UPDATED: Enugu Govt Recovers ₦1.28bn from Sujimoto as EFCC Hands Over Cheques, Vows Further Recoveries

The Enugu State Government has recovered a total of ₦1.28 billion from Mr. Olasijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Ltd., following investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into the alleged diversion of funds meant for the construction of Smart Green Schools in the state. The recovered sum, part of monies paid … [Read more…]

Julius Abure to appeal court judgment sacking him as LP Nat’l Chairman

Julius Abure-led leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has vowed to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which recognised the Caretaker Committee headed by Nenadi Usman. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the party, Justice Peter Lifu, … [Read more…]

[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…]

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…]

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…]

FG Moves to Commercialize Research Outputs

…Adopts Market-Driven Innovation Strategy The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to commercializing research outputs and adopting a market-driven innovation approach to drive economic growth and national development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochi Udeh, SAN, disclosed this while receiving a delegation … [Read more…]

Police nab Man with human parts on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Operatives of the Federal Highway Patrol on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State have recovered a red cloth containing bones and other items suspected to be parts of a human corpse, concealed among passengers’ luggage. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan, the state capital, … [Read more…]