[VIDEO] Alleged N5.7b Fraud: EFCC Recovers Enugu’s ₦1.27bn from Sujimoto, Hands Over Cheques to Enugu Gov’t [DEVELOPING STORY]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered ₦1.27 billion from the CEO, Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, following the alleged diversion of funds and money laundering, totalling ₦5.7 billion and linked to the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools in different parts of Enugu state. The anti-graft agency formally handed over cheques … [Read more…]

Recognise Nenadi-led Labour Party, Court Orders INEC

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to forthwith recognise the Senator Nenadi Usman-led Caretaker Committee as the only valid authority to represent the Labour Party, pending when the party convenes a national convention. The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu in a … [Read more…]

E-Registration: APC Rejects Opposition’sClaims of Forced Membership Registration

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has refuted claims that local government chairmen are forcing civil servants to register or revalidate their membership with the party as a condition for receiving their salaries. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday during the revalidation of the party’s immediate past state chairman, Chief Ugochukwu Agballah, at Udi/Agbudu … [Read more…]

Akwa Ibom Gov’t Moves to Activate April Take-Off Date of International Airport

Hope for the full activation of the recently approved international status of the Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) received a major boost on Monday as the Committee on the Actualisation of the Airport’s International Status conducted a comprehensive inspection of facilities, ahead of the planned commencement of international flight operations in April. The inspection covered … [Read more…]

What I discussed with Tinubu – Kano Governor

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf yesterday gave an insight into his meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Aso Villa on Monday. Speculations were rife after the meeting because neither the President nor the governor spoke on the meeting’s outcome. According to a publication by The Nation, yesterday, the governor’s media adviser, Sunusi Bature, … [Read more…]

Gov. Mbah Approves Immediate Fencing of ESUT

…as VC, host communities applaud governor’s resolve to strengthen campus security The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved the immediate commencement of perimeter fencing at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) in a decisive move to enhance security for students, staff and critical infrastructure within the institution. The approval was … [Read more…]

Imo: Uzodimma Sets Up Committee for Rehabilitation of Communities Affected by Insecurity

Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, has inaugurated a Fact-Finding and Implementation Committee to drive the recovery and rehabilitation of communities recently affected by insecurity in the Okigwe zone. The initiative follows what the Governor described as successful efforts to restore peace in the area. The committee will focus on communities across Okigwe, Onuimo, … [Read more…]

Court dismisses Anyanwu’s suit on PDP secretaryship

Judge Mohammed Umar of Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, dismissed a suit filed by Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, the former factional National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking recognition as the party’s scribe. The Judge dismissed the suit following the expiration of Anyanwu’s tenure as secretary of the party in December 2025. … [Read more…]

Naira weakens to N1,420.5/$ at official market

The naira weakened marginally at the official foreign exchange market on Monday, closing at N1,420.5 to the dollar as global dollar sentiment softened amid renewed concerns over U.S. economic and geopolitical risks. Data published on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website showed the local currency depreciated slightly from its previous close, even as conditions … [Read more…]

VP Shettima, FMIST Minister Udeh, Attend WEF, As VP Unveils Nigeria House in Davos

…Minister Udeh Highlights Importance of First Ever Nigeria House to STI Ecosystem Leading a high-level Nigerian delegation, Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima, GCON, and the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochi Udeh, SAN, are attending the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.” On Monday, January 19, 2026, the … [Read more…]

Olawande, Fashola, Others to Speak at NIPR’s Nigeria Reputation Summit

Plans have been concluded for the maiden Nigeria Reputation Summit convened by Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG), a private sector-driven initiative of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Holding today, Tuesday, 20th January, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, the Summit will have in attendance, notable stakeholders from government, business, and civil … [Read more…]

Iwundu’s Late Brace Lifts Rangers Past Kun Khalifat in Owerri

Chidozie Iwundu struck twice, including a dramatic stoppage-time winner, as Rangers International edged Kun Khalifat 2-1 in their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 21 encounter in Owerri. The centre-back put the Flying Antelopes ahead three minutes before half-time, scoring his sixth league goal of the season to cap a dominant first-half display at the Dan … [Read more…]