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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned social media influencer, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, over a fresh alleged ₦69.1 million fraud case. Blessing CEO was arraigned on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, before Justice R.A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. The EFCC filed a two-count charge against her, bordering on…

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the worsening insecurity across the country. Speaking during an interview in Washington DC, United States, Obi said Nigeria’s security situation has continued to deteriorate while political leaders appear more focused on the 2027 elections. According to him, as…

The South East Development Commission (SEDC), led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mark C. Okoye II, has presented updates on its ongoing programmes, strategic partnerships, and key regional development initiatives during an interactive oversight session with the Senate Committee on South East Development Commission. The session provided an opportunity for the commission to…

A sports analyst known as Beyond The Match has criticized reports linking Spanish giants Real Madrid with a €150 million move for Julián Álvarez, arguing that the manner in which the speculation has emerged shows a lack of respect for Atlético Madrid. Reacting to reports that both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are interested in signing the Argentine forward, Beyond The Match said his concern was…

A pro-Peter Mbah support group, Tomorrow Is Here Movement, has unveiled campaign vehicles, uniforms, musical instruments, public address systems and other mobilisation materials ahead of the 2027 governorship election, declaring its readiness to intensify grassroots advocacy for the governor’s second-term bid. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony in Enugu on Tuesday, the Convener of the group,…

For Professor Wole Alamu, hope has become both a plea and a burden. His wife, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, Principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, is among those abducted during a violent school attack on Friday, May 15, 2026. Since that morning, life for the LAUTECH Dean has shifted into waiting; waiting for calls, waiting for updates, and waiting…

An elderly Igbo woman in the United States has said she prefers living in Nigeria than her current abode. In a video recorded by her daughter, the woman who obviously misses home, expressed deep longing to return to Nigeria. Despite her daughter listing some ‘perks’ of living in America, including steady power supply, air conditioner and a comfortable environment, the elderly woman chose…

A delegation from the Kwankwasiyya movement has held a closed-door meeting with the national leader of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Henry Seriake Dickson, and the party’s national leadership in a bid to resolve internal disagreements in Kano State. According to a statement issued by the NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director Esq, the meeting, which lasted several hours, was…

Former Kano State Governor and national leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, says he remains willing to forgive Governor Abba Yusuf and reconcile with him despite their political differences, insisting that his affection for his former protégé has not diminished. Relationship between the two politicians soured after Yusuf defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party,…

Leaders and supporters of the Accord Party in Kaduna State have reaffirmed their support for the party’s presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, expressing confidence in his ability to provide leadership and address Nigeria’s pressing challenges ahead of the 2027 general election. The endorsement came during a rally held in Kaduna on Tuesday, where party members, youth groups, women…

Controversial Nigerian musician and social media personality, Speed Darlington, popularly known as Akpi, has sparked reactions online after expressing outrage over an airport parking fee of ₦203,500 he claimed to have paid for leaving his vehicle at the airport for four days. In a viral video circulating on social media, the singer angrily criticized the cost of living in Nigeria, questioning…

Former Labour Party spokesman and actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has made fresh allegations against Peter Obi and the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), claiming that aspirants seeking elective positions were compelled to pay millions of naira in what he described as bribes. Speaking during a recent interview on Channels Television, Okonkwo alleged that an Anambra State House of Representatives…

At the opening ceremony of Invest Lagos 3.0 held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotels and Suites, Abia State Governor Alex Otti showcased his administration’s economic reforms and investment opportunities, describing Abia as a fast-transforming state open to business and innovation. The event, which took place in Lagos State, brought together Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors from…

A yet-to-be-identified man has sparked reactions online after appearing in a viral video claiming that individuals he described as “bandits” allegedly contacted him on TikTok, sent him ₦100,000, and later demanded ₦100 million from him. In the trending clip, the man alleged that he participated in a supposed giveaway by posting his account number in the comment section of a TikTok post. He…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the borrowing pattern of the current administration, warning that Nigeria’s rising debt profile reflects what he described as “imprudent governance” and weak fiscal accountability. In a statement shared on social media, Obi alleged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has significantly increased Nigeria’s…

A commercial danfo bus carrying passengers veered off the road and fell into a canal near the Costain National Theatre axis in Lagos. Swift intervention by residents and emergency agencies, including LASEMA and LASTMA, ensured that all occupants were rescued safely. Thankfully, no lives were lost, with only minor injuries reported. The incident caused temporary traffic congestion as recovery…

Pope Leo XIV on Monday paid a visit to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, where he was received by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez during a major gathering with the Catholic faithful in the Spanish capital. The event formed part of the Pontiff’s apostolic visit to Madrid and attracted more than 70,000 members of the diocesan community, making it the largest engagement of his…