Month: July 2025

A pan-Igbo social and cultural group, the Ndi Asuu Bia Social Cultural Organisation, has thrown its weight behind agitations for the creation of Anioma State out of the present Delta State. This was sequel to spirited efforts by the Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, who has garnered the signature of over 80 of his […]

Across Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, one name continues to stand out for his unique blend of strategy, technical expertise, and purpose-driven impact – Olorunleke Olorunshola. As a certified Power Platform developer and enterprise solution architect, he is helping organizations large and small unlock new levels of efficiency, intelligence, and scalability through Microsoft low-code tools. […]

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has cautioned leaders of the Opposition Coalition on how to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu in 2027 to remain focused on their goal. He warned that any attempt to exclude any region from participating in the contest to select a […]

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted likely flash flooding in some states, including Sokoto, Lagos, Benue, among other States, this July, 2025. This was revealed according to NiMet predictions for states at risk of flooding this month, which were released on Monday. The flash flood risk alert for July 2025 shows the states with […]

Justice Daniel Osiagor of Federal High Court, Lagos, on Monday, convicted and sentenced nine Chinese nationals to one year in prison each for their involvement in cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. Justice Osiagor jailed the foreigners including Qin Xiao Yong, Luo Mao Yang, Liu Ni Ni, Liu Gang, Sun Qi (also known as Wan Jin Ping), […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two suspected fraudsters, Abel Sokari and Nkiruka Chukwuma, before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja’ Lagos for allegedly attempting to obtain €49,000,000 under false pretences from First Bank. The EFCC docked Sokari and Chukwuma alongside their company, Zakah Global Investment Limited, before Justice Mojisola […]

The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has launched $7,500 small grant fund for grassroots organisations working to monitor and check fraud associated with procurement processes in their states and Nigeria at large. The PPDC said the grant is an opportunity for small organisations, individuals or groups, who may not have the capacity to fund […]

Enugu State-owned commercial airline, Enugu Air, commenced operations on Monday following its official launch at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The ceremony had the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in attendance, alongside other dignitaries. Enugu Air is a key component of Governor Peter Mbah’s vision for a modern, integrated transportation system, […]

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested eight (8) suspected kidnappers in a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations across Delta, Katsina, Adamawa and Edo States. Two victims of kidnapping who had earlier been abducted by the hoodlums were also rescued by the police during the operations. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who gave […]

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has agreed a permanent move to Galatasaray. This was revealed by a Nigerian journalist and Osimhen’s close friend, Buchi Laba. In a post on his X handle on Monday, Laba wrote: “Exclusive: Victor James Osimhen says YES to Galatasaray & wants to continue with the Turkish Team. Napoli for weeks have […]