A prosecution witness in the trial of nine individuals charged over the June 13, 2025 attack on Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State has told the court that more than 200 armed men wielding AK-47 rifles carried out the assault, which reportedly claimed over 200 lives and destroyed properties worth millions of […]
By Momodu Favour Governor Alex Otti on Wednesday delivered what many described as a defining moment in the economic rebirth of Aba, as he officially flagged off the long-abandoned Enyimba Hotels project—54 years after it was first conceived. The ceremony, held at the project site in Aba, Abia State, marked a significant milestone in the […]
PRESS STATEMENT The Convener of BAT Ideological Group, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, extends warm birthday wishes to Madam Gloria Luka. An ever active Iron Lady whose dedication and commitment continue to stand out, we pray for greater heights for her while she lives peacefully in good health. Madam Gloria Luka has been serving the group as […]
By Momodu Favour Turkish champions Galatasaray booked their place in the UEFA Champions League last 16 after edging past Juventus 7-5 on aggregate in a dramatic encounter that went to extra time on Wednesday night. Despite carrying a commanding three-goal aggregate advantage into the second leg in Turin, Galatasaray were pushed to the brink […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned indefinitely the trial of Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, who is facing allegations of terrorism financing and money laundering. Justice Mohammed Umar announced the adjournment after informing the parties that the prosecution team, led by M.O. Adebayo, had formally written to the Chief Judge […]
A United States District Court has sentenced former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation official, Paulinus Okoronkwo, to 87 months in prison for his role in a $2.1 million bribery scheme linked to oil drilling rights in Nigeria. US authorities disclosed in a statement on Monday that the court also ordered Okoronkwo to pay $923,824 in restitution […]
Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu of a Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako, Kuje, Abuja, on Wednesday admitted additional documents tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the ongoing trial of former National Health Insurance Scheme boss, Professor Usman Yusuf. The documents were presented by the second prosecution witness, James Balami, Director of Procurement […]
