Renowned televangelist Jimmy Swaggart has died at the age of 90, weeks after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Louisiana on June 15. Swaggart was a towering presence in American evangelical circles for decades, known for his fiery sermons, gospel music, and leadership of the SonLife Broadcasting Network. He also served as the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other top figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened a strategic meeting in Abuja today, signaling intensified efforts by opposition leaders to forge a united political front ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among those present were former Senate President David Mark; ex-Governors Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Babangida Aliyu…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Hussaini Abubakar, for allegedly killing his biological mother in a brutal attack in the Gumel Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, June 29, 2025, in the Dantanoma quarters. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 1, the…
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has alleged that law enforcement agencies were among the beneficiaries of the massive fraud associated with Nigeria’s now-defunct petrol subsidy regime. The revelation is contained in Bawa’s newly released book, where he claims that between 2006 and 2012, Nigeria lost an estimated $450…
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) in collaboration with enforcement partners, has successfully prosecuted eight individuals for illegally dumping waste along Ejigbo Road. The offenders were apprehended on June 28, 2025, following actionable intelligence and repeated reports from the local community. They were arraigned before the Special Offences Court in…
