Court overturns cybercrime charge against Julius Oluwafunmisho Okedele; asks EFCC to tender public apology
A High Court in Warri has ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) must publicly apologize to Mr. Julius Oluwafunmisho Okedele for wrongly including his name in a financial fraud case. The case, filed under charge number FHC/WR/110C/2019 on December 2, 2019, involved cybercrime allegations against Akegor Godbless Omamuyovwi and two others. The […]
I’m back to office as Lagos Assembly Speaker- Obasa declares
Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has announced his return to office. On February 27, he stated that he is back as Speaker after being impeached on January 13. “I’ve resumed and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa said after storming the Assembly complex on Thursday morning […]
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi slams Jamie Carragher over his ‘disrespectful’ comments about Africa Cup of Nations
Former Super Eagles and Chelsea captain, John Obi Mikel, has criticized football pundit Jamie Carragher for his remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mikel was upset after Carragher suggested that AFCON is not a major tournament while discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or. Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s 2-0 […]
FCT police rescue kidnapped PDP organizing secretary and one other in Nasarawa
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully rescued Hon. Shekolo Samuel, a PDP organizing secretary, who was kidnapped in Abuja. Another victim, Nsiyan Chalse Eyang, was also freed after being abducted in a separate incident. Hon. Shekolo Samuel, a former legislative aide to Senator Philips Tanimu Aduda, was kidnapped on February 25, 2025, […]
Troops’ welfare our priority — Chief of Army staff says as he announces cash allowance increment to N3000
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance (RCA) for Nigerian soldiers. The allowance will rise from N1,500 to N3,000 per month, starting at the end of March. Lt. Gen. Oluyede made this announcement while addressing officers and soldiers of the 81 Division of […]
We’re going to review electricity tariff for Band B and C customers – FG
The Federal Government has announced plans to increase electricity tariffs for customers in Band B and C. This means that customers outside Band A may soon pay higher rates for power. The government aims to bring these tariffs closer to the N206 per kilowatt (kW) paid by Band A customers. During a public event in […]
Impeached Speaker Obasa storms Lagos Assembly with police escorts, takes over Meranda’s pffice
There was drama at the Lagos State House of Assembly today, February 27, as impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa arrived at the complex with a team of heavily armed police officers. This happened shortly after the security details of his successor, Meranda Mojisola, were withdrawn. Obasa, who was removed from office last month, walked straight into […]
Ex-Denver Broncos LB Aaron Patrick settles lawsuit with NFL
Former Denver Broncos linebacker Aaron Patrick has reached a settlement with the NFL over a lawsuit he filed after suffering a serious knee injury during a 2022 game. Patrick tore his ACL during overtime in a “Monday Night Football” game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. His injury happened when he stepped on […]
His absence was a personal choice – APC reacts to El-Rufai not being present for NEC meeting
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to the absence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. On Wednesday, February 26, APC leaders gathered at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja for their first NEC meeting since August 2023. The NEC is the highest decision-making group within the […]
Desperate for relevance” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer slams Kemi Badenoch
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly criticized Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, accusing her of seeking attention. During a parliamentary session on Wednesday, February 26, Badenoch claimed that Starmer followed her advice on cutting the aid budget. She also questioned the government’s defence spending figures, pointing out a contradiction between the prime minister and the […]