NJC suspends three judges, voids Uzodimma’s CJ appointment

Nigeria’s National Judicial Council (NJC) under the Chairmanship of the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, GCON, at its 108th Meeting, suspended three serving Judicial Officers without pay for one (1) year for various acts of judicial misconduct. It empanelled nine (9) Committees to investigate pending complaints against 27 Judicial Officers for […]

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I don’t owe you evidence ―Natasha damns Akpabio’s lawyer in new letter

Suspended Nigerian Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has again opened up, this time, reaffirming her commitment to pursue her sexual harassment lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, insisting that the matter must be resolved by the court. In a strongly worded letter dated April 30, 2025, addressed to Akpabio’s legal counsel, […]

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No politician above the law, all corrupt leaders will answer ―EFCC chair speaks on political defections

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed the commission’s unwavering commitment to impartiality in the fight against corruption, stressing that all politicians, regardless of party affiliation, will be held accountable for financial crimes. Addressing issues as a guest on Channels Television, Olukoyede underscored that the EFCC operates strictly within its […]

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Court sends singer Portable to three months imprisonment for assault

An Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting in Ifo Local Government Area, on Tuesday, sentenced controversial hip-hop artiste Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to three months’ imprisonment for assault, with an option of a N30,000 fine. Portable was earlier arraigned before the Magistrate Court in April 2023 on a three-count charge bordering on assault and […]

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EFCC arrests socialite, E-Money for currency notes abuse

Officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo alias E-Money, for allegedly abusing currency notes. Sources within the EFCC on Tuesday said E-Money was arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos, for allegedly spraying United States dollars (US$), an act […]

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EFCC allegedly arrests wanted socialite Achimugu

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday allegedly arrested businesswoman Aisha Achimugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. It was gathered that Achimugu was arrested around 5:00am shortly after her return from London. Achimugu had been declared wanted in March by the EFCC over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. […]

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Trump and Zelenskyy pictured in a mini-meeting at Pope Francis’ funeral (Video)

United States President, Donald Trump and Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a brief moment together during the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome. The two leaders were pictured at the St. Peter’s Basilica speaking “one-on-one” about possible peace overtures in the Russia-Ukraine war. “It was a good meeting. We discussed a lot one-on-one,” Zelenskyy said […]

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King Sunny Ade’s daughter raises alarm over her dad’s whereabouts

Some of the children of the legendary juju musician, and songwriter, Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA), are presently quarrelling over his well-being and whereabouts. Damilola Adeniyi, a daughter of the master guitarist and singer, took to social media to accuse her step-brother, Dayo, of holding their father hostage, and also […]

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Gospel singer Osinachi’s husband sentenced to death

High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Wude Zone 2, Abuja and presided over by Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme, on Monday sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi, to death by hanging having found him guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of the deceased on April 8, 2022. Nwachukwu […]

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Senator Natasha ‘apologises’ to Akpabio over sexual harassment allegation

The suspended Nigerian Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has on Sunday, taken a satirical swipe at Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, posting a mock apology over allegations of sexual harassment which she first raised earlier this year. In the letter shared on her official Facebook page late Sunday, Natasha, adopting a tone heavy with sarcasm, […]

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Nigerian singer, Portable buys himself a brand new whip, Ford F150 truck (Video and photos)

Restless and controversial Nigerian singer, and songwriter, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has treated himself to a new whip, a FORD F150 truck. Taking to Instagram to show off the truck, the singer disclosed in one of the videos, that he added some money to the N20 million Burna Boy gave him for defeating Speed […]

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Nigeria’s INEC intends to legalise voting without PVC

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed willingness to allow eligible Nigerians without Permanent Voter Cards to vote in the 2027 general elections, but insists that such a move must be backed by legislative amendments. According to Punch, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said on Wednesday that the commission […]

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30-year-old Nigerian woman killed by kidnappers, burial arrangement announced

Announcement of burial arrangement for a 30-year-old Nigerian woman, Maryann Oluchukwu Onwuchekwa, who was killed by kidnappers, has been made by her family. According to social media post, Maryann was reportedly abducted alongside her sick father and a sister-in-law. Maryann’s father was later left behind due to his health, while the sister-in-law was released after […]

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Over N10m raised in 4 days to relocate under-age boy who stood in front of Peter Obi’s 2023 campaign convoy in Lagos

Lawyer and rights activist, Inibehe Effiong, has revealed that over N10 million has been raised in just four days to support Quadri Alabi, the teenager who went viral in 2023 for boldly stepping in front of Peter Obi’s campaign convoy. This was revealed during a Monday, April 21 interview on Channels TV, where he appeared […]

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Tinubu reportedly meets Fubara in London

President Bola Tinubu reportedly met with the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in London. The meeting, confirmed by The Africa Report, was held at the insistence of Governor Fubara, who assumed office in May 2023. It was learnt that the event was the first face-to-face meeting since Tinubu invoked Section 305 of the 1999 […]

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Ghanaian president, Mahama suspends the Supreme Court Chief Justice

Ghanaian president, on Tuesday announced the suspension of the country’s top judge while she is investigated for misconduct. Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo’s suspension came following three separate petitions which have called for her removal. Allegations against her include tampering with court records and misuse of public funds. Spokesperson for President John Mahama said […]

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After spending more than 2 weeks in France and UK, Tinubu returns to Nigeria

After spending more than two weeks in France and London, President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja, Nigeria. The aircraft 001 conveying the President landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja at 9:50 pm on Monday, the State House media office disclosed. Tinubu departed Nigeria on Wednesday, April 2, spending some time in […]

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Hotelier slumps, dies at wife’s 60th birthday thanksgiving in Lagos

A man identified as Otunba Kunle Akinyele, tragically slumped and died on Saturday during his wife’s 60th birthday celebration at an event centre in the Egbeda area of Lagos State, Nigeria. The tragic incident occurred at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke-Iyanu, Odemuyiwa District Headquarters, in Egbeda, Lagos State. In a now-viral video shared on Facebook by Ayoade […]

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