‘Sends Wrong Message To INEC Leadership’ — Atiku Criticises Mahmood’s Ambassadorial Nomination, Says It Rewards Perceived Partisan Conduct In 2023 Elections
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Mahmood Yakubu, the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, for an ambassadorial post. Atiku said…
“Failed To Designate Compliance Officer At Management Level” — EFCC Arraigns Bill Interserve Global Operator For Money Laundering Prevention Violations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, arraigned Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha, a company compliance officer, before Justice O.A. Egwuata of the Federal…
“Do You Feel Safe Here Today In This Conference? Yes, We All Feel Safe” — Boris Johnson Brushes Off Pre-Trip Warnings, Polls Owerri Audience
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday reassured attendees at a major economic summit in Nigeria that he felt “perfectly safe,” brushing off pre-trip warnings about the country’s security…
Court Grants Bail To Gombe Magistrate Kumo Over Extortion And Bribery Involving ₦1.4 Million Received Through Registrar’s Account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Mohammed Suleiman Kumo before Justice H.H. Kereng at the Gombe High Court in Gombe. According to a post on X…
Court Sentences 18-Year-Old To 10 Years’ Imprisonment For Sexual Assault Of Four-Year-Old Girl
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday sentenced 18-year-old Obisesan Saltan to 10 years’ imprisonment for sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl in Lagos. Presiding Justice Rahman Oshodi…
“Peace Cannot Be Outsourced” — Bishop Kukah Warns Arming Communities Provides False Security, Calls For Unified Citizen Action Against Insecurity
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Kukah, on Thursday, said that the increasing security challenges in the country would not end through self-defence or providing arms…
Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong Bids Emotional Farewell, Retires From International Football After 83 Caps And A Storied Decade
William Troost-Ekong, Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, has announced his retirement from international football, bringing to a close a decade of unwavering service to the Green Eagles. The 31-year-old defender, born…
Nigeria Open To Stronger Partnerships, Tinubu Tells 21 Newly Accredited Envoys
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja assured the global community that Nigeria is committed to advancing cross-border peace by strengthening partnerships to tackle emerging challenges. The president gave the…
FG Engages EFCC, ICPC To Verify All Federal Road Projects, Says Minister Umahi
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has announced that the Federal Government has mandated the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related…
Senate Passes Second Reading Of The Legal Practitioners (Amendment) Bill, 2025
The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking sweeping reforms to the Legal Practitioners Act, 2004, including the introduction of a compulsory two-year pupillage for lawyers newly…