Again, Ex-Gov Sule Lamido’s arraignment on alleged N1.3bn fraud aborted
The arraignment of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido over an alleged N1.3 billion fraud case has been delayed once again. The case, which was scheduled to proceed in court, could not continue due to certain procedural issues. The matter involves allegations of financial mismanagement during his time in office. Court officials are expected to […]
‘They focus only on Davido’ – Dremo on why he left DMW
Rapper Dremo has explained why he left Davido Music Worldwide, saying the label focused mainly on its CEO Davido. He said this focus made it hard for other artists on the label to grow and gain visibility. Dremo added that there were few collaborations among label mates, which limited their collective success. According to him, […]
Police arrest suspect in Edo over $550,000 fraud targeting US victim
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect over an alleged $550,000 fraud targeting a victim in the United States. The suspect, identified as Emwanta Eghosa Smith, was tracked and arrested in Benin City, Edo State by INTERPOL operatives. Authorities said the fraud involved identity theft and the use of online platforms, including cryptocurrency, to […]
Haaland, Osimhen lead list of most valuable players yet to play at World Cup
Erling Haaland and Victor Osimhen are among the most valuable players who have not yet featured at the FIFA World Cup. According to Transfermarkt, Haaland currently holds a market value of €200 million, the highest on the list. Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, has a market value of €120 million. Other top players on the […]
2026 World Cup: ‘My blood is finished’ – Gattuso reacts as Italy fails to qualify for tournament
Italy’s head coach Gennaro Gattuso has reacted after his team failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a tense playoff decided by penalties after extra time. Despite a strong performance and early lead, Italy could not hold on and missed key chances during the shootout. […]
Declare your assets – Otti tells Abia public office holders
The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed all public office holders in the state to declare their assets without delay. He said compliance with asset declaration is a basic requirement for anyone in public office in Nigeria. Governor Otti emphasized that both he and his deputy declared their assets before assuming office. He made […]
US deploys more assets as Iran declares readiness for invasion
The United States has increased its military presence by deploying more assets closer to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. The move includes sending an additional aircraft carrier, joining other U.S. naval forces already in the region. Pentagon also deployed advanced surveillance and electronic warfare aircraft to support operations. At the same time, […]
Terrorists killed by troops in North-East underreported – Defense Minister, Musa
The Ministry of Defence has reported that troops have recorded major successes against terrorists in the North-East. Christopher Musa said about 80 terrorists were killed during recent operations under Operation Hadin Kai. He noted that the operations took place in areas like Malum Fatori, Damasak, and Magumeri. The minister praised the troops for working under […]
Over 840,000 foreigners have overstayed in Nigeria, their Visa expired — Interior Minister
The Nigeria Ministry of Interior has raised concern over a large number of foreigners staying in the country beyond their visa validity. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said about 848,000 foreign nationals are currently in Nigeria without valid visas. He explained that the figures came from a new immigration monitoring system designed to track movements more accurately. The […]
Rabiu, Elumelu align on Capital, Scale, Industrial Expansion as BUA Foods posts N1.77 Trillion revenue, N28 dividend
The Founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, met with Tony Elumelu of United Bank for Africa to discuss stronger collaboration for economic growth. The meeting focused on expanding funding for manufacturing, boosting local production, and supporting industrial development across Nigeria. Both leaders highlighted the importance of long-term partnerships between finance and industry in driving […]