Court jails man 18 months for N30m Sterling Bank fraud in Lagos
A judge of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced Adebisi Ridwan Ayodeji to 18 months imprisonment for defrauding Sterling Bank Plc of N30 million. The conviction was delivered by Justice O. A. Fadipe, who found the defendant guilty of stealing after a full trial. Ayodeji was initially arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos...
Mother, daughter bag 6 months imprisonment for stealing litres of oil
An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, convicted and sentenced a woman and her daughter to a term of six months imprisonment each, for stealing cooking oil. The defendants are: Toyin Ojo, 57; and Esther Ojo, 23. The police charged the duo on two-counts bordering on conspiracy and stealing of 25 litres of groundnut oil as well as 25 litres of palm...
Wike leads Rivers’ leaders to London on condolence visit to Mpigi’s family
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the death of the senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Barinada Mpigi, as a loss, not only to the Ogoni people of Rivers State, but to the entire country. Wike also described Mpigi as "a dependable ally who stood by his friends, even during trying times." Senator Mpigi died...
Opposition parties reject new Electoral Act, demand fresh amendment
Major opposition political parties in the country have rejected the newly-amended Electoral Act 2026, demanding that the National Assembly immediately commence a fresh amendment to reflect the yearnings of Nigerians. The leaders of the opposition parties, at a joint news conference in Abuja on Thursday, described the new Act as “anti-democratic”. The National Chairman of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr Ahmed...
Ramadan: Price of eggs skyrockets in Kano
Price of eggs in Kano has surged dramatically following the commencement of the Ramadan fasting period, leaving many consumers grappling with the sharp rise in prices. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to Sabon-Gari and Yankaba markets, two major hubs for egg sales, revealed a significant increase in the prices in spite of the high demand for...
Security operatives nab 113 kidnappers in Edo
Security operatives have arrested 113 suspected kidnappers in the Agbede and Iruekpen areas of Edo State. The suspected kidnappers were arrested during an operation carried out by the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), vigilante groups, and local hunters in the early hours of Thursday, February 26, 2026. The Edo...
JAMB targets N23.8bn revenue in 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set an Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target of N23.8 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. A Director at JAMB Registrar’s office, Dr Muftau Bello, disclosed during the defence of the examination body's 2026 budget estimates in Abuja on Wednesday, February 25. JAMB officials appeared before the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND...
Lakurawa terrorists kill 5 worshippers in Kebbi mosque after foiled attack on GOC
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed no fewer than five worshippers during an attack on a mosque in Dadinkowa, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State. It was gathered that the terrorists also injured three worshippers in the reprisal attack, following a failed ambush on the convoy of a Nigerian Army General Officer Commanding (GOC). The assailants were said to have stormed...
UCL: Real Madrid advance to last 16 as PSG knock out Monaco
Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid's progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against Benfica, while holders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) edged out 10-man Ligue 1 rivals Monaco. Italian giants Juventus almost pulled off a stunning comeback from their 5-2 first leg deficit against Galatasaray, but extra-time goals from Victor Osimhen and Baris Yilmaz gave the Turks...
Otuaro: First Lady’s trip sparks hope in Delta
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has commended the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, following her visit to Delta State on Thursday. Otuaro described the one-day visit as a significant development for the government and people of Delta State, expressing optimism that it would strengthen ongoing efforts toward sustainable peace, security and development in the...
