Former University Vice Chancellor Arraigned For N19.7 million Fraud, May End Up In Prison
A former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsinma, Professor Armayau Bichi has been arraigned before the Katsina State High Court by the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Arraigned before Justice Musa Abubakar, on…
“Christian Genocidization” of the Kaiama Massacre
By Farooq Kperogi When I ended my update on the heartrending mass murder and abductions of the people of Woro in Kaiama LGA by calling attention to the Muslim identity of the victims, just so some screwdriver salesman won’t use…
DHQ Finally Admits US Soldiers In Nigeria
The military high command on Thursday confirmed the presence of United States troops in Nigeria but dismissed suggestions of combat deployment. It clarified that the American personnel are not engaged in ground operations or combat roles, stressing that their presence…
₦80.2bn Kogi Fraud: How N46.5m was Transferred to American International School
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, continued on Thursday, February 5, 2026, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with the Eight Prosecution Witness, PW8, Gabriel Ochoche, testifying how the sum of…
Court Jails Orya, Ex-NEXIM Bank MD, 490 Years for N2.4b Bank Fraud
Justice F.E. Messiri of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja on Thursday, February 5, 2026 convicted and sentenced a former Managing Director, Nigerian Export Import Bank, NEXIM to 490 years imprisonment for bank fraud. The convict was arraigned…
Gov. Nwifuru Gives Commissioners Three-Month Ultimatum To Complete Projects Or Face Sanctions
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has given commissioners of key ministries—including Works, Infrastructure, Water Resources, Environment, Commerce and Industry, Housing, and Special Duties—a three-month ultimatum to complete all ongoing projects under their portfolios or face sanctions. The directive was…
Senate Cites Network Challenges as Key Reason for Rejecting Mandatory Real-Time Electronic Transmission of Results
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has highlighted persistent network coverage issues as a major obstacle to the real-time electronic transmission of election results, explaining the Senate’s decision to reject a proposed amendment…
Your Work Has Won 2027 Already, No Need for Campaign – Abia Pensioners Tell Otti
Pensioners in Abia State, operating under the banner of Concerned Abia Pensioners, have advised Governor Alex Otti against spending public funds on political campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that his achievements in office have already secured the people’s…
Armenian Opposition Party Proposes ‘Ministry of Sex’ to Tackle Women’s Sexual Dissatisfaction
A proposal to create a “Ministry of Sex” in Armenia has stirred public debate as the country heads toward parliamentary elections. The suggestion was raised by Sargis Karapetyan, co-founder of the Strong Armenia political movement, during a recent podcast discussion….
Gunmen Kill 162 in Kwara Village Attack, Red Cross Says
Gunmen killed at least 162 people in Nigeria’s Kwara state in one of the deadliest attacks in the country in recent months, a Red Cross official said Wednesday. The attack late Tuesday on a village in the west-central state came…