Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties allegedly linked to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva. The order followed an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court ruled that the properties, believed to be …
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties allegedly linked to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva. The order followed an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court ruled that the properties, believed to be …
White House welcomed the announcement by Finnish leaders that their country should “apply for NATO membership without delay.”
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has made history as the first Muslim elected mayor of New York City, winning on a progressive platform that promises to tax the wealthy and expand social programs for working-class residents. In his victory speech on Tuesday night, Mamdani said his administration would champion inclusivity, social justice, and equity …
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, is reportedly preparing to defect from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following consultations with political stakeholders in the state. Sources within the APC disclosed that the governor has held a series of meetings with members of his cabinet, political associates and other …
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has condemned the assassination attempt on Suanu T.Y. Baridam, the first-class monarch of Bangha in Khana Local Government Area, Rivers State. The traditional ruler was reportedly attacked by gunmen on Sunday along the Ogoni axis of the East–West Road. As of Monday, the Rivers State Police Command had …
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties allegedly linked to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva. The order followed an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court ruled that the properties, believed to be …
Ted Turner, the media entrepreneur who founded CNN and transformed global television news with the launch of the world’s first 24-hour news channel, has died at the age of 87. According to a statement issued by Turner Enterprises on Wednesday, the veteran broadcaster and philanthropist passed away after years of declining health. Turner was widely …
The National Assembly has intensified its response to renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa and Ghana, announcing plans to send a high-powered delegation to engage authorities in Pretoria and demand stronger protection for Nigerian citizens. The decision followed deliberations in the Senate on Tuesday, where lawmakers condemned the attacks and warned of possible …
The Federal Government has reiterated that it will not reintroduce fuel subsidy, despite growing concerns over the rising cost of living following its removal. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, made the position known on Tuesday during an engagement with global investors in Paris, France, alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. …
No fewer than 17 members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, in a move that underscores shifting political alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defections were formally announced during plenary on Tuesday. Among the lawmakers who joined the NDC are Yusuf …
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi scored the 900th goal of his illustrious career on Wednesday, but it was not enough to prevent Inter Miami CF from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup after a 1–1 draw with Nashville SC. Messi, 38, struck the historic goal just seven minutes into the second leg of the round-of-16 …
United States President Donald Trump has said that Israel will not carry out further strikes on Iran’s major gas facility, following rising tensions in the Middle East after recent attacks on key energy infrastructure. The statement followed an Israeli strike on the South Pars Gas Field, part of the world’s largest natural gas reservoir shared …
British monarch King Charles III has praised Nigeria for demonstrating that people of different religions can live together peacefully, describing the country as an economic powerhouse, cultural force, and influential diplomatic voice in the world. The monarch made the remarks during a state dinner in London in honour of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Nigeria …
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the day Muslims in Nigeria will celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The announcement was made after the non-sighting of the crescent moon that signals the end of Ramadan across the country. In a statement issued by the Wazirin Sokoto, Sambo Wali …
