The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 15, arraigned self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (also […]
Year: 2026
Court Jails Two Over N7.3m Scam in Borno
Justice Aisha Ibrahim of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri has convicted and sentenced two fraudsters, Abdullahi Suleiman and Ahmad Yahaya, over separate fraud […]
Government Secondary School Zing Taraba and Family Support Programme, Katsina Emerge Winners at the Savannah Conference Finals as the 26th Milo Basketball Championship Begins
The 26th edition of the Milo Basketball Championship officially began with the successful conclusion of the Savannah Conference regional finals at the Sanni Abacha […]
US plans to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
2 min readMay 15, 2026 06:07 PM IST The United States is preparing to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of […]
PPP: Niger Gov Courts Dangote, OPS, Over Real Economy
…Dangote Sponsors Trade Fair Governor Muhammed Umaru Bago has declared that Niger State is open for business for the Dangote Group and other […]
Police Uncover Kidnappers’ Hideout, Engage Suspects in Gunfight in Abia
Operatives of the Abia State Police Command have uncovered a notorious kidnapper’s hideout in Ogwashi Forest, Old Umuahia, leading to a fierce gun battle with […]
Experts flag gap between Trump’s claims and China’s public stance after summit
Foreign policy experts Sierra Clair and Claus Soong believe the Trump-Xi summit helped improve diplomatic engagement but delivered limited concrete outcomes. While Donald Trump claimed […]
Dr. Julius B. Omodayo-Owotuga Appointed as an Executive Director at First Bank of Nigeria Limited
This is to notify Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX”) and the investing public that First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc (the Company), has appointed Dr. Julius B. Omodayo-Owotuga (Dr. JB) as an Executive Director, effective 13 […]
Court Sentences Female Arms Courier, Halima Haliru, To 20 Years
Justice Hauwa Yilwa of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a female gunrunner, Halima Haliru, to 20 years imprisonment following her guilty plea […]
Court Remands Blessing CEO Over N36m Fraud in Lagos
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has remanded Okoro Blessing, popularly known as Blessing CEO, over an alleged […]
FirstMobile: How to Install and Register for FirstBank’s Mobile App
Picture this: it is payday, and you need to transfer money to a loved one or pay a utility bill. In the past, that […]
Inside Trump’s Beijing summit: $100B+ Boeing and soybean deals sealed, but ‘tough’ realities over Taiwan and Jimmy Lai remain
US President Donald Trump on Friday wrapped up a high-profile visit to Beijing with a series of wide-ranging remarks touching on Taiwan, trade, Iran, fentanyl, […]
Free El-Rufai Before Sallah, Atiku Tells Tinubu, Uba Sani
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor […]
Suspected drug dealer arrested in Delta pleads for forgiveness, blames ‘economic hardship’
Members of the Agbor Gha-Ihun Security Outfit have apprehended a suspected illicit drug dealer, identified as Isioma Anthony, in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area […]
Peter Obi Mourns Alex Ekubo, Describes Actor’s Death as Painful Loss
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed grief over the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, describing the late filmmaker as […]
BREAKING: Senator Tambuwal Withdraws From 2027 Senatorial Race
Senator Aminu Tambuwal has decided not to run for another term as the lawmaker representing Sokoto South Senatorial Zone. Following his withdrawal, Amb. Hon. Faruku […]
Boys Aid Network Champions the Future of Boys at 2026 International Boy’s Day Conference
At a time when conversations about youth development are becoming increasingly urgent, Boys Aid Network is choosing to confront a question many institutions have […]
Bwala Reacts As Kenneth Okonkwo Says Peter Obi’s Followers Are Toxic & Street Urchin
Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala has reacted to comments made by former Labour Party spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo against supporters of Peter Obi, popularly known as “Obidients.” […]
Troops Neutralise Two Lakurawa Terrorists, Recover Weapon in Sokoto, Katsina
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised two Lakurawa terrorists and recovered weapons and rustled cows during separate operations in Sokoto State and […]
Five Rivers Police Inspectors Dismissed Over Robbery, Kidnapping
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed five inspectors attached to its Department of Operations over allegations of armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion and conspiracy. The […]