Umahi Forfeits Senate Presidency Ambition, Endorses Akpabio
The senator-elect for Ebonyi South senatorial district, David Umahi, has dropped his Senate presidency bid. He, however, endorsed Godswill Akpabio, a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and governor of…
Dangote Foundation disburses N100k each and Dignity Packs to Nigerian Returnees from Sudan
Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), one of Nigeria's leading philanthropic organizations, has initiated the disbursement of N100,000 and Dignity Packs to Nigerian returnees from Sudan. The funds and Dignity Packs were…
N2.1bn Fraud: Court of Appeal Upholds Maina’s Conviction, Eight-Year Sentence
Abdulrasheed Maina, the former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), has had his appeal dismissed and his eight-year sentence upheld by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. This…
Police Grant Bail to Suspended INEC REC, Hudu Ari
The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed that the suspended Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Ari, has been granted administrative bail while the investigation continues. Ari has been in custody…
UK Court Sentences Ekweremadu to Ten Years Imprisonment
A United Kingdom court has sentenced former Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Ike Ekweremadu, to nine years and eight months in prison for an organ trafficking plot. The court also…
EFCC Office Gutted By Fire
There was a fire outbreak at the Enugu zonal command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the early hours on Friday. It was learnt that the incident,…
Ed Sheeran Wins Alleged Copyright Case
A New York jury ruled Wednesday (4 May) that Ed Sheeran’s hit song “Thinking Out Loud” did not copy Marvin Gaye’s soul classic “Let’s Get It On.” The British singer-songwriter…
Nigerians Celebrate Victor Oshimen After Title Win With Napoli
Fans from Nigeria and other parts of the world have lauded Victor Oshimen after the Super Eagles striker, delivered the decisive blow that crowned his club as champions of Serie…
