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Akpabio – We’re not elected to fight executive.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that parliamentarians are not elected to confront the Executive but to support policies for national development. Akpabio made the remarks in an upcoming documentary marking two years of the Bola Tinubu administration. He said, “When elected to the National Assembly, whether Senate or House of Representatives, constituents do not expect […] More
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JAMB to release the results for 379,000 UTME resit candidates this Wednesday.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced that the results of the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), held from Friday, May 16 to Monday, May 19, will be released on Wednesday, May 21. JAMB rescheduled the exam after discovering technical issues caused incorrect results for some candidates and irregularities during the test. This […] More
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Pope Leo XIV calls for the cessation of exploitation and hatred in his inaugural speech as pontiff.
Pope Leo XIV opened his papacy on Sunday with a mass attended by world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Vice President JD Vance. During the ceremony, he urged an end to the exploitation of nature and the marginalization of the poor. About ten days after Robert Francis Prevost, originally from Chicago, became […] More
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Boko Haram Launches Deadly Attack on Military Base in Borno, Kills Soldiers and Seizes Weapons
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have launched a deadly assault on a Nigerian Army base in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, resulting in the deaths of an unspecified number of soldiers. According to a report by Channels TV, the attack occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Monday at the Forward Operating Base of the […] More
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Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of N31 Million, Lagos Properties Linked to Obiajulu Emeka Emmanuel
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the interim forfeiture of N31 million and multiple real estate assets linked to businessman Obiajulu Emeka Emmanuel. Justice Alexander Owoeye issued the order on May 8, 2025, following a motion ex-parte filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) through its counsel, C.C. Okezie. The […] More
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CSO Sues AMCON, BPE Over Alleged Undervalued Sale of IBEDC for $62 Million
A civil society organization (CSO) has filed a lawsuit against the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), accusing it of planning a secretive and grossly undervalued sale of a 60% equity stake in the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) for $62 million. The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, also lists the […] More
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Patience Jonathan Declares Support for Tinubu’s Re-election in 2027, Cites Loyalty and National Unity
Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has pledged her unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday night, she emphasized her belief in rotational leadership and affirmed her close relationship with the current First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Mrs. Jonathan made these remarks […] More
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JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results, Flags Nearly 40,000 for Malpractice
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the much-anticipated results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), while withholding 39,834 results over suspected examination malpractice. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stated that the withheld results are under scrutiny due to various irregularities linked […] More
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NAFDAC Uncovers Fake Alcohol Factory in Lagos, Seizes Products Worth ₦114 Million
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down an illegal alcohol manufacturing operation in Lagos, seizing counterfeit products valued at over ₦114 million. In a statement issued on Thursday, the agency confirmed the arrest of one Madu Abuchi Simon, who was caught in the act of producing fake versions […] More
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Fred Ajudua Returns to Prison as Supreme Court Nullifies Bail
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the return of Lagos businessman Fred Ajudua to prison, overturning an earlier decision by the Court of Appeal that granted him bail in a long-standing $1 million fraud case. In a unanimous verdict, the apex court ruled that the Court of Appeal erred in its judgment and directed that […] More
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Courtroom Comedy: Natasha Mocks Akpabio’s Plea to Delete Satirical Post
Suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has fired back at Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s legal plea with a counterpunch wrapped in satire and constitutional rights. Akpabio, seemingly stung by a satirical apology posted on social media, had asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to force Akpoti-Uduaghan to delete the post, issue a groveling […] More
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Lagos Man Posing as Lunatic Arrested with 27 SIM Cards Hidden in Wall
Operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) have arrested a man identified as Godwin, who was allegedly faking mental illness while in possession of 27 registered SIM cards in the Epe area of Lagos. In a statement on Tuesday, the LNSC revealed that Godwin, a native of Ughelli in Delta State, had been […] More














