Being Broke Is a Mindset, Insists Wahab Okoya Wahab Okoya, son of Nigerian billionaire industrialist, Rasaq Okoya, has sparked online discussions after appearing on the Cruise TV YouTube show, “I’m a billionaire son, ask me anything,” where he was asked 20 questions by members of the public. During the interview, Wahab addressed […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned a former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsinma, Professor Armaya’u Hamisu Bichi, before the Katsina State High Court over an alleged ₦19.7 million bribery. Bichi was arraigned by the Kano Zonal Directorate of the EFCC alongside two others, Lawal Tukur Mani and Aliyu Lawal […]
Ex‑NEXIM Bank MD, Orya Jailed 490 Years for N2.4 Billion Fraud A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has handed down a landmark 490-year prison sentence to Robert Orya, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), following his conviction for fraud involving approximately N2.4 billion. Justice F.E. […]
NAF Reactivates Super Puma Helicopter to Boost Maritime, Counter-Insurgency Operations The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reactivated its Super Puma helicopter, signaling a boost to the country’s maritime security and counter-insurgency operations nationwide. The recommissioning ceremony took place at the 205 Rotary Wing in Ikeja, Lagos. Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the […]
Ignored Repeated Warnings Led to Kwara Massacre Survivors of the recent deadly attack in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have alleged that authorities ignored repeated warnings about the presence of armed terrorists in the area months before the massacre that left around 170 people dead. According to residents, local youths […]
By Mercy Omotosho A witness, Olomotane Egoro in the ongoing money laundering trial of former Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adozi Bello, has told a Federal High Court, Abuja that Bello’s name did not appear as a beneficiary or signatory in several bank accounts under scrutiny. The case under trial Justice Emeka Nwite, is marked […]
In a bid to reposition Jigawa State as Nigeria’s leading hub for forage production and agribusiness, Governor Umar Namadi is currently leading a high-level technical learning mission to the Republic of Argentina, as part of his administration’s agricultural transformation drive. The mission, undertaken in collaboration with El-Meena Farms Limited and international partners, including the […]
Social media commentator, Daniel Regha has criticised former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over statements made during a recent campaign outing for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing him of what he described as “loud hypocrisy” in his campaign rhetoric. In a detailed commentary shared online, Regha analysed Obi’s remarks in […]
The naira recorded a modest appreciation at the official foreign exchange market in mid-week trading, extending its gradual recovery amid improving sentiment around Nigeria’s macroeconomic outlook. Data published on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) official website showed that the local currency strengthened to N1,359 per dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market […]
Tensions are building within the political camp of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following reports that councillors believed to be loyal to him allegedly assaulted a local government council chairman in Rivers State, raising questions about cohesion within his political structure. The incident comes ahead of the 2027 general […]
