Nation Army to probe soldiers for ‘torturing hotel manager to death’ in Abia
Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, chief of army staff, has directed an investigation of soldiers allegedly involved in torturing Achimugu Etubi, a hotel manager, to death in Abia. Some personnel…
Fubara hails Odili for declaring him Rivers political leader
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has described Dr Peter Odili, ex-governor of the state, as someone with integrity. On April 11, Odili publicly announced his support for Fubara…
EFCC uncovers fraud at humanitarian ministry, N32.7bn, $445,000 recovered so far
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has discovered other fraudulent dealings involving COVID-19 funds, World Bank loan, Abacha recovered loot at the ministry of humanitarian affairs.…
We’re investigating several celebrities involved in naira abuse, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is investigating several celebrities who may have been involved in currency abuse. In a statement on Sunday, Dele Oyewale, the…
Bobrisky treated as normal inmate – NCS officials
Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, who was handed a six-month prison sentence over naira abuse, currently shares the same cell with male inmates at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre,…
How I collected $3m cash for Emefiele, dispatch rider tells court
A dispatch rider, Monday Osazuwa, on Friday, narrated to the Special Offences Court in Lagos how the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, instructed him on…
Kingmakers endorse Owolabi Olakulehin as 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan
Kingmakers have confirmed Owolabi Olakulehin, a former federal lawmaker, as fit enough to ascend the throne of the Olubadan of Ibadanland. Abimbola Ajibola, the Otun Balogun, had alleged that…
Abducted Channels TV reporter regains freedom
Joshua Rogers, a reporter with Channels TV, has regained freedom from his abductors. Rogers was abducted on Thursday night near his residence in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor LGA of Rivers state.…
Bobrisky will be held, protected in male cell ward — Prison service
The Nigerian Correctional Services, NCoS, has disclosed that popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, will be kept in the male section of the prison facility throughout his six-month sentence.…
Adelabu apologises for ‘keeping freezer on’ remarks
Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power, has apologised over his comment criticising Nigerians who usually keep their freezers and air conditioners on when they are not at home. Speaking in…
