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Otu Administration Takes Step Forward with Signing of 9 New Laws

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has signed nine bills into law to ensure citizens’ access to basic water, increase the state’s internally generated revenue, and address the state’s security challenges.... Read more »
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Global Growth Set to Hit Lowest Level Since 2008 — World Bank

The global economy is on track to record its weakest growth since the 2008 financial crisis, excluding years marked by outright recessions, according to the latest Global Economic Prospects report released by... Read more »
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Indian National, 12 Others Arraigned for Alleged N4bn Diesel Fraud Against Dangote

An Indian citizen, Tukur Shamsudden, and 12 individuals were on Tuesday arraigned by the operatives of the Police Special Fraud Unit, Ikoyi, Lagos, for alleged conspiracy and unlawful diversion of Automotive Gas... Read more »
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Tinubu Administration Has Not Lived Up to Expectations — Baba-Ahmed

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former political adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has criticised the current administration, saying it has failed to improve the quality of life of the average Nigerian and also the... Read more »
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Tinubu Reopens Renovated ICC Named In His Honour

Abuja’s international conference center has undergone a significant transformation, receiving a facelift and a new name: The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center. The revamped facility was officially reopened by President Tinubu... Read more »
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Ibas to Defend Rivers Budget Before Reps, Explains N1.481trn Allocation

Barring last-minute changes, the House of Representatives will on Wednesday conduct a budget defence on the N1.481 trillion proposed for Rivers State for the 2025 fiscal year,has authoritatively gathered. The proposed budget... Read more »
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Edo Gov Unveils June 27 Takeoff Date for Revamped Edo Line

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday set a June 27, 2025, date for the revamped Edo State-owned transportation company, Edo Line, to begin operations. Governor Okpebholo who announced the... Read more »
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Kano Airport Surpasses Revenue Target, Rakes in N20.83 Billion in 2024

The management of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano, has disclosed that it generated over N20.83 billion in revenue in 2024, surpassing its target of N17.3 billion. According to the... Read more »
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Pastor Enoch Adeboye Pays Courtesy Visit to Alaafin of Oyo

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, at the monarch’s palace... Read more »
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Tributes Pour in for Late Oyo Envoy, Ibironke Adefope

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, described the death of a former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Zambia and member of the state Elders’ Council, Ibironke Adefope, as a great loss to... Read more »
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Borno Gov Zulum Visits Niger, Donates N300m to Mokwa Flood Victims

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has donated N300 million to the victims of the recent Mokwa flood disaster. The Governor announced the donation when he led a delegation from Birnin on a... Read more »
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Young Woman Dies After Slumping in Ekiti Hotel

A woman working at a hotel in Ado-Ekiti collapsed and died inside the bathroom on Monday, sending shock through the area. The hotel, which is said to be owned by a well-known... Read more »
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Three Arrested for Cable Vandalism in Makurdi, Police Officer Suspected Among Them

Three individuals, one of whom is suspected to be a police officer, were apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday for allegedly vandalising power cables in the Demekpe area of Makurdi, the... Read more »
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Police arrest suspected bandit, arms courier in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested two individuals in separate operations for suspected banditry and illegal possession of firearms. Police sources told Akelicious that on June 2, 2025, at about 1700hrs,... Read more »
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CBEX Ponzi Scheme Resumes Operations, Demands Payment to Recover Investments

CBEX, a digital financial platform operating as a Ponzi scheme, has resumed its activities across Nigeria after halting its operations and disappearing with substantial investments in April. The platform, which once promised... Read more »
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First Lady, Remi Tinubu Honoured with Chieftaincy Title “Ugosimba 1 of Enugu”

Senator Remi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, was on Tuesday granted the chieftaincy title of “Ugosimba 1 of Enugu” in recognition of her work in advancing women’s empowerment and promoting social... Read more »
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Third Republic Lawmakers Request Tinubu’s Help Over Unpaid Benefits

Members of the House of Representatives from the Third Republic are appealing to President Bola Tinubu for assistance in receiving unpaid salaries and allowances from their time in office. The request comes... Read more »
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Nigeria ranks 3rd among Africa’s top 10 manufacturing countries

Nigeria has been ranked third among the top ten manufacturing countries in Africa, according to a report by The African Exponent, an analytical business information source for entrepreneurs and potential investors in... Read more »
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Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Spending Eid in Lagos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abuja today, June 10, 2025, after staying in Lagos for the Eid holidays. His trip to Lagos began on Tuesday, May 27, when he visited the... Read more »
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Evangelist Ebuka Obi Warns Women Against Oral S£x, Claims It Affects Ovulation

Evangelist Ebuka Obi has, once again, condemned cunnilingus while preaching to his members.  The evangelist was filmed speaking against women who receive oral s£x from men.  He said a woman having tongues... Read more »