Category: News
Olukoyede charges Guinness management on regulatory compliance
Abuja, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has charged the management of Guinness Nigeria Plc to sustain strict compliance with rules and regulations in the conduct of its business operations in Nigeria. Olukoyede gave the charge on Tuesday while receiving the management team of the…
EFCC presents second witness in trial of Austrian over undeclared $800,575 and €651,505 at Lagos airport
Lagos, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday presented its second prosecution witness in the trial of an Austrian national, Kavlak Onal, who is facing charges over alleged failure to declare $800,575 and €651,505 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The defendant was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Customs…
FCT minister Wike visits APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has paid a visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, at his residence in Abuja. The visit, which took place on Tuesday, was seen as part of ongoing political consultations and engagements among key stakeholders…
President Tinubu meets Madagascar’s President Randrianirina at Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held a bilateral meeting with the President of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting formed part of ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and deepening cooperation between Nigeria and Madagascar in key areas…
Macron and Ruto: Diplomacy meets athletics as ‘Africa Forward’ Summit takes centre stage
Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026 French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto have taken centre stage at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, where discussions focused on diplomacy, youth development, innovation, and the growing role of athletics in strengthening international cooperation. The summit gathered African leaders, policymakers, investors, and development partners to explore…
Court of Appeal declines bail for sexual harassment convict Cyril Ndifon
Abuja, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has declined to grant bail to convicted sexual harassment offender, Cyril Ndifon, pending the determination of his appeal. The court’s decision means the former professor will remain in custody while legal proceedings relating to his appeal continue. Ndifon was previously convicted over charges…
PRESIDENT TINUBU, DANJUMA TO HEADLINE GOWON AUTOBIOGRAPHY LAUNCH IN ABUJA
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd), are set to headline the public presentation of the long-awaited autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Abuja. The event, which will take place at…
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Image
Los Angeles, United States,May 10, 2026 British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, seeking at least $15 million in damages over the alleged unauthorized use of her image on television packaging. According to court filings, the singer accused Samsung of using a copyrighted photograph of her without permission in a…
Awka, Enugu EFCC Directorates Strengthen Regional Synergy Against Corruption in South-East
Enugu, Nigeria, May 10, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Awka and Enugu Zonal Directorates have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger inter-zonal collaboration, intelligence sharing, and operational synergy in the fight against corruption and financial crimes across the South-East region. The resolution was reached during a strategic working visit by Ofen-Imu Atiba Sunday and…
NSA Ribadu Meets U.S. Acting National Security Adviser Marco Rubio
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, was pictured in a high-level engagement with the Acting National Security Adviser and U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, as part of ongoing security diplomacy discussions. The meeting reflects continued cooperation between Nigeria and the United States on intelligence sharing, counterterrorism coordination, and broader…