Money Laundering Allegations: Court Pushes Jessica Case To June 30
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A Federal High Court sitting in Benin City has adjourned until June 30, 2026, the alleged money laundering case brought upon Jessica Iguodala Oghomwen. The adjournment followed an oral application by the prosecutor, P. Odion, who when the case was mentioned sought more time to enable him gather additional information in furtherance […]
Breaking: Aisha Yesufu Dumps ADC, Joins NDC, Eyes FCT Senate Seat in 2027
Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has announced her resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and her immediate defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), where she has also declared her intention to contest for the senatorial seat of the Federal Capital Territory in the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on her verified social […]
Breaking: Senate Minority Whip Nwoye Dumps ADC for NDC
Senator Tony Nwoye, the Senate Minority Whip representing Anambra North, has officially defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The defection was formally announced today during plenary when Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Nwoye’s letter to the chamber, triggering murmurs and heightened attention on the floor. In the letter, […]
BREAKING: PDP Fires Back at Wike, Describes Media Outburst as “Political Swan Song”
The party said the statement was not necessarily a response to Wike’s alleged tirade, but rather an apology to Nigerians for previously giving him a political platform that elevated him to positions including Chairman, Minister of State, and Governor.
Senate in Chaos: Akpabio Threatens to Eject Oshiomhole as Amended Standing Rules Spark Floor Showdown
However, Oshiomhole ignored the directive and continued protesting loudly from his seat. Former Chief Whip Senator Orji Uzor Kalu was also called upon to provide procedural clarity, confirming that lawmakers cannot raise points of order during the
Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of Nine Properties Linked to Ex-Petroleum Minister to FG
The affected assets are all located across high-value areas in Abuja. They include four blocks of terraces at Dakibiyu; a duplex with a penthouse and office complex at No. 3,
Honorary Degree Holders Barred from Using ‘Dr’ Title in Nigeria
Nigeria’s federal government has banned recipients of honorary degrees from using the title “Dr”, in a move aimed at curbing what officials describe as widespread abuse of academic honours. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, following a meeting of the Federal Executive Council held on 30 April. Speaking […]
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Safe for Shipping After US Halts Escort Mission
Iran has said commercial vessels can now pass safely through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, following what it described as the removal of security threats in the area. In a statement on Wednesday, the naval arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said “safe and stable transit” would be ensured, hours after the […]
Abubakar Steps Down From Reps Race, Vows To Convert Energy For Okpebholo’s Realization Of 2.5 Million Votes For Tinubu
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Hon. Afeso Lucky Abubakar has announced his decision to join forces with Gov. Monday Okpebholo in a renewed political drive aimed at delivering 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forthcoming general elections. He disclosed this while stepping down from his House of Representatives contest for Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency. […]
ECOWAS Orders Probe Into Xenophobic Attacks In South AfricaAs Violence Flares in South Africa
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The ECOWAS Parliament has given a marching order, directing an official investigation into the growing wave of xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa, as concerns mount over the safety of West African citizens across the continent. The decision was taken during the First 2026 ECOWAS Parliament Ordinary Session held in […]