Jimmy Bowo Mwaku rises to global fame through viral street interviews
By Okoye Chioma Digital content creator Jimmy Bowo Mwaku, popularly known as Jimmy’s Officiel01, is gaining international recognition for his street-interview content, building a large online audience by engaging everyday people in conversations about social and cultural issues. Based in France, Mwaku has become a familiar face on social media platforms where he conducts spontaneous […]
Expert urges stronger funding, AI forensics for EFCC to tackle ‘AI-Yahoo’ fraud
By Dayo Johnson Akure A financial crimes expert, lawyer and accountant, Joshua Olugbenga Fatogun, has called for increased funding, specialised training, technological capacity and stronger legislative backing for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other anti-corruption agencies to tackle what he described as “AI-Yahoo” fraud in Nigeria. Speaking in an exclusive interview, the […]
Uche Montana sets sights higher after AMVCA Trailblazer 2026 win
AMVCA 2026 Trailblazer winner Uche Montana says the award is not her finish line. The actress declared the milestone is fuel to push boundaries and tell bigger stories.
Nelly Mbonu’s double celebration
Birthday celebrations are no longer just about parties and cake. Celebrities are shifting the script, using their special day to launch projects that reflect who they’ve become.
Insecurity: Oba of Benin summons native doctors, priests, others
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an urgent meeting over the worsening security crisis in Edo and Nigeria.
Military pensioners under siege as fraudsters hunt for BVNs, ATM details
Military pensioners across the country are facing a growing threat from fraudsters seeking to steal their personal and banking information
USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation.
Osun APC calls on EFCC to freeze accounts over alleged ₦13.7bn payroll fraud
The Diaspora Committee of the Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze accounts allegedly linked to a reported ₦13.7 billion “ghost workers” salary scheme in the state.
Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Borno, inflict heavy losses
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have repelled an attempted invasion by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers during a failed assault in Borno State. A security source confirmed on Friday that the incident occurred in the early hours of June 19, 2026, […]
PCN seals 724 facilities in Kwara, warns against unlicensed medicine outlets
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 724 pharmaceutical and patent medicine facilities in Kwara State during a statewide enforcement exercise, while warning members of the public against patronising unlicensed medicine outlets. The Registrar of the Council, Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, gave the warning in Ilorin during a press briefing […]
IGP replaces Placid, appoints CSP Iniedu as new police spokesman
By Kingsley Omonobi & Efe Onodjae The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. Iniedu takes over from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid, who has been […]
Kwara police arrest eight suspected cultists, recover weapons
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested eight suspected cultists and recovered firearms and other weapons during coordinated operations across Ilorin metropolis.
Enugu North by-election: APC confident of victory — Ben Nwoye
By Alumona Ukwueze NSUKKA — The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ben Nwoye, says the party is fully prepared to win the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. Nwoye, a former APC Chairman in Enugu State, expressed optimism on Friday while speaking with journalists […]
Spain’s Yamal says ‘too soon’ to play full match at World Cup
“It’s very early, it’s unnecessary,” the 18-year-old told Spanish public broadcaster RTVE about his readiness to play an entire game.
Lawyers begin indefinite protest over virtual court hearings in Enugu North
Say Remote Proceedings Have Affected Justice Delivery NSUKKA — Lawyers in Enugu North Senatorial District of Enugu State have commenced an indefinite protest over the continued use of virtual hearings in High Courts across the district, saying the practice is affecting the administration of justice. The affected judicial divisions include Nsukka, Obollo-Afor, Enugu-Ezike, Ogbede and […]
FG orders security reinforcement at NIPSS, other institutions after attack
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Federal Government has directed an immediate review and strengthening of security architecture around the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, and other critical national institutions following a recent gunmen attack on the facility. Vice President Kashim Shettima gave the directive on Friday during a visit to […]
