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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the commission conducted a six-month investigation into the financial activities of cleric Jerry Eze over suspected money laundering before clearing him of any wrongdoing. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday during the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned the Accountant-General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, alongside alleged Bureau de Change operator Aliyu Abubakar over accusations involving ₦1.63 billion in alleged money laundering. The defendants were brought before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on an amended five-count charge bordering […]
The Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders has endorsed Lebechi Mbam of the All Progressives Congress as its preferred candidate for the Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 National Assembly elections. The group announced its position in a statement issued on Tuesday by its President-General, Goodluck Ibem, following what it described as an assessment of […]
The Nigeria Police Force in Bayelsa State has paraded 26 suspects arrested for a range of offences including armed robbery, cultism, vandalism, fraud and illegal possession of firearms. The Commissioner of Police, Iyamah Edebor, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Yenagoa. He said the arrests were carried out in line with […]
Interest in learning languages, music and creative skills is rising among Nigerians, alongside increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for education, according to new data released by Google. The data, covering March 2026 and released last Friday, shows a sharp growth in searches related to language acquisition, creative arts and music, reflecting a broader […]
Cadbury Nigeria Plc has announced the resignation of board member Ibukun Awosika from its board of directors. The company disclosed this in a notice issued to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and investors on Wednesday, stating that the resignation will take effect from May 1, 2026. The announcement was signed by the company secretary, Afolasade Olowe. […]
A major Russian oil refinery on the Black Sea has been hit for the third time this month by Ukrainian drones, causing a “massive fire” and forcing the evacuation of people living nearby, local officials have said. Earlier strikes in the past two weeks at the Tuapse refinery caused a big oil spill […]
Governor Alex Otti has urged the newly inaugurated National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party to prioritise reconciliation among aggrieved members to strengthen the party ahead of future elections. Mr Otti made the call on Tuesday in Umuahia during the inauguration of the NWC led by Nenadi Usman. He appealed to dissatisfied members to […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene to protect Nigerian students in South Africa following renewed xenophobic tensions. In a statement issued Wednesday by its Vice President for External Affairs, Aneke Kenechukwu, the student body expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of hostility […]
Justice M.O. Olajuwon of the Federal High Court sitting in Lafia has convicted and sentenced Yakubu Yahaya to life imprisonment for offences related to illegal mining. Yahaya was sentenced on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, after being found guilty on a two-count amended charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through […]
