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Two Nigerian men, Akinade Raheem and Abayomi Eletu, are facing 50 years in prison each for an alleged multiple tax fraud scheme involving stolen identities to steal more than $100m from the Internal Revenue Service in the United States. Department of Justice (DoJ) in a statement on Wednesday, said Raheem and Eletu allegedly conspired with […]
Continue ReadingCentral Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has outlined 10 key changes to Bank Verification Number (BVN) rules, which will take effect from May 1, as part of efforts to curb fraud and tighten digital banking processes. The updated guidelines will affect how customers log in, switch devices, and manage their banking details. How customers access mobile […]
Continue ReadingNigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed attempts to frame the extradition of murder and drug trafficking suspect Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom as a tribal matter. It said the case is strictly one of justice and criminal accountability. The Force’s New Media Officer (FPRO), Aliyu Giwa, made the clarification on Friday in a […]
Continue ReadingPresidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Wednesday held a breakfast meeting with diplomats from several foreign missions in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting brought together representatives from key international partners, including the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, as well as envoys from the European Union, Germany, Canada, […]
Continue ReadingPopular Ibadan-based female TikToker known as AntyAbake also sometimes referred to in posts as Omoidunu Abake Orin has reportedly passed away after collapsing during a livestream on her social media platform. According to reports, the tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, leaving her followers shocked and devastated as the event unfolded in real time. Her death […]
Continue ReadingSupreme Court of Nigeria (SCN) has adjourned to April 22, 2026 for the hearing of appeals arising from the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party. The appeals were filed by a faction of the party led by former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Turaki SAN, challenging earlier judgments of the Court of Appeal delivered […]
Continue ReadingUnited Kingdom-based Nigerian man, Anthony Sobogun, has been sentenced to 28 years’ imprisonment after he was found guilty of 17 counts of sexual abuse relating to two children in a traumatic situation that lasted over 15 years. The Metropolitan Police announced in a statement that the verdict was handed down to Mr. Sobogun during his […]
Continue ReadingIn Kaduna, the Federal High Court granted former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai bail in the sum of N200 million in an ICPC case, with two sureties in like sum, but ordered that he remain in ICPC custody until the conditions are met. He must, however, remain in ICPC custody until strict conditions — including […]
Continue ReadingSupreme Court of Nigeria (SCN) has fixed April 22 for the hearing of an appeal arising from the leadership crisis created by Nafiu Bala Gombe in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The appeal was filed by the party’s National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark, who is challenging earlier court decisions concerning the dispute […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement signed by its spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Amupitan, over allegations of partisanship. The party said the emergence of a 2023 pro-Bola Ahmed Tinubu social media post allegedly linked to the INEC […]
Continue ReadingDespite the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Chairman, Joash Amupitan’s denial of previous ties with President Bola Tinubu, fresh evidence shows his Yahoo mail and phone number are linked to the same X account that declared “victory is sure” for the All Progressives Congress in March 2023. On Friday, Mr Amupitan through his spokesperson, Adedayo Oketola, […]
Continue ReadingA member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano State, has died at the age of 66 after a prolonged illness. His death, which reportedly occurred on Friday evening was confirmed by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi. Rotimi described the late lawmaker’s passing as a significant loss to […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to sanction judges who entertain and adjudicate intra-party disputes. The body also petitioned the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) against lawyers who help politicians file such litigations, in contravention of the 2026 Electoral law. Afam Osigwe, the NBA president, disclosed this in a […]
Continue ReadingUnited States Department of State (USDoS) has directed non-essential staff and family members to depart the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security conditions across Nigeria. In a travel advisory issued Wednesday, the department urged Americans to reconsider travel to Nigeria beginning April 8, 2026, due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest, and limited healthcare […]
Continue ReadingFresh facts have emerged on the circumstances surrounding the death of Brigadier-General O.O. Braimoh, who was killed during a deadly attack by terrorists on a military base in Borno State. According to SaharaReporters, military sources on Thursday allegedly said that the late commander attempted to escape the attack scene but was unable to do so […]
Continue ReadingLeaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) joined a large demonstration in Abuja on Wednesday, protesting decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that they said undermined democracy and the party’s internal leadership. The protest, tagged #OccupyINEC, the protesters, who included former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso and […]
Continue ReadingFounder and Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Sunday, disclosed that the church has fully settled the N4bn loan it owed Wema Bank Plc for the construction of its Citadel edifice. He made the announcement during a Thanksgiving service held in Lagos to commemorate the church’s 37th anniversary. […]
Continue ReadingVeteran Nigerian television comedy shows actor, Davis Ofor, popularly known as Clarus in the 1980s sitcom, New Masquerade, has passed away. The news of his death was announced on Tuesday by a fellow actor, Tony Akposheri, in an Instagram post. Akposheri expressed shock and sadness over the death of the actor, recalling their recent interactions. […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement issued on Monday, African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that its derecognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is part of a broader effort to prevent the party from participating in the 2027 general election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the commission’s recent actions — including its refusal […]
Continue ReadingNot up to 24 hours after President Tinubu stood at the Jos Plateau State airport on April 2, 2026, and promised the grieving Nigerian citizens, “I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself again,” another brutal attack occurred in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South LGA, resulting in the deaths of several innocent citizens. From […]
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