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…
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…
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,…
Nigeria Police Bust Cybercrime Syndicates, Arrest Fake World Bank Official, Gambling Fraud Suspects
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on cybercrime, uncovering multiple fraud schemes involving cross-border scams, fake empowerment programmes, business email compromise, and the diversion of millions of naira in illicit funds. The Force Public…
Court Grants El-Rufai N200m Bail, Imposes Strict Conditions
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, with stringent conditions attached to the ruling. According to details of the bail terms, the court approved a ₦200 million bail bond,…
ADC Concludes Convention, Amends Constitution, Ratifies Mark-Led NWC
The African Democratic Congress concluded its national convention on Tuesday in Abuja, with delegates overwhelmingly voting to amend the party’s constitution.At the end of voting, the Chairman of the ADC Electoral Sub-Committee and former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha,…
Jilli Airstrike: No Innocent Victims — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has defended the controversial airstrike on Jilli in Borno State, insisting that those killed were not innocent civilians but individuals supporting insurgents. Speaking on Arise TV after a high-level security meeting chaired by…