Pastor Bolaji Idowu

BREAKING: Pastor Bolaji Idowu Arrested for Alleged Real Estate Fraud, Money Laundering

Operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the Nigerian police are currently grilling the Lead Pastor of the Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), Bolaji Idowu, in the Federal Capital Territory,... Read more »
Sanwo Olu

Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 Into Law

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu have signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into Law at the State House, Alausa Ikeja. The Lagos State Electricity Law 2024 is a comprehensive plan of... Read more »
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FCT Police Clamp Down on Criminals as Command Parades Multiple Suspects

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Olutunji Disu, has hinted on intensified tactical operations within the FCT, saying the initiative has been yielding positive results. Addressing journalists in Abuja while... Read more »
Ahmed Kuru

BREAKING: Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-AMCON MD Ahmed Kuru Over Alleged N76 Billion Fraud

Justice Mojisola Dada of a Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, has ordered arrest of the former Managing Director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Lawal Kuru for his absence in... Read more »
Dele Farotimi

BREAKING: Human Rights Lawyer, Dele Farotimi Arrested By Police Over Alleged Defamation of Tony Elumelu

Earlier, Akelicious reported that Farotimi raised the alarm over alleged threats to his life by some Nigerian elites in collusion with the security agencies and some legal experts. A human rights lawyer,... Read more »
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Aero Contractors cuts airfares to ₦80,000 for ALL destinations

Aero Contractors, Nigeria’s oldest aviation company, says travellers will pay a minimum of N80,000 for local flights this festive season. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Ado Sanusi, the airline’s managing director, said... Read more »
Oshiomhole

774 Thieves Better Than One Big Thief, Oshiomhole Backs Financial Autonomy for LGs

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has advocated for local government (LG) autonomy, arguing that decentralizing power is preferable to concentrating resources under a single leader.  Speaking at a forum on LG... Read more »
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A Mother’s Legacy Lives On: As High Chief Dr Wayles Celebrates 5 Years of Mother’s Remembrance

The Chairman, DE WAYLE’S GROUP OF COMPANIES, High Chief (Dr.) Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore (JP, FCILG)in a heartwarming display of devotion and gratitude to God, Almighty hosted a remarkable 5th Memorial Service... Read more »
Francis Nwifuru

Ebonyi Governor, Francis Nwifuru Spends N8.2 Billion on Luxury Cars

The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, approved over N8.2billion for the purchase of luxury vehicles for himself and other government officials between January and September 2024, The report revealed that the purchase... Read more »
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President Tinubu Welcomed by Ramaphosa at Tuynhuys for Nigeria-South Africa BNC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu being received by President Cyril Ramaphosa at Tuynhuys in Cape Town, Western Cape, for the 11th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and Nigeria. Read more »
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Four Injured as Toyota Coaster Bus Collides with Parked BRT in Lagos

A white Toyota Coaster bus with Registration Number KJA-380-XV collided with a parked Lagos State BRT, Registration Number AGL938-YD while on motion and caused significant damage and injuries. The accident Toyota Coaster... Read more »
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Tax Reform Bills: Northern Youths Stage Solidarity Rally for Barau in N/Assembly 

Thousands of youths from across the 19 Northern States of the country staged a solidarity rally on Tuesday in support of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, describing... Read more »
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President Tinubu Arrives in South Africa for 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Arrives South Africa for the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa The BNC deliberations will be across eight working groups, each focusing... Read more »
Shehu Sani

Shehu Sani Reacts to news of CBN sacking 1,000 employees

Former Senator Shehu Sani has expressed concern over reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to retire approximately 1,000 employees as part of a workforce realignment strategy. Sani warned that... Read more »
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24-Year-Old Ebuka Killed by Police Officer at Checkpoint Buried

Ebuka, a 24-year-old man tragically shot and killed by a police officer at a checkpoint along the Onitsha/Owerri road, has been laid to rest. The incident, which left his family devastated, has... Read more »
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Mother of Late Sylvester Oromoni Passes Away

Rosemary Oromoni, the mother of Sylvester Oromoni Jr., the Dowen College student whose tragic death in 2021 stirred national outrage over bullying in schools, has passed away. Family sources suggest the grief... Read more »
Simon Ekpa

Simon Ekpa’s offence is not bailable — Finnish Police tell Biafrans, others

The Finnish police say Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will remain in custody until his trial. The police said the Finnish legal system does... Read more »
Lateef Fagbemi

AGF Lateef Fagbemi Defends Nigerian Military Operations at ICC Assembly

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has asked the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands, to stop the prolonged investigation... Read more »
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Abia State Airport Project Gains Momentum as Land Donor Communities Reach Agreement

The Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije, who gave this cheering news to newsmen, said that this follows extensive discussions and community negotiations by the Chief of Staff to the... Read more »
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Nigeria Secures $2.2 Billion Eurobonds To Finance 2024 Budget Deficit

Nigeria secures $2.2bn Eurobonds to finance 2024 budget deficitThe Debt Management Office (DMO) says Nigeria has successfully priced $2.2bn in Eurobonds that will mature in 2031 (6.5 years) and 2034 (10 years)... Read more »