A former spokesman for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign in the South-East, Josef Onoh, has warned of the Benue State government’s decision to stage a festive and colorful welcome for the President amid national and international outrage over a recent massacre in the state. Onoh described the planned fanfare as “a …
Read More »EFCC arrests ex-Plateau State Speaker, 14 others
Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday June 17, 2025 arrested a former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Moses Thomas Sule and 14 other members for alleged money laundering. The 14 members are: Gwottson Fom, Sani Abubakar, …
Read More »Enemies of Development in Our Local Community: The Case of Oshodi
Development is a crucial goal for every community striving for a better quality of life, improved infrastructure, and sustainable economic growth. Unfortunately, many local communities continue to face setbacks due to the persistent activities of what can best be described as the “enemies of development” and Oshodi is not …
Read More »Emefiele arraigned over 753 Abuja duplexes, granted N2bn bail
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday granted bail in the sum of ₦2 billion to Godwin Emefiele, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Justice Halilu Yusuf, while delivering the ruling, granted the bail following Emefiele’s arraignment on an eight-count charge. He …
Read More »NEMA gives shocking number of those displaced in Benue attacks
The National Emergency Management Agency ( NEMA) says 6,527 people have been displaced in different attacks by gunmen in Benue. The agency said the figure included nursing mothers, pregnant women, and the elderly, among others. NEMA made this revelation in the aftermath of the Saturday attack on Yelewata community in …
Read More »Emirates SkyCargo bolsters connectivity between Europe and its global network
Two additional weekly charters boost capacity between Milan and Southeast China New weekly stop in Beirut enhances connectivity with Spain and the Netherlands Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has bolstered freighter connectivity between European destinations and key points on its vast global network. Building …
Read More »Cars, tricycles, other items showered on Ijebus as Glo celebrates 20 years of Ojude Oba sponsorship
This year’s edition of the Globacom-sponsored Ojude Oba was held on Sunday in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, with the technology company marking the 20th anniversary of its support for the festival in splendid fashion by giving out cars, tricycles, power generators and other items at the event. The Governor of …
Read More »My company paid N450bn in taxes in 2024 – Dangote tells Pres. Tinubu
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, recently informed President Bola Tinubu that his group of companies paid a whopping N450 billion in taxes to the Federal Government’s coffers in 2024, thereby making it the highest tax-paying company in Nigeria. With this significant tax payment, Dangote companies are contributing …
Read More »Court freezes bizwoman, Okonjo Udokanma’s bank accounts over $97,982 debt
A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim order freezing the bank accounts of Okonjo Udokanma, the CEO/Executive Vice Chair of Fine and Country International (West Africa), a real estate firm, over an debt of $97,982.19 owed to Providus Bank. Justice Lewis Allagoa, who presided over the matter, …
Read More »Five arrested for beating up Vice-Principal over student’s cheating attempt
The Police Command in Ondo State says five suspects have been arrested following the assault on a vice-principal during the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) examination held in the state. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure by Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s Spokesperson. …
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