Court okays Nigerian Govt to use masked witnesses to testify in charges against Nnamdi Kanu
The Federal High Court in Abuja has given the Nigerian government permission to let its witnesses testify behind a screen in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu is facing charges related to terrorism because of his role as a leader in the Biafra movement. The ruling was made on Tuesday, April 29, by Justice James […]
Court awards N100m damages against Abuja school over 9-year-old student’s death
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has ordered Louisville Girls Secondary School in Gwagwalada to pay N100 million in damages for failing to take proper care of a 9-year-old student who died. The court found the school guilty of negligence, which led to the tragic death of Kamzie Ikpeatusim. Kamzie’s father, Mr. Ifeanyi […]
2Baba and his Lawmaker fiancee, Natasha Osawaru, spotted at the Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja
Popular Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, made headlines today when he appeared at the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal in Abuja. He was seen alongside his fiancee, Natasha Osawaru, a lawmaker representing Egor Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly and the Deputy Majority Leader. The tribunal is set to deliver […]
Heavy gunfire in Abuja as Nigerian soldiers, Shi’ites clash during ‘free Palestinians’ protest
A protest in Abuja turned violent as members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, clashed with Nigerian soldiers. The demonstration was against what they described as “injustice against Palestinians by Israel” in Gaza. A viral video from Friday showed a large group of Shi’ite protesters marching at Bannex, Ademola Adetokunbo […]
Real estate has become leading form of money laundering in Nigeria – Patrick Doyle alleges
Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has raised concerns about the real estate industry in Nigeria. He believes it has become a major way for people to launder illegal money. In a recent interview on Echo Room with Quincy Jones, Doyle pointed out that many estates in Abuja and Lekki have fully built but unoccupied houses. […]
EFCC arrests 133 suspects in Abuja Ponzi Scheme Academy raid
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a Ponzi scheme training center in the Gwagwalada area of Abuja. The center, known as Q University or Q-Net, was recruiting young Nigerians and training them to bring more people into the scheme. The anti-graft agency arrested 133 people involved in the program on Monday, March […]
Gunmen kidnap Afenifere youth council president in Abuja
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, in Abuja. The council’s national secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying it happened on Monday, February 17. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for his release. “The Afenifere National Youths Council is deeply saddened […]
Man Slumps And Dies Inside His Bathroom In Abuja
A tragic incident occurred in New Kutunku, Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja, where a 43-year-old man, Danjuma Abraham, died after slipping in his bathroom. According to his relative, Ishaku Moses, the incident happened around 7:35 AM on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Danjuma was getting ready for church when he went to take a bath. Unfortunately, […]
15 arrested for internet fraud in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 people suspected of internet fraud in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The anti-corruption agency announced the arrest on Tuesday through its official X account. According to the EFCC, the suspects were apprehended at Amax Apartment in Guzape after investigators received reliable information linking them to […]
Diezani Alison-Madueke: Court grants ex-petroleum minister’s prayer challenging forfeiture order
Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Minister of Petroleum, has been granted permission by a Federal High Court in Abuja to amend her lawsuit. This lawsuit challenges the final forfeiture order of her assets, which was issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court’s decision came on Monday after Diezani’s lawyer, Godwin Inyinbor, filed […]