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Self-Acclaimed Enugu Prophet Jailed for Defrauding Church Members of ₦136.4 Million

A self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya, popularly known as Prophet Sunday Koboko, has been convicted and sentenced by the Enugu State High Court for defrauding church members and other victims of ₦136.4... Read more »
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FG Arraigns Three Over Oyo School Kidnapping, Terrorism Charges

The Federal Government (FG) has charged three men identified as Abdulrazak Umar (a.k.a. Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (a.k.a. Yunusa bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (a.k.a. Abu Itisar), for the recent... Read more »
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Otti Hails Barth Nnaji at 70, Says Geometric Power Driving Abia’s Economic Transformation

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has attributed the state’s ongoing economic transformation to the successful delivery of the Geometric Power Project, describing it as a landmark investment that has boosted industrial... Read more »
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Panic in Enugu as Suspected Dynamite Explosion Triggers Earthquake-Like Tremors

Residents of Enugu Ngwo were thrown into panic after a powerful underground explosion reportedly rocked parts of the community on Thursday morning, causing tremors that many initially feared were an earthquake. The... Read more »
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Federal High Court Dismisses Wabara-Led Suit Against INEC Over PDP Leadership

A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to recognise and publish the names of the Kabiru Turaki-led Interim National... Read more »
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Controversial Prophet Onye Eze Jesus Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

A High Court in Anambra State has reportedly sentenced controversial spiritual leader and self-acclaimed prophet Onyebuchi Okocha, popularly known as Onye Eze Jesus (Father of All The Mens), to six years imprisonment... Read more »
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Teacher Allegedly Flogs 12-Year-Old Boy to Death in Anambra, Police Launch Manhunt

The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a teacher accused of allegedly flogging a 12-year-old student to death at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of the... Read more »
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POCACOV Seeks Anambra Government’s Support Ahead of Statewide Anti-Cultism Campaign

The Anambra State Chapter of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has engaged the Anambra State Government ahead of a planned statewide advocacy and sensitisation campaign aimed at tackling... Read more »
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Mbah Hails Prof. Nnaji at 70, Commends Him for Coming Home to Impact Nation

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday joined other well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating former Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, on his 70th birthday, commending the Professor of Robotics and... Read more »
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Housemaid Allegedly Beaten to Death by Madam in Anambra, Body Dumped in Bush

Viral video indicates that a housemaid, Ifechukwu Udogu, was allegedly beaten to death by her Madam (whose identity is yet to be confirmed) and her body abandoned in a bush in Anambra... Read more »

Retired General Ishola Williams Backs Makinde’s Call for Independent Probe Into Oriire School Abduction

Retired two star General, Ishola Williams has backed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for an independent international investigation into the abduction and eventual rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire... Read more »
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2027: Olawepo-Hashim, Adebayo Hold Strategic Talks Amid Opposition Realignment

Fresh indications of a possible realignment within Nigeria’s opposition political landscape emerged on Friday as the presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, received his Social Democratic Party (SDP) counterpart,... Read more »
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ADC Chieftain Eze Condoles Amaechi on Passing of 89-Year-Old Mother

Prominent African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New PDP, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mrs. Mary Amaechi, mother... Read more »
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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Officially Named After Tinubu

The Federal Government has officially renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the decision recognises his long-standing vision for the landmark infrastructure project. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi,... Read more »
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Police Deepen Investigation Into Rape Of Late Favour, Transfer ODOGWU Of ASABA To State CID

The Delta State Police Command has deepened investigations into the rape of a 20-year-old girl, identified as Favour Agboro, who died thereafter, and transferred the rapist, a popular content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna,... Read more »
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Ohanaeze Backs Umahi, Rejects Calls for Resignation Over Mary Habila’s Death

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned what it described as the politicisation of the death of Mary Habila, a nurse who died at the staff quarters of the residence of the Minister of... Read more »
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Troops Arrest Suspected Bandit After AK-47 Video Found on Phone in Katsina

Troops of the 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected bandit during a routine operational movement in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified... Read more »
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Increased FAAC Boosting Development Across States – Presidency

The Presidency has said that state and federal governments are working together in the delivery of development projects, with an increase in the monthly allocation. Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the... Read more »
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Senate Approves Bill to Increase Traffic Offence Fines, Targets Bus Preaching and Hawking

The Senate has approved the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a proposed ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The legislation, which has... Read more »
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President Tinubu Unveils $1.5bn Human Capital Initiative to Boost Education, Health, Livelihoods

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday launched the over $1.25 billion World Bank-supported human capital development programme aimed at reducing poverty, improving healthcare delivery, and boosting education standards in Nigeria. Speaking while... Read more »