Documents have shown how the $6,230,000 cash allegedly stolen from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on February 8, 2023, was shared. President Bola Tinubu had set up a special investigative team, led by Jim Obaze, to probe the tenure of Godwin Emefiele, former CBN governor. The team had claimed that $6.2 million was removed…
A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki’s residence on Wednesday to offer condolences on the passing of his mother, Mrs. Florence Saraki. Obi disclosed this in photos from his visit shared on X.com on Wednesday. His caption read, “Today in Lagos, I paid a condolence visit to my dear brother, former…
The people of Okpoama community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have butchered another giant whale that was grounded in the seaside community. The whale, measuring about 15 meters long and five meters wide at a height of about three meters, was dead when residents saw it on the beach on Wednesday morning….
Former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has been expelled from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Shaibu was expelled alongside three prominent members, including Dan Orbih, National Vice Chairman (South South) and Omorgie Ogbeide-Ihama, former House of Representatives member. The State Publicity Secretary, Ogie Vasco, announced the expulsion, citing anti-party activities. He said the decision…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is preparing to send its first citizen into space. The Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Mathew Adepoju disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. The FG signed the Memorandum of Understanding in a collaboration between NASRDA and The Space Exploration and Research Agency….
The recently-announced members of the Governing Council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State have been inaugurated by the State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. It was gathered that the inauguration ceremony, which the Governor performed on Wednesday, June 19, at the Chambers of the Anambra State Executive Council, in Government House, Awka, the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ongoing trial against the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to September 23, 25, and 26, 2024 following the inability of the trial to commence properly. Justice Binta Nyako made the adjournment after the defense counsels prayed the court to explore…
Two Nigerian cities have been named as the cheapest for expatriates to live in, in 2024 Nigeria’s Abuja, and its commercial hub, Lagos, were ranked first and second cheapest cities according to Mercer’s Cost of Living rankings. The report highlights that the cost of living is a crucial consideration for expatriates when selecting a city…
France captain Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for France in their game with the Netherlands after breaking his nose in their opening win at Euro 2024. The 25-year-old striker was forced off during Monday’s 1-0 victory over Austria after his face struck opponent Kevin Danso’s shoulder during an aerial duel Mbappe was taken to hospital,…
Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper is leading a shortlist of candidates vying for the vacant managerial position at Leicester. The 44-year-old has been out of work since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in December but has held talks with their East Midlands rivals. Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter and West Brom boss…
