Bauchi commissioner arraigned for alleged N5.7bn money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance and former Polaris Bank Bauchi branch manager, Yakubu Adamu, before the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged money laundering involving N5.79 billion. Adamu was arraigned alongside Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Limited on a six-count charge under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition)...
Tragic road crash claims 18 in Jigawa
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 18 people lost their lives in a road accident in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. In a statement issued in Dutse, the FRSC spokesperson in the state, Route Commander Yahaya Ibrahim, said the accident involved two Volkswagen cars and a tipper truck. He explained that excessive speeding and a...
APC vice chair to Fubara: You must go through Wike to win anything in Rivers
The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), South South, Victor Giadom, says Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara must have to go through the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to win anything in the state. Giadom stated this during Wike’s Thank You Visit to the people of Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State...
How troops nab two suicide bombers in connection with Maiduguri mosque attack
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested two suspects believed to be connected to the recent attack on a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State. The arrests, carried out in different operations across Borno and Yobe states, were supported by intelligence gathering and joint security collaboration, according to security sources. One suspect was picked up in Banki town during a routine...
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles thrash 10-man Uganda in final Group C game
The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended their Group C campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on an impressive note, defeating Uganda 3–1 at the Complexe Sportif de Fes in Morocco on Tuesday. Paul Onuachu put the Super Eagles ahead in the 28th minute, reacting quickest to a low delivery from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to reward Nigeria’s early dominance. The Super...
Wike: Leadership mistake in Rivers will be corrected in 2027
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says political leaders in Rivers State will work to correct what he described as a leadership mistake when the 2027 elections arrive. Wike made the remark during a thank-you visit to Bori, headquarters of Khana Local Government Area, where he expressed appreciation to the people of Khana for their continued support. The minister...
Wike a trusted leader, dependable ally — Rivers monarch
The paramount ruler of Emohua Kingdom, Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as a dependable ally and a leader worthy of support. Awuse, who also chairs the South-South Monarchs Forum, spoke during Wike’s Special Christmas visit to Rumuche Emohua in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The monarch said Wike...
‘Reliable ally’: Tinubu lauds Uba Sani on 55th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani on the occasion of his 55th birthday, lauding his lifelong commitment to democracy, inclusive governance, and national development. Tinub, in a statement issued on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, described Sani as a trusted and reliable ally, a seasoned reformer, and a product of sacrifice and principle, whose journey from pro-democracy...
Concerns mount over Apapa Bridge as 23 ships head to Lagos Ports
Growing worry is building over the worsening state of the Apapa Bridge and surrounding port access roads, just as 23 vessels loaded with fuel, food supplies, and industrial materials are expected to arrive at Lagos ports between December 29 and 31. Data from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) shows that both Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports are preparing for heavy...
Kwankwaso speaks on rumoured defection of Gov Yusuf
Former Kano State governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has responded to speculation that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf may be planning to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing party supporters in Kano, Kwankwaso warned that politicians who abandon the NNPP rarely succeed afterward. He said recent developments in the party didn’t surprise him,...
