Category Archives: FEATURE

As Nigerians reel from shattered dreams and empty bank accounts, anti-graft agency collaborates with Interpol to hunt down fraudsters behind fraudulent digital trading platform The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared an all-out war on the perpetrators of the now-collapsed CBEX digital trading platform, a Ponzi scheme that duped scores of Nigerians outContinueContinue reading “EFCC Unleashes Global Manhunt to Recover Billions Lost to CBEX Ponzi Scheme”

Tension has gripped Anambra State following the shocking killing of a young woman, Chiamaka Okeke, allegedly shot dead by an operative of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s security outfit, Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as the Agunechemba.The tragic incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the bustling Ibeto Junction in Nnewi, located inContinueContinue reading “Outrage in Anambra as Soludo’s Security Operative Shoots Woman Dead Amid Traffic Chaos in Nnewi”

As the administration of Governor Dr. Kefas Agbu marks its second anniversary, the people of Taraba State are confronted with a sobering question: Where is the leadership steering the ship of state heading? After nearly a decade of governance marred by mismanagement and apathy, citizens once again find themselves at a crossroads—caught between fleeting hopeContinueContinue reading “Taraba on the Edge: A Fractured Hope and the Crisis of Leadership Under Governor Kefas Agbu”

In a strategic move to further cushion the effects of Nigeria’s fuel crisis, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has slashed the wholesale price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N835 per litre, a 3.5% reduction from the N865 announced just six days ago.This latest adjustment—announced via an official notice to marketers on Wednesday—marks theContinueContinue reading “Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Wholesale Price to N835: Nigerians Still Await Relief at the Pumps”

By Zagazola Makama As fresh graves are dug in Kimakpa Village following yet another blood-soaked night, the haunting question echoes across Plateau State: Will the government act before the entire region plunges into uncontrollable chaos?On his official X handle, renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama sounded the alarm: “As Kimakpa Mourns, All EyesContinueContinue reading ““Plateau on the Brink: As Kimakpa Bleeds, Will Mangu Be Next?””

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has firmly rebutted claims by the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, that the state paid N300 million to secure the rights to host the association’s 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC).In a strongly worded statement on Monday, Emeka Obegolu (SAN), Chairman of the 2025 AGC Planning Committee, clarified thatContinueContinue reading “NBA Fires Back at Rivers Administrator: N300 Million Was a Gift, Not Payment for Hosting Rights”

In a dramatic twist to the escalating political crisis gripping Rivers State, Chief Magistrate Ejike King George has tendered his resignation, denouncing what he termed a “quasi-military administration” imposed by the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu.In a powerfully worded resignation letter dated April 11, 2025, and addressed to the Honourable Chief Judge of RiversContinueContinue reading “Shock Resignation: Rivers State Chief Magistrate Quits Over ‘Quasi-Military’ Takeover, Slams Tinubu’s Governance Approach”

Popular Nigerian street-hop sensation, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, better known by his stage name Portable, has found himself behind bars at the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, following his failure to meet tough bail conditions handed down by an Upper Area Court.The controversial “Zazoo Zeh” crooner was arraigned on Monday on a slewContinueContinue reading ““Drama in Ilorin: Singer Portable Remanded in Prison Over Explosive Feud with Fellow Artist””

In a bold and emphatic statement, the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has declared that the safety of any individual or group entering the state without official notification or clearance cannot be guaranteed.The governor’s stern warning was issued on Monday through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, in a press release titled,ContinueContinue reading ““No Clearance, No Entry”: Governor Alia Warns Unscheduled Visitors Amid Security Concerns in Benue”

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning of mixed weather conditions, including thunderstorms, sunshine, and light dust haze, affecting various parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday. The agency also cautioned citizens about the rising risk of heat stress due to elevated temperatures, urging the public to take necessary precautions to protectContinueContinue reading “NiMet Forecasts Three-Day Thunderstorms, Dust Haze, and Heat Stress Risks Across Nigeria”