Alleged coup plotters bought 32 vehicles for covert operations

Alleged coup plotters bought 32 vehicles for covert operations Mohammed Ma’aji, a Nigerian military colonel, has been reported to be the face behind the foiled coup aimed at toppling President Bola Tinubu’s government. By Nana Ismail People accused of planning a coup against President Bola Tinubu’s government reportedly bought 32 Golf and SUV vehicles to […]

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies bribe-taking at London corruption trial

  Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke arrives to attend her corruption trial at the Southwark Crown Court in London on January 26, 2026. The 65-year-old faces five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, all related to her time as Nigeria’s Minister for Petroleum Resources between 2010 and 2015 when […]

Woman dies mid-air on Ethiopian Airlines flight from Abuja to Washington DC

By Nnasom David A Nigerian family has raised the alarm over the mysterious death of their mother aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Abuja to Washington DC, United States. The family, who requested anonymity, took to social media to seek public assistance, alleging that the woman died under unclear circumstances while onboard the aircraft. In […]

Bishop Oyedepo to Pastors: Liars don’t Last in ministry

Bishop Oyedepo   By Olayinka Ajayi The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged gospel ministers to desist from telling lies in a bid to sustain or promote their ministries. Oyedepo gave the admonition on Sunday during the final day of the church’s 21-day […]

Nigerian nurse loses licence in Australia for sleeping on the job

Okembunachi Photo: Daily Mail A Nigerian-born nurse has been deregistered in Australia after a tribunal found that she repeatedly slept while on duty during night shifts at an aged care facility in Sydney. Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, 25, had her nursing registration cancelled and her name removed from the register after the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal […]

Beatrice Ekweremadu returns to Nigeria after serving half of 4-year and 6-month jail term in UK prison

Beatrice Ekweremadu returns to Nigeria after serving half of 4-year and 6-month jail term in UK prison By Enioluwa Adeniyi Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria following her release from a United Kingdom prison, The Punch learnt. Mrs Ekweremadu arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday, January 21, […]

Ex-Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke appears in london court for ‘£100,000 bribery’ trial

Ex-Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke appears in london court for ‘£100,000 bribery’ trial Diezani Alison-Madueke By Ignatius Igwe Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has appeared before the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom, for the preliminary hearing of her trial premised on bribery charges. Alison-Madueke, who was in office from 2010 to 2015, was […]

Video: CAF to take ‘appropriate action’ after chaotic AFCON 2025 final scenes

African football’s governing body CAF said Monday “appropriate action” would be taken against “those found guilty” after chaotic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF though did not attribute blame to either Senegal or Morocco. In Sunday’s final, most of the Senegalese players walked off in protest when referee Jean-Jacques Ndala […]

Eucharia Anunobi drags pastor to court over relationship claim in viral leaked audio

Eucharia Anunobi drags pastor to court over relationship claim in viral leaked audio By Vanessa Onah Veteran Nollywood actress and evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi, has threatened legal action against Psalm Okpe, founder of Fresh Oil Ministry International Church, over claims that they were romantically involved for more than five years. The dispute follows the circulation of […]

Latest FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles jump 12 places, now Africa’s third best after AFCON success

Latest FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles jump 12 places, now Africa’s third best after AFCON success   By Richard Ogunsile The Super Eagles of Nigeria have surged to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording an impressive 12-place climb following their strong showing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]

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