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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Aremu Muftau Ajagun before Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State for fraud. He was arraigned by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Commission on a one-count charge, bordering on advance fee fraud and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N145,000, 000.00 (One Hundred and Forty Five Million Naira). In a statement by the commission, signed by the Head of Media, Dele Oyewale, Aremu Muftau Ajagun was charged for acts with intent to defraud and for obtaining the sum of N145 million from one Adegbite…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Fire Service has confirmed a fuel-laden tanker accident and subsequent explosion at the Ugwu-Onyeama axis of Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. The state's Chief Fire Officer, Engr Okwudili Ohaa, who gave the confirmation on Wednesday in Enugu, noted that "no life was lost in the incident." Ohaa, who is also Director of Enugu State Fire Service, noted that the incident occurred at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday before Fire Service personnel rushed to the scene to extinguish the raging inferno and then brought it under control. According to him, "we were able to extinguish the fire after…

*Impersonation Alleged *Suspected Cultist Also Arrested *Cops Recover Firearms, Ammunition In Separate Operations By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Police Command arrested two suspects, including a military impersonator, for unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition, impersonation, and cultism. Firearms, ammunition, and other incriminating exhibits were recovered from the suspects in separate operations. A statement by the Command's spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed these. It stated that on 26 April, 2026 at about 11:00 a.m., operatives attached to the Command’s Department of Operations, while on routine patrol at Naira Triangle, along Abakaliki Road, Enugu, arrested one Victory Chinecherem Chukwuebuka Anyegbulam (a.k.a. “Aye Sir…

*You're Endangering A Lot Of Catholics In Iran's Nuclear Weapon Matter -Trump *Speak Truth -Pope The first-ever United States (US)-born Catholic Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, and his home country's President, Donald Trump, are at dagger's drawn over the matter of public positions taken on Iran's potential possession of nuclear power. Pope Leo, who became Pontiff during the administration of President Trump, said he has been unfairly targeted by the American administration for speaking out against the war on Iran -a charge the US government sees differently. Both global leaders are Christians by religion. Iran has been an Islamic Republic since…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri. Frontline development advocate and environmental rights activist in Delta State, Chief (Comrade) Mulade Sheriff, has pledged to bring about improved and sustainable development to his constituency, if given the mandate during the 2027 elections. He is running for House of Representatives seat for Warri constituency on the flag of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a press release today, Sheriff said: ”I am appealing to electorates in the Warri Federal Constituency to make a wise choice in the 2027 general election by voting me. I am your own and I want to pledge a purposeful, driven, unity,…

*First Batch Of Hajj Pilgrims Land In S/Arabia By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has introduced a daily environmental sanitation monitoring and enforcement system as part of efforts to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment across the state. The government also announced, on Tuesday, that its first batch of 315 intending pilgrims had arrived in Medina, Saudi Arabia. According to statements by Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, the state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, disclosed the latest environmental sanitation development during a press briefing held in the Ministry’s conference room to mark his first 100 days…

By our reporter A political earthquake of as yet unknown consequences hit the House of Representatives today as 16 lawmakers defected from the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), barely 24 hours after political heavyweights Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso dumped ADC for NDC. Obi and Kwankwaso, who seek a joint presidential ticket (known as OK) to run in the 2027 elections, had, weekend, quit ADC and yesterday berthed in NDC over what they described as internal crises, unceasing judicial issues and alleged external asphyxiation to kill the party. Since the duo's defection, reports said…

*We'll Strike Any US Naval Vessel Approaching Strait, Iran Warns *Attack American Ships And Be 'Blown Off Face Of The Earth' -Trump *Renewed War May See Nigeria Petrol Prices Skyrocket Further Bellicose talk between warring United States (US) and Iran, which had noticeably toned down over the past few weeks as efforts were made to craft a ceasefire, erupted once again yesterday between the belligerents over control of the vital Strait of Hormuz, near Iran. About a fifth of global oil shipping transits through the Strait, which Iran has blocked to vessels of nations it deems as pro-US, Washington's Arab…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Former Minister of Aviation and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Mr. Osita Chidoka, has called for inclusive governance and far-reaching institutional reforms as critical steps towards deepening democratic participation in Nigeria, declaring that “the age of excuses is over.” Chidoka made the call while delivering the 2nd Distinguished Personality Lecture of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) at the Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Multipurpose Auditorium, Enugu. The lecture, themed 'Beyond Participation: Rebuilding Nigeria’s Political Culture for a New Generation', focused on what he described as Nigeria’s “democratic crisis.” Drawing…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated a leader of the party in state, Chief Nureni Akanbi (Iba Oluyole), Laguna Balogun of Ibadanland, as he celebrated his birthday. Oguntoyinbo, in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, stated that he joined family members, friends, political associates and other wellwishers of Chief Akanbi in wishing him a happy birthday as he turned 82. Oguntoyinbo, in the statement described Chief Akanbi, who is also Baba Isale Musulumi of Ibadanland, as a distinguished grassroots politician, community leader, and great political…