Suspended Catholic priest battled loneliness before marriage, says Sister
The suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe of the Catholic Church of Warri Diocese dumped his celibacy vows and renounced his priestly calling to marry his in Dallas, United States of America, it was…
EFCC To Auction Over 850 Cars Seized In Corruption, Money Laundering, Other Cases Across Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to auction off over 850 cars forfeited to the Nigerian…
Rivers LGA chair appoints 100 aides — weeks after hiring 130 special assistants
Chijioke Ihunwo, chairman of Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers state, has appointed additional 100 special assistants. Ihunwo announced the…
Trump Set For Return To Power, Promises 100 Executive Orders In ‘Hours’
Donald Trump will be sworn in for a historic second term as US president Monday, promising a new “golden age” for America as the world braces for a return of his unpredictable leadership. Freezing weather has…
JUST IN: Drama As Otudeko’s Counsel Protests Alleged ₦12.3 Billion Fraud Case In Court
There was a mild drama at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday after the legal counsel for the Chairman of the Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko,…
Our Biggest Problem With FX Is Not Liquidity – Oyedele
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said illicit demands constitute the biggest pressure on the foreign exchange market. He disclosed this at The Platform…
Wike makes U-turn on state police creation, says governors would abuse powers
Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says Nigeria does not have the institutional capacity…
REWIND: In 2023, EFCC banned officials from conducting sting operations at night
In November 2023, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) barred its personnel from conducting sting operations at night. In a…
Police rescue 14 abducted children, arrest three in Ondo trafficking operation
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended three suspects allegedly involved in a child trafficking syndicate following a sting operation. The suspects: Lukman Isiaka, 43; Abosede Olanipekun, 23; and Sabira…
Sexual Harassment Allegation: Victim Demands Prosecution Of Indonesia Ambassador
A former staff member of the Embassy of Indonesia in Abuja, Nigeria, (name withheld) has petitioned authorities and the Embassy of Indonesia over serious allegations of sexual harassment and unlawful retaliation…
Wike Denies Health Rumours, Says God Blesses Him With Good Health
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed recent rumours about his health, insisting that he is in good condition and fully capable of carrying out his official responsibilities.…
2025 Hajj: NAHCON announces fare
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has announced the fares for the 2025 Hajj. The Executive…
Arik Air shareholders tackle AMCON over N455bn debt claim
The shareholders of Arik Air, an indigenous airline currently under the control of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, have debunked claims that the debt accruable to the airline’s owner, Johnson Arumem-Ikhide,…
Tariff Hike: Telcom Subscribers Reject Minister’s 60% Proposal
The Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria has rejected the proposed telecom tariff hike of…
Hardship: 70 Million Nigerians To Get ₦75,000 Each – FG
The federal government has concluded arrangements to distribute N75,000 in cash to 70 million Nigerians in a bid to cushion…
Rivers Crisis: Why I can’t make peace with Fubara – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ruled out any possibility of reconciling with Rivers State Governor,…
Court Strikes Out Suit Seeking To Extend Ex-Rivers LG Chairmen’s Tenures
The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has struck out a suit filed by Chidi Lloyd and 20 other former Rivers council chairmen which sought to extend their tenure after it elapsed on June 16th 2024. The…
‘We Are Worst Team In History Of Man Utd’, — Amorim
Ruben Amorim made the astonishing admission that his Manchester United flops are the worst team in the club’s history after Sunday’s dismal 3-1 defeat against Brighton. United crumbled to a sixth loss in 11…
Man stabs brother-in-law to death in Imo during family dispute
One Uchenna Okpara, 40 years old, has been arrested by the operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his brother-in-law, Uchenna Unakalamba, to death following a family…
Posers over checks, balances as FG enforces council autonomy, funding
• Expert tasks FG on financial guidelines, accountability• EFCC, ICPC, CSOs, others may grapple with widened dragnets• Lack of capacity, trained staff threaten fiscal undertakings• Ex-ALGON president, others,…
Bisi Onasanya denies involvement in ‘N12bn loan fraud’ at First Bank
Bisi Onasanya, former group managing director (MD) of First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Limited, has denied involvement in the…
Dangote Refinery Blames Petrol Price Hike On Rising Global Crude Oil Prices, Vows N970/Litre Retail…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said that the recent increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, is…
EFCC Condemns Online Support For Medical Doctor Who Killed Operative In Anambra, Insists Shooter…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of one of its officers, Assistant Superintendent Aminu Sahabi Salisu (ASE II), who was fatally attacked while on duty…
Trump wants 50% U.S. ownership of TikTok
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday told his supporters that he wants Chinese-owned short-form video app TikTok to be at least 50 per cent owned by U.S. investors. On the eve of his swearing-in, Trump told a…