FG sues 36 State Governors, seeks full autonomy for Local Government Areas
The Federal Government has filed a lawsuit against the Governors of the 36 States of the Federation at the Supreme Court over alleged misconduct in the administration of Local Government Areas, LGAs. In the suit marked: SC/CV/343/2024, which was filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, […]
South Africans rejoice over six murdered Nigerians in their country
A number of South Africans online are rejoicing after 6 Nigerians were killed in their country. A video was shared online showing Nigerians paying their last respects as the body of one of the victims was taken to his shop for the last time before returning it to Nigeria. Reacting to the video, South Africans […]
Former EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde dies at 61
Ibrahim Lamorde, a former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is dead. Lamorde, 61, passed on in Egypt on Sunday morning. According to SaharaReporters, the former head of the anti-corruption agency had travelled to Egypt for medical treatment. Lamorde joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1986 and retired as a Deputy Inspector […]
Manchester united wins the FA Cup after beating City rivals
Manchester United have won the FA Cup after beating rivals Manchester City 2-1 in the final at Wembley. Alejandro Garnacho put the Red Devils ahead with a close-range effort in the 30th minute after a mix-up between City defender Josko Gvardiol and goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. Kobbie Mainoo then doubled United’s lead nine minutes later with […]
Osun State Governor Adeleke Ademola wins best Governor of the year award
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been honored with the prestigious Best Governor Award, recognizing his outstanding achievements and contributions to the state’s development. The award, conferred by the Cooperative Rating and Award Society of Nigeria (CRASoN), acknowledges Governor Adeleke’s exceptional leadership and commitment to fostering a cooperative-friendly environment, empowering small-scale businesses, and enhancing the […]
Wayne Rooney is appointed as new Plymouth manager
Former England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney was appointed as the new manager of Championship side Plymouth on Saturday. A move to Argyle is the fourth managerial role of Rooney’s coaching career, which has so far failed to live up to his stellar playing days. “Taking this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the […]
DNA test reveals Kayode Olanrewaju is not the father of his children with wife
A recent DNA test has revealed that Nigerian Super Eagles’ forward player, Kayode Olanrewaju, is not the biological father of his three children with his wife, Dora Ezinne. The shocking test results showed that the children belong to another man, a pastor with whom Dora was having an affair. This bombshell has left Kayode Olanrewaju […]
Just In: Kano Gov. Yusuf orders arrest of deposed Emir Ado Bayero
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sanusi Tofa, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, May 25. “The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the […]
Man jailed for spraying Naira notes at funeral ceremony in Edo
Osazee Kenneth Imagbenikaro has been convicted by Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court in Benin City for spraying naira notes at a funeral ceremony on April 28, 2023. Imagbenikaro pleaded guilty to a two-count charge of violating Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2007, which prohibits the spraying of […]
Soon-to-be-married Couple Arrested for Alleged $3M Fraud Scheme
A scheduled wedding in Houston, Texas, has taken an unexpected turn as the soon-to-be-married couple, Darlington Akporugo, 46, and Jasmin Sood, 35, face arrest for their alleged involvement in defrauding elderly Americans of over $3 million through online romance scams.The wedding, slated for May 25, was announced on the couple’s website, but their plans were […]