Alleged money laundering: Court orders temporary forfeiture of $378,000, exotic car to FG
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered a temporary forfeiture of 378,000 US dollars and a Mercedes Benz GLS 600 Maybach to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, made the order after Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), moved a motion ex-parte to […]
Ondo Cult Clash: Police arrest 19 suspects
Nineteen suspected cult members have been arrested following a deadly clash between rival cult groups in the ancient town of Owo, Ondo State. The death toll from the incident has reportedly risen from five to nine.
Obidigbo warns against political interference in Ohanaeze election
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Barely three days to the January 10, 2025, election of new executives for Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the umbrella socio-cultural organization of the Igbo, Elder statesman Dr. Chike Obidigbo has cautioned Southeast governors against politicizing the process. He stressed the need for transparency and integrity in selecting the next President General, warning […]
Zulum approves renaming of Borno State University to Kashim Ibrahim University
The Borno Executive Council has approved the renaming of Borno State University (BOSU) to Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, in honour of Sir Kashim Ibrahim, the first Governor of Northern Nigeria. The decision was taken during the first council meeting of 2025, chaired by Gov. Babagana Zulum in Maiduguri. Speaking to newsmen on the development, the […]
Ihiala massacre: IPOB not involved in violent crimes – Counsel, Ejiofor
By Chinonso Alozie Owerri – Following the viral video of the arrest of one of the suspected masterminders of the Ihiala massacre, in Anambra state, the Counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, on Tuesday advised the security agents not to be quick in tagging IPOB, with every crime as doing so […]
Top niche influencers you can count on for results in 2025
In the evolving world of digital marketing, finding influencers whose brand aligns with your goals and delivers measurable results has become crucial, and will be in 2025.
UK prison officer jailed over viral ‘intimate video’ with inmate
A former prison officer at HMP Wandsworth has been sentenced to 15 months in jail after being filmed engaging in sexual activity with an inmate.
I don’t see peace in Rivers in 2025 – Tony Okocha
Tony Okocha, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has said that the lingering political drama in the state may not be resolved this year.
APC disowns Odoh, Enugu Ex-speaker’s objection to SEDC appointments
By Dennis Agbo ENUGU – STAKEHOLDERS of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Igboetiti local government area of Enugu State have accused the former Speaker of the State Assembly, Hon. Eugene Odo of making baseless allegations against South East leadership of the party in a national television. The Party members said that apart from Odoh […]
Pope names nun Brambilla as first female head Vatican prefect
Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla to lead a Vatican department, naming the first woman head of the office that oversees the world’s Catholic religious orders and congregations.
Troops neutralize suspected killers of 4 soldiers in Rivers
The Nigerian Army has announced that its troops have shot dead two suspects accused of killing four soldiers on protection duty in Rivers. Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, spokesman of the Nigerian Army 6 Division in Port Harcourt, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He revealed that the unidentified gang members were neutralised by troops of […]
