Written by By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned former National Coordinator of Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project, MCRP, under the North East Development Commission, NEDC, Danjuma Mohammed, over his alleged complicity in a N2.2 billion fraud. He was arraigned alongside two others, Prince Chibuike Echem and Aminu Alhaji, who was said … Continue reading “EFCC docks ex-NEDC boss, 2 others over alleged N2.2bn fraud”
By Emem Idio Yenagoa—Eminent indigenes of Bayelsa State, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Douye Diri and Senator Seraike Dickson, yesterday, paid glowing tributes to the life and legacies of the late deputy governor of the state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Thousands of residents and mourners thronged the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, venue of the “Day … Continue reading “Jonathan, Diri, Dickson, others eulogise late Bayelsa dep gov”
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira yesterday rose to a 22-month high in the official foreign exchange market, appreciating to N1,394 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). This level marks the naira’s strongest performance since April 2024, reflecting renewed gains in the official segment of the market. Data from the Central Bank of … Continue reading “Naira hits 22-month high in official market, rises to N1, 394/$”
By Dayo Johnson Akure—Gunmen have again abducted a pregnant woman, Mrs. Mary Jesulayomi, at Ayede Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Recall that few days ago, gunmen abducted a proprietress of a primary school, Mrs. Tomilola Oladeinde and shot three other persons at Ilu- Abo community in the same council. They … Continue reading “Tension heightens in Ondo community as gunmen kidnap another pregnant woman”
Conservative Megyn Kelly is once again at the center of a national firestorm, but this time, the backlash is crossing traditional political lines. Following the Jan. 24 shooting of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti by ICE agents, Kelly’s response was a chilling masterclass in supercilious dehumanization. During a recent broadcast of The Megyn Kelly … Continue reading “Megyn Kelly Shows Audacity And Apathy For ICE Agents Killing Alex Pretti”
Shaniqua Tompkins Claims She Was Threatened To Sign Life Rights Contract With 50 Cent’s G-Unit Books
Shaniqua Tompkins, the mother of 50 Cent’s first son, said she signed away her life rights to G-Unit, 50 Cent’s company, because she feared for her life. According to AllHipHop, Tompkins, who signed the life rights deal in 2007, said that G-Unit intimidated her and broke the terms of the agreement. She is responding to … Continue reading “Shaniqua Tompkins Claims She Was Threatened To Sign Life Rights Contract With 50 Cent’s G-Unit Books”
Following his viral Minneapolis church incident, journalist Don Lemon has ruffled some feathers with faith leaders like Bishop Patrick L. Wooden Sr, who have issued harsh warnings against the former CNN anchor making any appearances. The pastor of Upper Room COGIC in Raleigh, NC, spoke out against the actions of Lemon and First Amendment protestors … Continue reading “Black Pastor Warns Don Lemon Against Church Protest: ‘It’s Going To The Royal Rumble’ “
…tasks young people on creativity By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – EDO state born comedian, Akhator Samuel Osasunmhen popularly known as MC Abino said he was once a commercial motorcycle rider and then a labourer to make ends meet but now a man of fortune because of focus. He urged talented young Nigerians to creatively … Continue reading “I was once a commercial motorcyclist, undertaker says comedian”
By Nkiruka Nnorom United Nations Association of Africa, UNAA, has renewed its call to action to eliminate violence against women and girls, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to prevent and respond to the pervasive human rights issue. Director Community Health, and Ghana Country Director, UNAA, Princess Gifty Okafor, made the remarks at an event … Continue reading “UN group urges collective action to eliminate violence against women, girls”
•Agency misrepresenting facts to justify ban —FOBTOB By Tunde Oso Civil society organisations protecting consumer rights have threatened to shut down offices of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, nationwide in a bid to push for the lifting of the ban on sachet alcoholic drinks. Vanguard had weekend reported how … Continue reading “Sachet alcohol ban: Consumer rights groups threaten shutdown of NAFDAC offices”