By Sunday StephenSecurity was tightened across Kaduna on Tuesday as former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was arraigned before a Federal High Court over alleged money laundering and corruption offences.El-Rufai, who spent 33 days in detention before his court appearance, was brought before the court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission […]
Prof. Adedibu bags international appointment
By Oladele Ogunsola. Educationist and a scientist of international repute, Prof. Aderemi Abass Adedibu has been appointed the National Coordinator for Nigeria by TURAN, the organizer of TURAN Math Olympiad (TRN 2026). The letter conveying the appointment signed by the Chairman and Organizer of the competition, Mardangeldi Bayramov with Ref. No: TRN/INT/2026/NC-01 explained that the […]
2027: APC guber consensus in Oyo; media hype- Adelabu
The rumoured choice of the current Oyo South Senator and an Ibadan High Chief, Sen. Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli as the consensus gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) come 2027 has been described as a mere media hype to gain attention. One of the leading aspirants for the same gubernatorial ticket and the current […]
Allleged tax evasion: Binance seeks out-of-court settlement with FG
Binance Holdings Limited has sought an amicable resolution of the ongoing tax evasion charge filed against it by the Federal Government. The development was made known by the company’s counsel, Sunday Agaji, before Justuce Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The Federal Government’s lawyer, Moses Ideho, a Deputy Director, Legal Department, Federal […]
Alleged Yelwata massacre: Trial of 9 stalls as defendant slumps in court
The trial of nine suspected terrorists linked to the June 2025 Yelwata killings was, on Tuesday, stalled after one of the defendants became unconcious in court. Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi, the 3rd defendant, slumped from his seat and fell to the floor, prior to the commencement of the case before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal […]
Bomb explosion rocks Kwara community
By Oladele Ogunsola. Barely 24 hours after a Church was invaded in a community in Kwara State by armed bandits and abducted some worshippers, a suspected bomb explosion has reportedly rocked Woro community, in Kaiama LGA of Kwara State, with many feared dead. Although residents suspect the IED might have been detonated by Boko Haram […]
Yoruba leader raises alarm over banditry, terrorism in S’West
By Oladele Ogunsola. The President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide, Oladotun Hassan has raised concerns over worsening insecurity across parts of the South-West and adjoining states, citing recent attacks, including kidnappings in Kwara State and warned that communities in the region are facing increasing threats from banditry and terrorism. Hassan, who just accepted his appointment […]
Makinde approves N10,000 top- up to cushion transport cost
By Oladele Ogunsola. To cushion the effects of the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol occasioned by the ongoing US-Isreali- Iran war, the governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved a ₦10,000 transportation allowance as a palliative for the state workforce. The governor, who made […]
FCT Minister, Wike Backed PDP In Ekiti Disowns Gov. Candidate, Oluyede
Ayodele Bamidele There are indications that the Nyesome Wike backed Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Ekiti State has rejected the governorship candidate of the party, Dr Wole Oluyede ahead of June 20 poll. The rival bloc ably backed by former Governor Ayodele Fayose had last week put in place a parallel state executive council headed […]
₦868m FRAUD: COURT SLAMS EX-AGF NWABUOKU WITH 72-YEAR JAIL HAMMER IN LANDMARK ANTI-GRAFT VERDICT
By Sunday Stephen A Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a crushing blow against high-level corruption, sentencing former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, to a cumulative 72 years in prison over a ₦868.46 million fraud.Nwabuoku was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a raft of charges bordering on […]