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Forged Signatures, Phantom Observers, $6.23 Million: EFCC’s 13th Witness Delivers Damning Testimony Against Emefiele in CBN Fraud Trial
The criminal trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele reached a pivotal moment on Monday, April 27, 2026, as the 13th prosecution …
‘Stronger Workforce, Stronger Nation’: Inside the ₦10 Billion Housing Initiative Reshaping Civil Servant Welfare in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme for federal civil servants, unveiled on Friday, April 24, 2026 by the …
Held Without Charge for Seven Months: Detained Colonel Linked to Alleged Coup Plot Drags Federal Government to Court, Demands N500 Million
Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji, a serving Nigerian Army officer detained since September 2025 over allegations of conspiring to overthrow the government, has filed a fundamental …
Crisis at the Tarmac: AGHAN Issues Seven-Day Ultimatum Over N9 Billion Airline Debt, Threatens to Ground Nigeria’s Skies
The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) has issued a seven days ultimatum to indigenous airline operators over an outstanding debt exceeding N9 billion, …
INEC Opens Ad-Hoc Staff Recruitment Portal for 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election How to Apply Before May 18 Deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially opened applications for ad-hoc election staff to support the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled for June 20, …
Rabiu Invites Dangote on Stage as BUA Cement Honours Customers and Partners at Customer Forum & Awards Night
BUA Cement Plc Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu has celebrated the company’s valued customers and business partners at the BUA Cement Customer Forum & Awards Night, …
“There Is No Such Thing as Prosperity Gospel” Osinbajo’s Remark Ignites Public Clash With Gospel Artist Testimony Jaga
A heated religious and public debate has broken out in Nigeria after former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo declared that prosperity gospel does not exist, insisting …
Opposition Moves to Unite: Atiku Abubakar Arrives Ibadan for Strategic National Summit
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar arrived in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, to attend a high profile National Summit of all opposition …
A Rare Honour: Dangote Inducted as Only the Sixth Distinguished Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering
On Friday, April 24, 2026, Africa’s richest man and industrialist Aliko Dangote was inducted as a Distinguished Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering …
Nigeria Takes Its Reform Story to the World: Ministry of Information Holds Official Briefing for Foreign Media
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation hosted foreign media organisations operating in the country at a high level interactive briefing session in Abuja …
Nigeria Police Written Exam Holds April 28–30: Everything Candidates Must Know
The Police Service Commission, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has announced that the written examination for applicants seeking enlistment as Police Constables will …
Wanted Cult Leader Nabbed in Akwa Ibom as Police Recover Human Skull, Bones and Weapons
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a notorious kidnapper and cult figure, Ubong Michael, alias “Ubong Boy,” who had long evaded capture while …
Cleared to Play: Osimhen Survives Fenerbahçe’s Bid to Block Him From Istanbul Derby
Fenerbahçe formally petitioned the Turkish Football Federation to bar Victor Osimhen from Sunday’s potentially title deciding Istanbul derby against Galatasaray, citing safety concerns over his …
Double Joy for the Okoyas: Shade Turns 49 as Daughter Olamide Weds Imran Gobir
Saturday, April 25, 2026 brought a rare convergence of milestones for one of Nigeria’s most prominent families the Okoyas of Eleganza Group as businesswoman and …
From Ideas to Industry: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Launches ECoN Initiative and Commissions Road Projects in Kano
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday, April 23, 2026, launched the North-West zonal edition of the Federal Government’s “Energise Commercialisation Now” (ECoN) initiative in …