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Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, has denied claims that he married his wife, Regina Daniels, when she was 17 years old. In a detailed statement released via his official social media account, the lawmaker described the allegations as false, malicious, and misleading, insisting that Regina was 21 years old at the time of their marriage. According to Nwoko, his first meeting with Regina included a discussion […]

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has declared that Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima, the naval officer seen in a viral video exchanging words with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, did not violate any law or military regulation during the encounter. Speaking in an interview, Matawalle clarified that the naval officer’s actions were in line with standard operational procedures, stressing that Yerima merely carried out […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a no-case submission filed by a former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwuyenre Anamekwe Nwabuoku, in his ongoing trial for alleged money laundering offences. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution, led by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had presented sufficient evidence establishing a prima facie case against the defendant, warranting that he enters […]

The Senate has rejected the written explanations submitted by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding the alleged unaccounted ₦210 trillion uncovered in the financial reports of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAuGF) covering 2017 to 2023. The decision was taken during a tense session of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wadada (APC, Nasarawa West), on Tuesday. The NNPCL management, which […]

he Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding members of the Armed Forces carrying out lawful assignments across the country. He gave the assurance while addressing journalists during a ministerial press briefing on preparations for the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Celebration and Remembrance Day, held at the National Defence College in Abuja on Wednesday. Responding to questions about the reported altercation between the Minister […]

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that ongoing diplomatic engagements between Nigeria and the United States are yielding positive results, with both nations working to ease recent tensions and strengthen long-standing relations. Officials disclosed that open channels of communication have led to a better mutual understanding, particularly regarding the complexities surrounding Nigeria’s internal security challenges and social diversity. Speaking in a televised interview, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation noted […]

  A wave of panic has swept through the Federal Civil Service following the abduction of six senior Directors from the Federal Ministry of Defence by armed assailants along the Kaba–Lokoja highway. The incident occurred on Monday, November 10, 2025, as the officials were travelling from Lagos to Abuja to participate in a Directorate-level promotion examination. According to reliable accounts, the convoy conveying the officers was ambushed in what eyewitnesses […]

  The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has officially appointed Bilaal Akinola as the new Chief Imam of Oyo land, marking a significant moment for the ancient town’s Muslim community and religious leadership. The appointment follows a careful selection and screening process to fill the revered position left vacant after the passing of the former Chief Imam, Mashood Ajokidero III, who died in early 2023. The announcement was made […]