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Catholic bishop pleads not guilty to embezzlement and money laundering

Emmanuel Shaleta has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges during his arraignment at the El Cajon Courthouse. The bishop of St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral faces 17 charges, including eight counts of embezzlement and eight counts of money laundering. Prosecutors allege that the suspected financial misconduct began in 2024 and involved about $270,000 missing […]

Kidnappers of Ondo LCDA secretary demand ₦100m ransom

Gunmen who abducted Joseph Aladesuyi have reportedly demanded ₦100 million for his release. Aladesuyi, the secretary of Okeluju Local Council Development Area, was kidnapped on his poultry farm in the Kajola area near Akure on Monday. Family members said the kidnappers contacted them early Tuesday morning and made the demand during a brief phone call. […]

War: ‘Throw off yoke of tyranny’ – Israeli PM Netanyahu tells Iranians

Benjamin Netanyahu has called on citizens of Iran to push for political change in their nation. Speaking during a meeting with officials from Israel Ministry of Health, the Israeli leader said the future of Iran ultimately rests in the hands of its people. Netanyahu stated that Israel’s broader objective is to see Iranians free themselves […]

Worst thing that happened to Nigeria’ – VDM blasts Tinubu over soaring fuel prices

Popular social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has strongly criticized the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the continued rise in petrol prices across the country. His reaction followed reports that fuel prices have climbed above ₦1,000 per litre in several parts of Nigeria. In a viral reaction online, VeryDarkMan described […]

Nigeria won’t surrender to troublemakers – Tinubu vows

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will not surrender to people trying to create unrest and disrupt national peace. He made this statement during an Interfaith Iftar meeting with religious and traditional leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President emphasized that the government remains committed to protecting Nigeria’s unity and […]

Osun APC alleges Gov Adeleke plans to use LGs as collateral for N300bn loan

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of planning to obtain a ₦300 billion loan using the state’s 30 local government councils as collateral. The allegation was made in a statement by the party’s chairman, Tajudeen Lawal. According to the APC, the proposed loan would reportedly […]

US warns citizens of possible terror threats in Nigeria

The United States government has issued a security alert warning Americans in Nigeria of a potential terrorist threat targeting US facilities and affiliated schools. The advisory, released on March 9, urged citizens to remain alert and take precautionary measures. The US embassy in Abuja advised Americans to increase personal security awareness, avoid predictable routines, and […]