Just In: Appeal Court Nullifies Emefiele’s Asset Forfeiture
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned the final forfeiture order issued on the assets of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. In a split decision of two-to-one, delivered on April 9, 2025, and detailed in a certified true copy (CTC) obtained and reported […]
753 Duplexes: Emefiele Pleads Not Guilty As Court Grants Ex-CBN Governor Bail
The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, on Monday pleaded not guilty to alleged unlawful possession of an Abuja property containing 753 duplexes. Emefiele pleaded not guilty to the eight-count charge which included fraud and forgery, filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Prosecution Counsel, […]
Meta unveils WhatsApp monetization features, set for global rollout
Meta has announced major changes to WhatsApp’s Updates tab, introducing three new features aimed at helping creators, organizations, and businesses grow their presence and monetize content. Meta, in a statement released on Monday, revealed that the Updates tab, which houses both Status and Channels, will now support Channel Subscriptions for exclusive updates, Promoted Channels for […]
APC Meeting Ends in Chaos as Ganduje, North-East Chairman endorse Tinubu without Shettima
There was chaos at the meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the North- East, on Sunday, after Comrade Mustapha Salihu, National Vice Chairman of the ruling party in the North-East, failed to mention the name of Vice-President Kashim Shettima while endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The meeting, which was […]
Dangote Refinery Deploys 4,000 CNG Powered Tankers To Begin Nationwide Petrol, Diesel Distribution
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the commencement of nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel starting August 15, 2025. In a statement released on Sunday, the refinery revealed that the scheme targeted marketers, petrol station operators, manufacturers, telecom firms, aviation companies, and other large-scale users across the country. As part of its […]
List of Iranian commanders killed in Israel’s attack
Israel struck dozens of targets, including nuclear facilities, military sites and private residences, across Iran on Friday, killing a number of senior military commanders in what it called “Operation Rising Lion”. The Israeli attacks also targeted a number of other influential figures linked to Iran’s nuclear programmes, including six nuclear scientists, IRGC-affiliated news agency Tasnim […]
Osun Lawmaker, Irekandu Distributes Free NECO Forms To 45 Students In Obokun
Osun lawmaker, Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi popularly known as Irekandu has distributed free National Examinations Council (NECO) forms to forty-five (45) students in Obokun State Constituency. This was contained in a press statement issued on Tuesday and made available to newsmen. Recall that Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi had earlier given scholarships to more than 100 out of […]
Checkmate To Excellence: Chess Federation Visits UNILESA
The Vice Chancellor, University of Ilesa, Osun State, Prof. Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu, Ph.D., FCA, has emphasised the importance of collaboration between the University and sports enthusiasts, sports Federations and corporate organisations to revamp the moribund University’s sports centre and facilities, noting that this would enable the institution to make proper use of it’s sports infrastructure […]
Kwara Hotels fence collapses, kills two, injures one
Two construction workers reportedly died while another person was seriously injured on Tuesday when a section of the old fence of Kwara Hotels collapsed. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday afternoon during active construction work at the Hotel’s site, located in the GRA area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The facility, once a symbol […]
VIDEO: Fuel tanker catches fire on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
Tension gripped commuters and residents on Wednesday after a petrol-laden tanker overturned and burst into flames along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, directly opposite the NASFAT prayer ground. Eyewitnesses said the tanker, which was in motion before losing balance, tipped over and ignited moments later, unleashing a fierce blaze and plumes of black smoke that filled the […]