Breaking: Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Names New Finance Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. In a press statement released on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the Minister […]
ICPC Files Court Papers Detailing Items Recovered in El-Rufai Raid
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has provided a detailed account of documents and electronic devices it said were recovered from the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The disclosure was contained in court filings before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, where the anti-graft agency is challenging […]
Atiku’s Son Resigns as Commissioner From Fintiri’s Cabinet
Alhaji Adamu Atiku Abubakar, the first son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has formally resigned his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, stepping down from the cabinet of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri after two terms in office. The resignation was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by his […]
“I’m Not a Single Mom, I’m a Single Woman”—Annie Idibia Clarifies Marital Status
Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has addressed public speculation about her marital status following her separation from music superstar Innocent “2Baba” Idibia. Taking to her Instagram story, the actress clarified how she prefers to be described amid conversations about her personal life. “I’m not a single mom. I’m a single woman raising two kids,” Annie wrote, […]
DSS Nabs Attacker Of Peter Obi
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Department of State Services (DSS) has nabbed the person that attacked the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), now an African Democratic Congress (ADC) member, Peter Obi, in Benin. Recall that Obi, a former governor of Edo State, John Oyegun, other chieftains and members of the opposition African Democratic […]
FCT-IRS Sets Deadline for 2025 Tax Return Filing
Residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been given until 31 March 2026 to file their annual tax returns for the 2025 assessment year. In a statement issued on Monday, the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) urged all taxable individuals living in the territory to comply with the directive in line with […]
Two Children Drown In Mud Water In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Tragedy has hit the residents of Erediauwa street, off Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State as four children fell into a stagnant mud water in the community. Two of the four children were said to have died in the stagnant mud water while two others were resuscitated at […]
Nigerian Man Bags 228 Months Jail Term in US Over $4m Relationship Scam
A Nigerian man identified as Leslie Chinedu Mba, has been sentenced to 228 months in prison by a United States district court over involvement in a romance scam and business email compromise scheme. David Hittner, the judge, issued the sentence after Mba, 40, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to render […]
Tinubu Chairs Police Council Meeting to Confirm New IGP
President Bola Tinubu is presiding over a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to formalise the appointment of Acting Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as the substantive head of the force. The closed-door meeting, which began at noon on Monday, follows the resignation of former Inspector-General of Police Kayode […]
NBA Calls for Forensic Checks Ahead of 2027 Elections
Nigeria’s main legal body and a leading forensic institute are calling for the use of scientific forensic analysis to verify candidates’ credentials ahead of the country’s 2027 general elections. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) say stronger verification systems are needed to protect […]