$14.86m Fraud: EFCC Summons Ex-Gov Sylva for Questioning
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has asked former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, to appear before the agency for Bayelsa State Governor, over an alleged $14.86 million fraud case. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this on Monday while responding to allegations by Sylva that the commission had allowed itself to be used as […]
Man Killed in Knife Fight at Kulande Market in Ilorin
A man has died following a fight at Kulande Market in the Sango area of Ilorin, Kwara State, in an incident that has prompted a police investigation. The altercation reportedly began as an argument between Malam Tsalha Muhammad and another man identified as Lawali, popularly known as “Black.” According to Emirate Radio correspondent Maryam Haruna […]
PHOTO: Arike Hopeful Hearts Foundation Launches With Focus on Women’s, Children’s Healthcare
Arike Hopeful Hearts Foundation Launches With Focus on Women’s, Children’s Healthcare
Hajia Zainab Arike Kawu has officially launched the Arike Hopeful Hearts Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving access to healthcare for women, children and vulnerable families. Speaking at the launch, which coincided with her birthday celebration, Kawu said the foundation was established out of a desire to serve communities and provide hope through accessible […]
Tinubu Can Travel Wherever He Wants, Abati Tells Atiku
Arise Television anchor Reuben Abati has dismissed concerns raised by African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over President Bola Tinubu’s three-week working vacation in Europe. Speaking on Monday during The Morning Show, Abati described some of the questions from Atiku’s camp as “embarrassing” and said they appeared not to have been properly researched. […]
Nasarawa United Coach Laments Opening-Day Defeat
Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed disappointment following his side’s 3-1 defeat to Barau FC in their opening match of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The Solid Miners suffered the loss at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Sunday evening. Both teams scored once in an entertaining first half before […]
INEC Denies Replacing NDC Candidates With Unauthorised Names
The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied allegations that it replaced candidates nominated by the Nigeria Democratic Congress with unauthorised names in some constituencies in Anambra State. The commission said the responsibility for nominating candidates and uploading their details to the INEC portal rests solely with political parties. The clarification followed allegations by the NDC […]
UK Excludes Killers, Child Sex Offenders From Sentence Changes
The UK government has announced that offenders convicted of manslaughter, death by dangerous driving and certain child sex offences will be excluded from upcoming sentencing reforms, ensuring they serve longer prison terms. In a statement released on Monday, the Prime Minister’s Office said the changes will also apply to offenders convicted of killing emergency workers […]
Ogun APC, Hunye Clash Over 2027 Governorship Ticket
A fresh political dispute has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State after former governorship aspirant Abayomi Semako Hunye unveiled Abayomi Odunowo as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election and insisted he remains in the race. Hunye, the immediate past Managing Director of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), […]
Bashir El-Rufai Accuses Brother Bello in Public Family Feud
A public dispute has erupted between two sons of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, after Bashir El-Rufai launched a series of allegations against his elder brother, Bello El-Rufai, on social media. Bello, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was accused by Bashir of hypocrisy, disloyalty to the family and […]
