The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will on Thursday (today) arraign the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Bello will be docked before trial Justice Emeka Nwite, on a 19-count charge that borders on alleged N80.2 billion fraud. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants … Read more
Suspected gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Fabian Ihekweme, a former Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Imo State, sparking fresh concerns over rising insecurity in the region. The abduction took place on Wednesday afternoon at Ihekweme’s residence. In a viral video circulating online, a woman identifying herself as his wife made a tearful plea for his release. … Read more
A teenager who falsely accused her teacher of inappropriate behavior, which contributed to his murder by an Islamist radical, apologized to his family in a French court on Tuesday. Eight individuals have been on trial since November, charged with helping create a climate of hatred that led to the brutal killing of Samuel Paty, a … Read more
Famed American pastor, Bishop T.D. Jakes, has spoken out for the first time following a health scare he experienced while preaching to his congregation on Sunday. In a statement shared on his X account late Wednesday night, Jakes clarified that he did not suffer a stroke, though he acknowledged that the situation could have been … Read more
A mother in Britain has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison after keeping her baby daughter in a drawer under her bed for nearly three years. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court in northwest England, where the judge described the child – … Read more
A missing $100 Visa gift card has raised concerns about mail theft within the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), with customers suspecting insider involvement. Jimmie Blackstone, who expected the card as part of a bonus from his internet provider, found out it had been used at a restaurant he’d never visited. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to submit the list of ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for screening and confirmation in the coming days. The list, which will include ambassadors and high commissioners to represent Nigeria in various countries and multilateral organizations, is anticipated to be sent to the Senate in early December. This … Read more
A controversial American live-streamer, Ramsey Khalid Ismael, known online as “Johnny Somali,” is facing up to five years in prison in South Korea for causing a public disturbance at a convenience store. The Seoul prosecutors confirmed his indictment, and a departure ban has been imposed, preventing him from leaving the country as authorities investigate further. … Read more
Tensions erupted in the Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed over a motion by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele to suspend the rules and allow Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chairman Zaccheus Adedeji and Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, to address the chamber. Bamidele argued that the motion was … Read more
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, has been identified as one of the survivors of a tragic boat accident that occurred in the Warri South Local Government Area on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of five lives. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, … Read more
Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the Acting Chief of Army Staff, has vowed to restore peace across Nigeria if confirmed by the National Assembly. Oluyede made this pledge on Wednesday during his appearance before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army at the National Assembly Complex. Oluyede’s appointment came after the passing of … Read more
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has appeared to dispute President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that the two had reached an agreement to stop migration to the U.S. border. After a phone call on Wednesday, Trump tweeted: “She has agreed to stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our Southern Border.” In response, Sheinbaum … Read more
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to implement stricter immigration policies, citing concerns over the impact of high migration rates on public services and national unity. Speaking during a Westminster event on Wednesday, Badenoch criticized past Conservative governments for their failures in managing immigration effectively. “Immigration is happening at a pace too fast … Read more
The Senate on Wednesday held a closed-door screening session for the acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The exercise was conducted by the Senate Committee on the Army, led by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, in Room 211 of the Senate New Building. The screening follows President … Read more
Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has reportedly been moved from Owerri, Imo State, to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, following his re-arrest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the controversial artist was detained upon returning to Nigeria for a show in Owerri. A source who spoke to SaharaReporters confirmed that Darlington was transferred to the Police Force … Read more
Operatives of Jigawa State Police Command have arrested seven persons believed to be responsible for cattle theft in the north-western state. The command’s spokesperson, Lawal Shiisu, confirmed the development in a statement in Dutse on Wednesday. Shiisu said that two of the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday after a combined patrol team intercepted a vehicle … Read more
Several individuals appointed by Donald Trump to key positions in his administration, including cabinet nominees and members of his White House team, have been the subject of bomb threats. The FBI confirmed it is investigating “numerous bomb threats” as well as “swatting incidents”—hoax calls designed to provoke a police response at the homes of the … Read more
The House of Representatives on Wednesday directed its Committees on Finance and Petroleum (Upstream and Downstream) to investigate reports from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Responsibility Commission alleging that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) withheld ₦8.48 trillion as claimed subsidies for petrol. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce … Read more
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, launched a devastating air strike against terrorists in Kukawa, Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, on Wednesday in Abuja. Akinboyewa said the NAF fighter jets destroyed a gun truck and neutralised several … Read more
Stan Alieke, legal counsel to controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, has confirmed that the artist was re-arrested in Owerri, Imo State, on allegations of bail jumping. Darlington’s initial arrest occurred in October, following a petition by fellow musician Burna Boy. According to Naija News, he was granted administrative bail after being detained for five days. … Read more