I collected $400k cash for Emefiele, personal assistant tells court
John Adetola, a personal assistant to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), testified on Thursday in the ongoing corruption trial against his former boss.…
Over 200 persons missing in fresh Niger state boat accident
A boat carrying more than 200 persons has reportedly capsized along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of River Niger. The incident occurred on Friday morning. Among the victims are traders and…
Court declines EFCC’s request to arraign Yahaya Bello, cites lawyers’ absence
The federal high court in Abuja declined the request of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arraign Yahaya Bello despite the absence of his lawyers. The anti-graft…
Appeal court nullifies rape conviction of Lagos doctor Femi Olaleye
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has nullified the rape conviction of Femi Olaleye, managing director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation. On Friday, the appellate court held that…
UBA Group expands global reach with landmark France partnership
In a historic moment during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to France, Tony Elumelu, Chairman of UBA Group, signed a groundbreaking business cooperation agreement with French Finance Minister…
UK earned over N40bn in visa fees from Nigerians between 2023-2024
The British government earned over N40 billion processing visas for Nigerian nationals between June 2023 to the same month in 2024. According to Marc Owen, director of visa, status…
Reps confirm Oluyede as army chief
The house of representatives has confirmed Lt Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The lower legislative chamber confirmed Oluyede after a report was presented by…
Court admits reporter’s interview clip as evidence in alleged kidnap case
The Kaduna State High Court, Dogarawa Zaria in Kaduna has admitted, as evidence a video clip of an interview by Aminiya Newspaper reporter and one Idris Mustapha, a defendant…
$2.8m scam: FBI arrests notorious Nigerian fraudster ‘Bobo Chicago’
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, a.k.a ‘Bobo Chicago,’ for allegedly being involved in a $2.8 million email scam and money laundering…
Prince Johnson, Liberian ex-warlord dies at 72
Liberian Senator and former warlord, Prince Yormie Johnson, has died at age 72. The former warlord collapsed in his bathroom during a shower at his residence in Paynesville and…
