The Securities and Exchange Commission has declared that Crypto Bridge Exchange, also known as CBEX, is not registered to operate as a digital assets exchange in Nigeria, warning the investing public against transacting with the platform. In a circular released by the commission on Thursday, it stated that CBEX, operating under various aliases such as…
A Magistrate Court in Enugu has arraigned Professor Uchenna Ezemagu, a lecturer at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), over false accusations that allegedly led to the arrest and suspension of HRH Igwe Christopher Okwor, a traditional ruler in Enugu State. The case, registered as Charge No: MEN/100C/2025, is being heard at the Admin…
A member of the House of Representatives, Solomon Bob, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association over its claim that the N300m reportedly paid to it by the Rivers State Government was a “gift.” Bob, who represents Akuku-Toru/Asari-Toru Federal Constituency, described the NBA’s position as “unreasonable and unbecoming” of a self-styled ombudsman, accusing the association of…
Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has approved the establishment of a 10-megawatt Independent Power Plant at Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), to solve electricity challenges in the university and the surrounding Uturu community. The governor made the announcement during a civic reception in his honour at Isuikwuato High School, Otankpa, hosted by the people…
Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, has asserted that the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has violated constitutional procedures and disregarded directives issued by President Bola Tinubu, warranting his removal. Falana made these remarks in a statement issued on Thursday. Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, was appointed by the President…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as mixed reactions have trailed the recent demolition of the Head Office of the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) located along the Nnewi-Owerri Road at Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra, by the state government. This reporter, Izunna Okafor, gathered that the Head Office…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that he cannot forgive the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, because the governor has not asked for forgiveness. Wike made this known through his media aide while reacting to a public appeal from ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo. Tompolo…
The family of Mr. Lubem Ordoo Ayagwa, a licensed private security guard, has filed a formal petition to the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, demanding justice over the alleged torture and death of their son while in the custody of the notorious Rapid Response Squad (RRS) based at Awkuzu Police Command. The petition was…
A lady has revealed the amount paid to the individuals who dressed as accident victims for Pretty Mike’s dramatic entrance at Obi Cubana’s birthday bash. Pretty Mike generated buzz with his entrance at Obi Cubana’s birthday party, storming the event with 50 women dressed as accident victims. Moreover, a lady who claims to have…
The Mayor of Idemili North Local Government Area (INLGA), Hon Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili) has commended the Local Government Service workers under the auspices of ‘Solution Vanguard’ for their resolution and strategic plans to vote for Governor Chukwuma Soludo come November 8, 2025 for a second term in office. Addressing Idemili North LGA workers with…
