Written by The sixth prosecution witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mshelia Bata, has told the FCT High Court that he was never the account officer of the Kogi State Government House Administration Account. While admitting that the account was domiciled in a bank’s Lokoja branch, he noted that he never worked there. … Continue reading “Alleged Money Laundering: Witness Says He Wasn’t Kogi Govt House Account Officer”
Airtel Africa has announced that its Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, Andrew Green, will retire on January 29, 2026, according to a disclosure recently filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). Green’s retirement followed more than six years of service as a director, a tenure the Board acknowledged with appreciation. Tsega Gebreyes will succeed Andrew Green … Continue reading “Airtel Africa Announces Retirement Of Andrew Green, Names Replacement”
Leading aspirant for the Osun East Senatorial District 2027 seat and current Board Chairman of the Osun State Water Corporation, Hon. Samuel Oyedotun (popularly known as Sam Oyus De Champion), has called on the people of Osun East and the entire state to continue giving their unwavering support to the administration of His Excellency, Senator … Continue reading “Sam Oyus (De Champion) Rallies Support for Governor Adeleke’s #ImoleTill2030 Agenda”
•Governor advocates stronger unity, lists gains of Renewed Hope Agenda The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that Nigeria will defeat the challenge of insecurity and others currently facing the country. The Governor also advocated for stronger unity, saying Nigerians should be united to surmount other developmental issues. He said Nigerians must … Continue reading “SANWO-OLU AT AREWA HOUSE: “WE’LL DEFEAT INSECURITY, OTHERS”
•says country will surmount insecurity, hunger challenges The Governor of Lagos State and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has advocated for stronger unity, saying Nigerians should be united to surmount insecurity, hunger and other challenges in the country. He said Nigerians must adopt a homegrown, local and bottom-up approach in the … Continue reading “SANWO-OLU AT AREWA HOUSE, ADVOCATES STRONGER UNITY, HOMEGROWN, BOTTOM UP DEVELOPMENT”
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to training in Morocco after boycotting Tuesdays session ahead of their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers playoff against Gabon due to unpaid bonuses. This comes after all pending issues between players, officials, and the football authorities were reportedly resolved. Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong (M.O.N) confirmed the development via his X … Continue reading “Super Eagles resume training after boycott over unpaid bonuses”
The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has said that the Federal Government will always protect officers of the Nigerian armed forces on official duty. He stated this at a press briefing to commence activities for the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the National Defence College, Abuja, on Wednesday. “At the ministry and indeed … Continue reading “Military Officers On Lawful Duty Will Be Protected — Defence Minister”
The Indonesian government’s hallmark programme to provide free meals to combat malnutrition in the country has contributed to nearly half of food poisoning cases this year, an official told lawmakers on Wednesday. Thousands of people have been sick since the much-hyped billion-dollar scheme of President Prabowo Subianto was launched in January, with critics calling … Continue reading “Indonesia Free Meal Scheme Major Cause Of Food Poisoning — Govt”
The United Nations has warned that acute food insecurity is worsening in Nigeria and 15 other global hunger hotspots, putting millions at risk of famine between November 2025 and May 2026. The joint report ‘Hunger Hotspots: FAO/WFP Early Warnings on Acute Food Insecurity’ was by the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food … Continue reading “UN Names Nigeria, 15 Other Countries As ‘Food Insecurity Hotspots’”
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Amnesty International is a global movement with the aim to end human rights abuses. Independent, international, and influential; we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. Amnesty International Nigeria is a national entity that is part of the global and we campaign for meaningful human rights change to build a culture of … Continue reading “External Auditor at Amnesty International Nigeria”