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  The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of  11 Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian and one Indonesian to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud before Justices Yellim Bogoro and A. O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts were arraigned on Friday, May 30, 2025,  on separate charges bordering on possession of fraudulent documents. The convicts are: Winnie De Jesus, Kayceelynn Remorin, Irish Chna, Darwisa Esmael, Kimberly Nisperos, Savien Cire Renovilla, Zeng Zerong and Guo Bin, Others are: Jessa…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Government has reacted to the arrest of the fleeing suspected ritualist and kidnap kingpin, Obi Levi Obieze, by men and officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) along the Badagry-Seme Road, Lagos State, South-West Nigeria, commending the vigilance of the personnel. The government, which also disclosed that the suspect’s mansions at his Umumba Ndiagu country home in Ezeagu Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, have already been demolished by the authorities on Tuesday, May 28, in line with the state's extant laws regarding property linked to kidnapping. Reinforcing this, a statement by the…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna It rained tears and sorrow today in Kaduna when the body of popular Pastor, Rev. David Ayuba Azzaman, who died in a car accident on May 24, 2025, was committed to earth. Mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, his widow, sisters and brothers, church members, friends and well wishers could not hold back tears as emotions rose high during remarks on Azzaman by some Christian clerics at the burial prayer service ceremony held in his church. Indeed, King Worship Chapel and Ministry, Sabon Tasha, his church, where he was the Assistant General Overseer, was filled to overflowing…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. INEC fixed Saturday, July 20, 2026 for the election in Ekiti State, while Saturday, August 8, 2026, was announced as the date for the poll in Osun State. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this known during the swearing-in of six newly-appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja on Friday, May 30. The RECs were recently confirmed by the National Assembly, after their presentation to the legislature by President Bola Tinubu. Professor Yakubu added that the electoral umpire…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has endorsed the State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, and his Deputy, Dr. Sam Ode, as sole candidates for the 2027 gubernatorial election in the State. Similarly, the party also endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima as the only presidential ticket of the party they would support in the state in 2027. The party took the decision on Thursday at IBB Square, Makurdi, the State capital, during the second anniversary in office celebration of Gov. Alia. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the…

*Urge Gov Makinde To Urgently Intervene By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Students of Christian Mission School for the Deaf in Ibadan, Oyo State, have called on the state government to stop the planned sale of the school's 39-acre land. The land is located at Kilometre 18, Lagos - Ibadan Expressway. The students are opposed to the sale, strongly rumoured to be in the works with political office holders and other powerful individuals eyeing the vast plot, raising serious concerns on issues of abuse of power by persons in high government office, compassion for society's vulnerable or lack of same by leaders…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, said his administration is laying the foundations for the South-East state’s prosperity and future. Mbah stated this while addressing a mammoth crowd that gathered at Okpara Square, Enugu, the state capital, to felicitate him on his second anniversary in office on Thursday, May 29. “In just two years, we have begun to rewire the foundation of Enugu State for future promise. We have constructed over 800 kilometers of roads, opening access to farms, markets, industry, schools, and hospitals. “To date, we have delivered five ultra-modern terminals across the state:…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has shut down the popular Saint Mary Catholic Church, Oke-Padre, Ibadan, for violating "severe environmental laws." The government said the action arose from the church's dilapidated toilet facilities that caused air pollution and sewage overflow in the area. The development was contained in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Thursday,May 29. In it, the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Seun Ashamu, was quoted as saying that the situation contravened the state environmental regulations and required "urgent intervention" to prevent potential health hazards. Ashamu…

Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunting spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage and determination. The economic and general situation of the country I inherited required that we redirect the country’s affairs with a bold and new vision. I immediately implemented two necessary policies to stop our country from further drifting into the precipice. It was apparent that if the federal government and the other two tiers…