EFCC hands over 753 Abuja duplexes seized from Emefiele to housing ministry
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over 753 duplexes linked to Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to the ministry of…
WASSCE student killed by stray bullet in Ibadan
A student who was heading for an examination centre was killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by the police on Tuesday morning. The student was on his way to…
Again, CBN retains interest rate at 27.5 %
In line with expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has, again, retained the Monetary Policy Rate at 27.50 per cent. This decision was announced by…
Saudi authorities detain wife, mother of notorious bandits’ kingpin, Ado Aliero
Saudi Arabian authorities have reportedly apprehended two women alleged to be the wife and mother of Ado Aliero, one of Nigeria’s most feared bandit kingpins. This development is seen…
Court remands man for allegedly raping six-year-old to death
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday remanded a man, Azeez Tajudeen, for allegedly defiling a six-year-old girl and causing her death. Justice Rahman Oshodi remanded…
Lawyer’s absence stalls ex-AMCON MD Ahmed Kuru’s alleged N76bn fraud trial
The trial of Ahmed Kuru, former managing director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), over alleged N76 billion and $31.5 million fraud, was stalled on Monday due…
Nigeria’s food imports surge 16% to $2.5bn
At the backdrop of the rising food insecurity caused by intensified conflict and climate related shock on farming activities across the country, Nigeria’s food importation rose by 16 per…
Actress Jumoke George’s trafficked daughter returns from Mali after 4yrs
Adeola, a daughter of actress Jumoke George, who was trafficked to Mali four years ago, has returned to Nigeria. The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike…
Ibadan airport to begin international flight operations by June 2026
The Oyo State Government has announced that Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, will commence international flight operations by June 2026. This was confirmed in a statement issued on…
Ibadan, Ogbomoso monarchs reject Alaafin as permanent council chair
Traditional leaders and stakeholders from Ibadanland and Ogbomosoland have strongly opposed a proposed legal amendment by the Oyo State House of Assembly seeking to make the Alaafin of Oyo…
