secretariat with his supporters. They were attacked by armed men suspected to be thugs. Meanwhile, SaharaReporters gathered that security operatives from the […]
Regina Daniels Deactivates Instagram Amid Ned Nwoko, Chika Ike Baby Rumours
Popular Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has deactivated her Instagram account, fueling speculation surrounding rumours that her husband, billionaire businessman and politician Ned Nwoko, has allegedly welcomed a child with her senior colleague, Chika Ike. Social media has been abuzz with claims that Nwoko, who is married to six wives, Regina being the youngest, has secretly […]
Peter Obi Calls For Reopening Of Onitsha Markets Closed Over Illicit Drugs
The former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reopening of non-drug markets that were closed down following the closure of the Head Bridge Drug Market in Onitsha. The drug market was closed by regulatory and security authorities last week because of suspected illegal drug trading in an area referred to […]
Obasa: Lagos Assembly invaded by DSS, Speaker, deputy’s offices sealed
Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) and the police invaded the premises of the Lagos State House of Assembly in the early hours of Monday. According to reports, the DSS operatives sealed the offices of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, her deputy and clerk of the house. It was gathered that armed security personnel […]
JUST-IN: New Lagos Speaker ‘Under Pressure’ To Resign As Lawmakers Protest DSS Invasion
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, is reportedly facing intense pressure to resign, with sources indicating that she may step down this Monday. The development came after the operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) and other armed security personnel stormed the premises of the Assembly complex in Alausa, […]
85 Deported Nigerians To Arrive Lagos From US Monday
The United States has started deportation proceedings for Nigerian nationals, with 85 individuals expected to land in Lagos, while 116 others are still in custody. US ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, explained the proceedings during a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu at the Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja. […]