South-East APC links N800bn fraud allegation against Uzodimma to 2027 Senate ambition
The South East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked the N800 billion fund diversion allegation against Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. The South-East APC added that Uzodimma remained unwavering in his commitment to delivering good governance, sustainable development, and improved welfare for the people of Imo State. The party made this known in a statement issued by the...
Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman bags 75-year jail term over N33.8bn fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment after finding him guilty on 12 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Wednesday following Mamman’s prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the alleged diversion of N33.8 billion. The court convicted the former...
Emotional 2020 post by Alex Ekubo resurfaces after death reports
An old social media post by Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has resurfaced online, drawing emotional reactions from fans following reports of his alleged death. The Facebook post, which was originally shared on May 27, 2020, recently went viral across social media platforms as users revisited some of the actor’s past messages and memories. In the post, Ekubo spoke humorously about his...
Dangote, Niger partner to create 50,000 job
Dangote Industries Limited has entered into a partnership with the Niger State Government aimed at driving industrialisation, expanding rice production and creating employment opportunities in the state. The company disclosed this in a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina. According to the statement, the collaboration covers several economic initiatives, including agriculture, manufacturing and investment promotion. As...
First openly gay NBA player Jason Collins dies at 47
Former NBA player Jason Collins has died at the age of 47 after battling brain cancer, his family has confirmed. Collins passed away following what his family described as a “valiant fight” against glioblastoma, an aggressive and inoperable form of brain cancer. According to the BBC on Wednesday, the announcement of his death was made through the National Basketball Association. Collins publicly...
Messi remains MLS highest-paid player with $25m salary
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25 million - more than twice as much as the next-highest paid player, Son Heung-min. The MLS Players Association disclosed this on Tuesday. The union's latest list of player salaries reflected the contract extension Messi signed with Inter Miami in October which...
Oil prices fall as Trump heads to China
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, snapping a three-day rally as investors awaited developments around the fragile Middle East ceasefire. The investors also braced for a high-stakes summit in China between United States President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping. Brent crude futures dropped $1.22, or 1.1%, to $106.55 a barrel at 0410 GMT, while U.S....
Mob burns US-Based doctor’s SUV in false kidnapping scare in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a United States-based medical doctor from a mob attack after a false kidnapping alarm led to violence in Ibadan, the state capital. The Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka. According to the statement, the incident occurred on Monday at about 2:30 p.m....
APC primaries crisis deepens amid mass disqualifications
Fresh cracks have emerged within the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections as controversies surrounding the party’s pre-primary screening exercises continue to trigger protests, defections, petitions and threats of legal action across several states. The crisis has shown growing reliance on consensus arrangements and the disqualification of hundreds of aspirants have intensified internal tensions within the...
Stock market extends bullish run as investors gain N1.52trn
The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish trend on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as investors gained N1.518 trillion following renewed buying interest in large and medium-capitalised stocks. The market capitalisation rose by N1.518 trillion to close at N161.774 trillion, compared with N160.256 trillion recorded on Monday. The All-Share Index also gained 1,926.13 points, or 0.77 per cent, to close at 252,411.67...
