Court Orders Arrest Of Ex-Humanitarian Minister, Top Official Over Fraud Charges
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Faruoq, to answer charges of fraudulent diversion of social security funds during her time…
Six Arrested Over Alleged Plot To Bomb Govt Facilities In Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has thwarted a suspected plot to bomb key government facilities in Akure and other parts of the state, leading to the arrest of six individuals allegedly linked to the planned attack. The police disclosed that…
I Was Never Paid — LAGRIDE Driver Cries Out Over ₦9m Allegedly Unpaid
A driver working with LAGRIDE has alleged months of unpaid earnings and harsh working conditions, sparking concern over labor practices within the ride-hailing service. The driver, who spoke during a live segment on Nigeria Info 99.3 FM, claimed he has…
Foreign interests working against Africa’s growth, says Dangote
Aliko Dangote, founder and president of the Dangote Group, says foreign interests are working against Africa’s growth. The billionaire spoke on Thursday at the Investing in Africa forum, held on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF-World Bank spring meetings in…
Julius Malema South African opposition leader, jailed 5 years on gun charges
A South African court sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in jail on Thursday for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago. Hundreds of red-clad supporters of the Economic Freedom Fighters party leader…
2027 will be my last attempt at the presidency, says Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared that his anticipated bid for the presidency in 2027 will be his final attempt to lead Nigeria. Atiku, who has contested for the nation’s top office multiple times, said this in an exclusive interview…
Suspicion surrounds death of US influencer Ashly Robinson in Zanzibar
Lifestyle influencer died while on vacation with boyfriend, who local officials say has since had his passport ‘withheld’Ashly Robinson, a US lifestyle influencer, died last week while on vacation in the Tanzanian islands of Zanzibar with her boyfriend, Joe McCann….
FG moves to launch food bank programme, sets up committee for nationwide rollout
The Federal Government has taken a step towards the rollout of a national food support initiative, with the activation of a steering committee to oversee its implementation across the country.The development was disclosed in a statement shared on April 12,…
Pope bids farewell to Algeria, takes off for Cameroon
After a brief visit to a Church-run orphanage in Algiers, Pope Leo XIV boards the papal plane at the conclusion of his Apostolic Journey to Algeria and flies to Cameroon for the second leg of his visit to four African…
RUTO, FAYE HONOUR NIGERIAN DIPLOMAT OJADAH WITH KENYA’S NATIONAL PEACE HERO MEDAL
Nigerian diplomat, Jonathan Ojadah, has been conferred with Kenya’s prestigious National Hero of Peace Medal in recognition of his contributions to peacebuilding and international diplomacy across Africa. The honour was presented in Nairobi during a high-profile ceremony jointly officiated by…