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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested a former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, over alleged N27bn fraud. It was learnt that Ishaku, who left the as governor of…

Joe Igbokwe, a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), has alleged that those who will rescue Nigeria have not been born. Igbokwe, one of those who campaigned actively…

Mr Omoyele Sowore is one of the leaders of the planned Oct 1 protest against hardship in the country. The former presidential candidate and activist, in this interview with Weekend Trust, insists on the action, saying…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that the first section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is set to be completed by May 29, 2025, after which it will be tolled for 5 to 10 years to recover construction…

English actor, Idris Elba, is set to portray Okonkwo, the protagonist in Chinua Achebe’s classic novel, Things Fall Apart, in a new TV series adaptation by American entertainment company, A24. Elba, who will also…

Police authorities in Lagos have summoned three officers for allegedly extorting N1m from corps members. Footage of the encounter…

Social critic, Martins Otse aka Very Dark Man , has reacted to the post shared by Folake Falana, daughter of revered lawyer, Femi…

Despite the clamour by state governments to allow state pilgrims’ and welfare board to provide food that Nigerians, who participate in hajj, authorities in Saudi have introduced a new policy that will see Saudi Arabia…

Embattled crossdresser Bobrisky has made a stunning comeback to social media, just hours after sparking concerns with suicidal thoughts. The drama unfolded after online critic VeryDarkMan leaked an alleged…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno over the shocking passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. The President’s message by his Special Adviser on…

…says passports stocks hit 80,000 Nigerians in diaspora would henceforth enjoy seamless acquisition of passports, especially those in…

Bristol Issac Tamunobifiri, popularly known by his X name PIDOM Nigeria, has been granted bail. PIDOM was arraigned on Friday, September 27, on a nine-count charge filed against him by the Inspector-General of Police at…

Oscar-winning British actor Maggie Smith, a star of stage and screen for more than seven decades, died in hospital in London on Friday, her sons announced. “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of…

Former Abia State governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has spoken about the economy and reacted to rumour of his death. In an interactive session with journalists, Kalu spoke about the recent Edo State election,…

Naomi Campbell, the British supermodel, has been banned from being a charity trustee in England and Wales for five years. In a statement by the UK Charity Commission, Fashion for Relief, Campbell’s charity, was said to…

Folakemi Falana, daughter of human rights lawyer Femi Falana, has fired back at accusations of bribery and corruption involving her father, her brother, Falz, and Nigerian socialite Bobrisky. In a statement on her…

The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has disclosed that a total of N3.5 billion has been disbursed to beneficiaries through financial institutions participating in its consumer credit scheme. The…

Two bandit kingpins, Sani Black and Kachalla Makore, have been confirmed killed in Zamfara. The two bandits were said to be responsible for attacks in Dansadau districts and environs as well as other parts of the…

The Kwara State government has dismissed as “laughable and self-flattering” the recent comments made by former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, regarding the outcome of the Local Government elections held last…

Vladimir Putin has said Russia would consider an attack from a nonnuclear state that was backed by a nuclear-armed one to be a “joint attack”, in what could be construed as a threat to use nuclear weapons in the war in…

THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had barely finished announcing the result of last Saturday’s Edo governorship poll when I got a call to eat the humble pie. Senator Adams Oshiomhole, the man I called…

Women from various local government areas in the Niger Delta region have gathered in Warri to express their disapproval of the planned October 1 protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The…

The Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, has linked the increased allowances for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and their improved welfare as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed…

The former Vice President and People’s Democratic Party 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential ambition has run into political rough weather as his home state dumped him for Umar…