In a major revelation underscoring the renewed vigour of Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that no fewer than 18 serving state governors are currently under investigation by the agency. Olukoyede made the announcement during an anti-corruption and public awareness event held in […]
The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has announced its intention to take legal action against the Ogun State Government and the family of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, over what it described as the “unlawful and culturally offensive” burial of the monarch. According to the group, the burial, […]
In a developing twist ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, global football governing body, FIFA is reportedly considering moving some scheduled matches from the United States to Canada due to rising concerns over U.S. immigration policies and their potential impact on access and inclusivity during the tournament. The World Cup, which is set […]
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned Nigerians, that the act of spraying naira notes at social events should not be mistaken for a cultural practice but is in fact a punishable criminal offense under Nigerian law. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement in Ikoyi, Lagos, Olukoyede emphasized […]
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) of the Southwest region has officially disassociated itself from the coalition of opposition parties, expressing its intention to formulate a strategy aimed at displacing the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. This announcement was made during the SDP’s Southwest stakeholders’ meeting, which convened on Saturday […]
The Kaduna State chapter of the Obidient Movement has called off its planned events to mark former presidential candidate Peter Obi’s 64th birthday. The decision follows intense scrutiny from security agencies, including the police and Department of State Services, which expressed concerns about potential disruptions to law and order. According to reports, security […]
The management of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Ayingba, has confirmed the death of one of its lecturers, Mr. Olabode Ibikunle, who reportedly passed away while in the company of a colleague, Miss Glory Ojochegbe. While expressing deep sorrow over the incident, the university’s management has urged the public and the media to refrain from […]
The Nigerian stock market witnessed a significant surge in activity this week, with investors trading a substantial volume of shares. According to data from the Nigerian Exchange, the total value of transactions rose by 78.48% compared to the previous week. The market’s impressive performance was driven by strong trading activity in the Financial […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE The latest outburst from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) regarding former President Buhari’s state burial is nothing but an opportunistic exercise in manufactured outrage — a laughable tantrum by a poorly amalgamated political contraption desperately clutching at straws for relevance it will never attain. This is not the first time the ADC […]