FG Orders FUTO VC to Reverse Appointment of 24 Aides
The Federal Government has directed the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Prof Ikechukwu Dozie, to immediately withdraw the appointment of 24 aides, citing violations of due process and regulations governing federal universities. The directive was contained in a letter dated 25 June and signed by the Acting Director of University Education, […]
Elon Musk Loses Trillionaire Status as Shares Fall
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk has lost his status as the world’s first trillionaire after a sharp drop in SpaceX’s share price wiped billions from his personal fortune. The billionaire entrepreneur, who crossed the trillion-dollar threshold earlier this month following SpaceX’s highly successful stock market debut, is now worth […]
Hearing In Emeka Ike’s N10bn Privacy Lawsuit Against Wike’s Aide, INEC Moved To Later Date
Hearing In Emeka Ike’s N10bn Privacy Lawsuit Against Wike’s Aide, INEC Moved To Later Date Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed proceedings in a N10 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Nollywood actor and politician Emeka Ike against Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal […]
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises Above 160 as Rescuers Search for Survivors
At least 164 people have been confirmed dead and nearly 1,000 others injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, leaving a trail of destruction across the South American nation. The twin quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck less than a minute apart on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse, damaging […]
CBN Orders Banks to Freeze Accounts Linked to Terrorism Financing
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze the accounts and assets of individuals and companies designated for terrorism and terrorism financing, following fresh sanctions imposed by Nigerian and United States authorities. The directive was contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026, issued by the CBN’s Compliance […]
Police Debunk Viral Claim of Military Helicopter Dropping Objects in Anambra Bush
The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral security alert circulating on social media, which claimed that a military helicopter dropped unidentified objects in a bush located between Nimo and Adazi-Nnukwu communities in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state. The command described the report as a baseless alarm capable of creating […]
Mr Ibu’s Widow, Children Appeal for Help Over Rent, School Fees
The widow of late Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has appealed to Nigerians for support, revealing that she and her children are battling financial hardship and struggling to meet basic needs. The appeal was made during a video interview with content creator King Mitchy, where the actor’s widow and children […]
BREAKING: Three-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos, Several Feared Trapped
A three-storey building has collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State, leaving several people feared trapped beneath the debris. The incident reportedly occurred around 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, though the exact number of victims caught in the rubble could not be immediately confirmed. As of the time of filing this report, emergency responders had […]
He Is Not Dead: Daughter Of Ex-Governor Uduaghan Speaks Out
According to reports, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Ossai Ovie Success, said he contacted Uduaghan’s family after seeing the reports online.
No Second Chance For Bandits, “They” Must Be Eliminated, Says Sani
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has urged a tougher stance on banditry, saying armed groups involved in killings and kidnappings should be regarded as terrorists and dealt with accordingly and decisively.