A Mechanical Engineer, Mr Jacob Acheneje, has filed a N100 million fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his alleged unlawful and continued detention. Acheneje, in the suit filed by his lawyer, Reuben Atabo, SAN, at the Federal High Court (FHC), also joined Patrick Ilo, the Managing Director of […]
‘END THIS MADNESS!’ — Shettima Breaks Down as 25 Die in Maiduguri Blasts, Sends Fierce Warning to Terrorists
By Sunday Stephen Ahead of his trip to Maiduguri, Borno State capital, Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep grief over the killing of 25 persons in multiple explosions that rocked the city on Monday.The Vice President declared that no religion justifies the killing of innocent people, stressing that the sanctity of human life remains […]
TINUBU DRAWS THE LINE: RESIGN OR FORGET 2027 AMBITIONS BY MARCH 31
By Sunday Stephen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a firm directive to all political appointees eyeing elective offices in the 2027 general elections: resign or step aside.In a sweeping order, the President mandated that every appointee under his administration intending to contest must vacate office on or before March 31, 2026, in strict compliance […]
Makinde’s insincere on claim of ‘not having godfather in politics’- Gbolarumi
Former Deputy Governor of Oyo State and one of the founding fathers of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Barr. Hazeem Gbolarumi has described as high degree of insincerity the usual claim by the governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde that “he has no godfather”. Gbolarumi insisted that “there are one or […]
Eid-el- Fitr: FG announces Thursday, Friday as public holiday
This week’s Thursday 19th and Friday 20th March 2026 have been declared as public holiday by the Federal Government for the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government through a statement on […]
OICL acquires 10% stake in FCMB Pensions
Odu’a conglomerate, the Odu’a Investment Company Limited (OICL) has added another feather to its cap with Tuesday’s announcement of the completion of its acquisition of a 10 per cent minority equity stake in FCMB Pensions Limited, a subsidiary of FCMB Group Plc. Making this announcement at the Corporate Headquarters of the conglomerate, Cocoa House, Ibadan […]
Abba Kyari: Convicts narrate how NDLEA operatives allegedly aided them in cocaine deal
Two convicted drug traffickers; Chibunna Umeibe and Emeka Ezenwanne, on Monday, narrated how the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)’s officers allegedly aided them to beat security checks at Enugu International Airport before their arrest by the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT). The duo, who had since served their two-year jail term, told Justice Emeka […]
Margaret Lawrence University Matriculates 262 Students, Bans Use Of Smartphones
The Margaret Lawrence University (MLU), on Monday, matriculated a total of 262 fresh students into its 2025/2026 academic year. At the event held simultaneously in the University’s Delta State and Abuja campuses, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Ernest Izevbigie, urged the students to focus on academic excellence. Speaking after formally admitting the new […]
Life’s warfare as Fakolade charges Christians to be on guard
A Lay Preacher in Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Diocese of Ibadan, Sister Sola Fakolade on Sunday charged Christians to always be on guard so as not to be caught napping by any of the life’s battles, insisting that life is a warfare whether one takes it or rejects it. She gave this admonition while preaching […]
ADC suspends ward chairman, 2 others over Ireti Kingibe’s purported suspension
The FCT chapter of African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday suspended three executive members from Wuse Ward in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) for allegedly spearheading the controversial suspension of Sen. Ireti Kingibe. Kingibe currently represents FCT at the Senate. The suspended executive members include: the ward Chairman, Kanayo Chukwu as well as Amanda Pam […]