Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, says the anti-graft agency has recovered over N566 billion, including 1,502 non-monetary assets, comprising 402 properties in 2023, 975 in 2024, and 125 in 2025. Roll on: Speaking at a forum in Abuja marking his two years in office, Olukoyede disclosed that the commission has recorded…
Activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore was on Thursday arrested by armed police officers at the Federal High Court in Abuja, shortly after attending proceedings in solidarity with Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Sowore, a vocal advocate for Kanu’s release, was reportedly approached by security operatives who insisted he…
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of ₦32.9 billion under a revised funding framework for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to boost primary healthcare delivery across Nigeria. The announcement was made during the 12th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW) held in Abuja….
“We stand together to celebrate Africa’s progress toward a continent free of polio and to renew our collective commitment to protecting every child,” declared Dr. Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, in his 2025 World Polio Day message. Under this year’s theme, End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere, Dr. Janabi highlighted that Africa…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Kanu Agabi (SAN), on Thursday withdrew from representing the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Kanu is facing a seven-count terrorism charge filed by the Federal Government. When the case was called,…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has appointed Nigerian tech and social entrepreneur Zephia Ovia-Ikem as a UNICEF NextGen Champion, a role focused on mobilizing private sector leaders and innovators to promote the rights and wellbeing of children and young people across Nigeria. Announcing the appointment, Wafaa Saeed, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, said Ovia-Ikem joins…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen netted a brace to lead Galatasaray to a 3–1 win over Bodø/Glimt in their UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday. The Super Eagles forward opened the scoring just three minutes into the game, firing a right-footed shot past Mario Lemina into the bottom corner. He doubled the lead half an hour…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate the $460 million Chinese loan obtained by the Goodluck Jonathan administration in 2010 for the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) — a project that was never completed. The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance…
Nigeria imported about 15.01 billion litres of petrol between August 2024 and early October 2025, accounting for 69% of total national supply during the 15 months, despite the start of local production at the Dangote refinery in September 2024. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) showed total petrol supply at…
Chelsea ruthlessly capitalized on an early red card for Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor to thrash the Dutch side 5-1 in their Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Enzo Maresca’s bold decision to make 10 changes proved inspired, as Marc Guiu and Moises Caicedo struck early before Enzo Fernandez and Estevao converted from the…
