The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, has arraigned Victor Ekpong Thompson before Justice Maureen Adaobi of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo over an alleged fraud involving $525,276. Thompson was arraigned on Thursday, January 29, 2026, on an eight-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence. He is accused…
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that he was one of the targets of an alleged coup plot and was meant to be shot by the plotters. General Musa made the disclosure on Sunday Politics, days after the military announced that some of the 16 officers arrested last October would face trial over…
South African singer, Tyla, has emerged winner of the Best African Music Performance category at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, edging out top African stars including Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Eddy Kenzo. Tyla clinched the prestigious award with her song “Push 2 Start,” sealing a major career milestone and further cementing her status as one of Africa’s fastest-rising global music stars. The category…
A man has been arrested after being found in possession of suspected human parts while travelling along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Operatives of the Federal Highway Patrol in Oyo State intercepted a commercial vehicle during a routine stop-and-search operation, where they recovered a red cloth containing bones and other items believed to be parts of a…
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a medical doctor and his brother in Edo State. The victims were identified as Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and Abu Tahir. They were reportedly kidnapped in front of their residence at Ibira Camp, Auchi, while attempting to open their gate. Dr Abu Ibrahim Babatunde recently…
The Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Julius Babatunde Adelakun, has passed away at the age of 91. His death was announced on Saturday, October 25, by the Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, who said Bishop Adelakun died on Friday after a long and fulfilling life of service…
A Lebanese judge has ordered the release on bail of Hannibal Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi, following nearly ten years of pre-trial detention. After questioning, the judge set Hannibal Gaddafi’s bail at $11 million and imposed a travel ban, a judicial official confirmed. Gaddafi was arrested in Lebanon in 2015 over allegations…
Five men have been arraigned before the Ore Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing a Lexus 350 Black Jeep valued at N30 million. The accused are Chima Emmanuel, 34; Akintunde Henry, 18; Chidi Iloabachia, 18; Oyeniyi Adewale, 31; and Chuks Obi, 27. They face a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit stealing. According to the…
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has expressed concern over the recent demolition of several buildings in the Trade Fair area of the state. The demolition exercise, carried out by operatives of the state taskforce alongside security agents, targeted 19 structures described as “illegal developments.” According to…
Abuja-based lawyer and former counsel to singer, Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke, has appealed to single men to have a solid source of income before they get married. According to him, a broke husband is one of the causes of divorce. He shared this post on his Instastories.
