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EFCC To Appeal Court Ruling Acquitting Ex-Ekiti Governor Fayose
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its intention to appeal the ruling of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, acquitted former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose of money laundering charges. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke delivered the judgement, clearing Fayose and his company, Spotless Investment Limited, of an 11-count charge filed by the...
NAF To Purchase 49 New Aircraft By 2026 — CAS
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has announced that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will acquire 49 cutting-edge aircraft by the end of 2026, significantly boosting its aerial capabilities. Speaking on Wednesday at the opening of the 2025 Aircraft Engineering Conference held at NAF Headquarters in Abuja, Air Marshal Abubakar emphasized the importance of enhancing aircraft serviceability...
Atiku Officially Resigns From PDP
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has officially resigned his membership from the opposition party. His resignation comes amid preparations for the 2027 general election and follows his admission of involvement in forming a new coalition party, the Alliance Democratic Congress. The resignation was made public through a letter dated Monday, July...
Obi, Atiku, El-Rufai Pay Tribute At Buhari’s Graveside In Daura
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor visited the graveside of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, on Wednesday after his burial. Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London at the age of 81, was laid to rest in his hometown on Tuesday. His funeral has...
Imo Police Ban Use Of Mini-Buses, Tricycles For Patrols
The Imo State Police Command has officially prohibited the use of unmarked mini-buses and commercial tricycles for patrol duties throughout the state. This directive, announced on Tuesday evening by Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma, comes in response to widespread public complaints regarding police tactical teams allegedly using such vehicles to harass, extort, and intimidate residents. Commissioner Danjuma condemned these actions as...
Hon. Amobi Ogah Celebrates Senator Darlington Nwokocha at 57, Hails Him As Pillar Of Democracy
The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Senator Darlington Nwokocha, as he clocks 57 years. In a congratulatory message issued on Monday, Hon. Ogah described Senator Nwokocha—fondly known as DARLOO—as a rare statesman, pillar of democracy, and courageous lawmaker whose influence and legislative accomplishments have gone...
Israel Warns Syria To Withdraw Forces In Druze
Israel on Wednesday threatened to increase its attacks on Syria unless the government withdrew its forces from the country’s south, where there have been deadly clashes between Druze and Bedouin tribes. Defence Minister Israel Katz called on Damascus to “leave the Druze in Sweida alone” after troops were sent to the region to quell the several days of unrest. “As we...
Court Upholds No-Case Submission In Money Laundering Trial Against Fayose
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday morning discharged and acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, of all charges in his long-standing money laundering case brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court upheld Fayose’s no-case submission, effectively ruling that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against him to warrant...
“Don’t Depend On Govt Patronage Alone, Make Contributions” – Otti Charges Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has tasked the leadership of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, not to rely on government patronage alone, but should reach out to all people to make contributions to enable them own the organisation. Otti, who stated this in his office when he received the state executive committee of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Abia State chapter,...
TikTok Deletes Over 3.6 Million Nigerian Videos Over Policy Violation
TikTok has removed more than 3.6 million videos from its platform in Nigeria between January and March 2025 for breaching its Community Guidelines, representing a 50 per cent increase from the previous quarter. This was disclosed in the platform’s Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, which highlights TikTok’s commitment to keeping its online community safe, respectful, and trustworthy. According to the...
