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Cleared Of Corruption Charges By London Court, Ex-Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke Can Now Sleep Fine, May Slam Defamation Claims Against Buhari Govt Officials

Cleared Of Corruption Charges By London Court, Ex-Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke Can Now Sleep Fine, May Slam Defamation Claims Against Buhari Govt Officials

*'For 11 Long, Gruelling Years This Case Has Hung Over My Head And Has Tormented Me And My Family… *'But Today, ​The Past Decade Of Relentless And Unjust Vilification, Condemnation And Scrutiny Has Finally Come To An End' *Her Acquittal May Leave Certain Officials Of Buhari Regime, Journalists, With Defamation Cases, If She Pursues Matter By our reporter, and Reuters Finally, she can heave a huge sigh of relief, sleep with a cool head and walk tall, as she has been found not guilty of six bribery charges by a London jury on Wednesday after corruption investigations and trial against…
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Soldiers Make North-West Hot For Terrorists, Rescue Seven Kidnapped Farmers, Recover Motorcycles in Sokoto Terrorist Attack

Soldiers Make North-West Hot For Terrorists, Rescue Seven Kidnapped Farmers, Recover Motorcycles in Sokoto Terrorist Attack

*…Raid Lakurawa Hideouts in Kebbi, Recover Weapons, Explosives By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued seven kidnapped farmers and recovered several motorcycles following a terrorist attack on farmers in Gandi community, Rabah Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State. A credible security source disclosed the development to journalists in Sokoto on Tuesday, describing the operation as a significant success in ongoing efforts to enhance security in the area. According to the source, troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, stationed in Gandi, swiftly responded to the attack, leading to the rescue of the abducted…
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Suspected Cultists Kill Up-and-Coming Singer In Warri

Suspected Cultists Kill Up-and-Coming Singer In Warri

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri A suspected cult-related incident has claimed the life of a middle-aged man, identified simply as Yemi, in Iyara community, Warri South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when suspected rival cult members allegedly stormed the residence of the deceased and attacked him with machetes. Sources in the area told newsmen that the assailants were believed to be members of a rival cult group and targeted Yemi at his home. According to residents, the attackers reportedly trailed the victim to his residence before hacking him to death and fleeing the…
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Messi Masterclass In First World Cup Hattrick Destroys Algeria

Messi Masterclass In First World Cup Hattrick Destroys Algeria

*Riyad Mahrez, Others Left Helpless, Made To Look Like Inferior Professionals *Golden Boot Race Underway: Messi 3, Mbappe, Haaland 2 Each *Argentine Is First Player To Compete At Six World Cups By Felix Durumbah, Abuja, with additional report from Reuters Without mincing words, seriously, is there really a footballer on the planet currently better than Messi? He’s nearly 39 and still the best player in the world! Easily the greatest. Too old? Too lazy? Too complacent having won the mundial in 2022? Not a chance. What a show he put on in early hours (Nigeria Time) of Wednesday, 17 June…
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Natasha Idibia And Emergence Of A New Political Identity In Edo Politics

Natasha Idibia And Emergence Of A New Political Identity In Edo Politics

By Ajiri Daniels At a time when many Nigerians are becoming increasingly frustrated with traditional politics, a new generation of political figures is beginning to attract public attention not necessarily because of political dynasty or old structures, but because of visibility, relatability, and grassroots connection. Across Edo State, Natasha Idibia is gradually becoming one of the names generating that kind of conversation. For years, many citizens have complained about a political culture where elected officials disappear after elections, remain disconnected from ordinary people, and only return when political campaigns begin again. This growing distrust in conventional political leadership has created…
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Nigeria, Three Others Lead In World’s Highest Number Of School Attack Victims

Nigeria, Three Others Lead In World’s Highest Number Of School Attack Victims

*As Violent Attacks On Educational Institutions, Pupils, Staff Surge Globally Nigeria, Myanmar, Yemen and Cameroun recorded the highest numbers of people who fell victim to attacks on education from 2024 to now. More than 1,700 students and staff in total were killed or injured within the period as attacks on education globally surged by 40%. In an approximate total, there were more than 8,556 recorded incidents and 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed in 2024 and 2025 globally, according to new research. A report from the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) disclosed…
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Julius Berger Woos Investors To Busy Warri Port, Showcases Terminal As Trade Hub

Julius Berger Woos Investors To Busy Warri Port, Showcases Terminal As Trade Hub

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Julius Berger Services Nigeria Limited has intensified efforts to attract investors, importers, and exporters to Warri Port, Delta State, promoting its Multipurpose Terminal in the facility as a strategic hub for trade, logistics, and industrial development in Nigeria. The company said the terminal (Terminal C), located within the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) complex in Warri, possesses the infrastructure, security framework, and operational capacity needed to support increased commercial activities and boost regional trade. The company made the disclosure during a facility tour by members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, where the…
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CIVIC DUTY: UNICAL Graduates Elite Club, ACSS, Sensitize FCT Residents On Voter Registration

CIVIC DUTY: UNICAL Graduates Elite Club, ACSS, Sensitize FCT Residents On Voter Registration

By our reporter To promote civic participation and increase voter registration across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the University of Calabar Graduates Elite Club (UCGEC), in collaboration with Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)'s Area Councils Services Secretariat (ACSS) and Abuja Market Management, has kicked off a public sensitization campaign on the crucial responsibility. At the core of the campaign is the imperative for residents to register and obtain Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) so as to participate in the 2027 general elections and other relevant polling activities. Speaking to journalists during the sensitization exercise in Abuja, President of UCGEC, Dr. Chioma…
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WC ’26: ‘Battle Of African Teams’ Sees Mbappe’s France Edge Senegal 3-1

WC ’26: ‘Battle Of African Teams’ Sees Mbappe’s France Edge Senegal 3-1

It was dubbed the 'Battle of African Teams' because of the sheer number of blacks in both the French and Senegal squads. However, that's where the similarities end as the final scoreline of France 3 Senegal 1 saw a second African team, after South Africa, lose its opening match in World Cup 2026. The development means only Cote d'Ivoire has won from Africa so far, beating Ecuador 1-0 even as Morocco, Cape Verde and Egypt all drew. Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading goalscorer with a superb double as Les Bleus beat Senegal in their Tuesday World Cup opener in…
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De-Registration: Appeal Court Restores 2027 Hope For Atiku, Others, Rebukes High Court Judge Lifu For ‘Judicial Rascality’

De-Registration: Appeal Court Restores 2027 Hope For Atiku, Others, Rebukes High Court Judge Lifu For ‘Judicial Rascality’

A massive open rebuke came today for judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Justice Peter Odo Lifu, from the Appeal Court as it reprimanded him for "judicial rascality", among other stern words employed. At stake was the judge's verdict on Monday ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately de-register five opposition political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) whose presidential candidate for the 2027 election, former Vice President (VP) Atiku Abubakar, one among opposition voices spiritedly seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu, suddenly found his bid shaky. Aside ADC, the other parties the High Court directed…
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