In a fiery denunciation of the ongoing legal travails of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s administration for allegedly enabling the weaponisation of state power under the guise of justice.Taking to her verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the respected public policy advocate lashed outContinue reading "“Ezekwesili Slams Tinubu’s Government: ‘Nigeria Now Global Laughing Stock Over Senator Natasha’s Trial'”"
Terror on the River: Governor Alia Reveals Gunmen Behind Benue Massacre Now Advancing Toward Nasarawa
In a chilling revelation, Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has disclosed that the gunmen who recently unleashed mayhem on several communities in the state came in overwhelming numbers and launched a coordinated military-style assault—first targeting Nigerian security forces before turning their weapons on innocent civilians. Speaking in a live interview on Arise NewsContinue reading "Terror on the River: Governor Alia Reveals Gunmen Behind Benue Massacre Now Advancing Toward Nasarawa"
Tinubu’s Mockery Backfires: Labour Party Slams President Amidst APC’s North East Crisis
The Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, PhD, has taken a bold stand on X (formerly Twitter), firing back at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what she described as an undemocratic and shameful celebration of opposition disarray. In a strongly worded statement, Usman condemned the President's recent remarks in which heContinue reading "Tinubu’s Mockery Backfires: Labour Party Slams President Amidst APC’s North East Crisis"
EFCC Slams Ponzi Queen With 14-Count Charge Over N13.8 Billion Mega Fraud in Rivers State
In a dramatic twist to one of Nigeria’s largest financial scams in recent years, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Precious Williams, the embattled Director of Glossolalia Nigeria Ltd and Pelegend Nigeria Ltd, for allegedly orchestrating a sprawling Ponzi scheme that swindled over 3,000 unsuspecting Nigerians out of a staggering ₦13.8 billion.Williams,Continue reading "EFCC Slams Ponzi Queen With 14-Count Charge Over N13.8 Billion Mega Fraud in Rivers State"
Middle East on Edge: Israel Eliminates Iran’s Top Military Commander Ali Shadmani Amid Escalating Conflict
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, the Israeli military has confirmed the assassination of Ali Shadmani, Iran’s highest-ranking military commander and wartime chief of staff. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), in a statement on Tuesday, described Shadmani as the “most senior architect of Iran’s regional military strategy” and a central figure in orchestrating Tehran’s foreignContinue reading "Middle East on Edge: Israel Eliminates Iran’s Top Military Commander Ali Shadmani Amid Escalating Conflict"
TERROR IN THE SOUTHEAST: Armed Herdsmen Strike Abia Community, Multiple Feared Dead as Enugu Counts More Losses
The specter of violence returned to the Southeast over the weekend, as armed herdsmen unleashed a brutal assault on a community in Abia State, leaving a trail of death and fear in their wake.The Abia State Government has officially confirmed the attack in Umunneochi Local Government Area, with several residents feared dead. Though exact casualtyContinue reading "TERROR IN THE SOUTHEAST: Armed Herdsmen Strike Abia Community, Multiple Feared Dead as Enugu Counts More Losses"
Air India Grounds Ahmedabad-London Flight Again Following Catastrophic Crash — Passengers Stranded Amid Tension
In the shadow of one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India’s recent history, Air India has once again grounded a flight on the same Ahmedabad to London route, igniting fresh concerns over the airline’s fleet safety.Just days after Air India Flight AI171 tragically crashed into a residential area—leaving only one survivor out of 242Continue reading "Air India Grounds Ahmedabad-London Flight Again Following Catastrophic Crash — Passengers Stranded Amid Tension"
“Get Out of Tehran Now!” – Trump Warns Iranians Amid Escalating Israel-Iran War After G7 Summit Walkout
As the violent conflict between Iran and Israel enters its fifth consecutive day, former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic and urgent warning to Iranian citizens: “Evacuate Tehran immediately.” The call came late Monday via Trump’s Truth Social platform, just hours after he made a surprise early departure from the G7 Summit inContinue reading "“Get Out of Tehran Now!” – Trump Warns Iranians Amid Escalating Israel-Iran War After G7 Summit Walkout"
Inside Job Exposed: Ecobank Staff Jailed for N2.4 Million Cyber Fraud in Lagos
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced a staff member of Ecobank Nigeria Plc, Solomon Stephen Ufayo, to one year imprisonment after he was found guilty of cyber fraud amounting to N2,404,000.Justice Yellim Bogoro handed down the verdict on Monday, June 16, 2025, following Ufayo’s guilty plea to a one-count charge leveledContinue reading "Inside Job Exposed: Ecobank Staff Jailed for N2.4 Million Cyber Fraud in Lagos"
Drunk Policeman Attached to Lagos Judge Guns Down Errand Boy, Claims ‘Warning Shot’ Gone Wrong
In a chilling incident that has sparked public outrage, a Nigerian police officer, Inspector Ayeni Adeolu, attached to Justice Ramon Oshodi in Lagos State, has confessed to fatally shooting a young errand boy under highly questionable circumstances. The tragedy occurred in Ikeja, the state capital, and has once again thrown a harsh spotlight on theContinue reading "Drunk Policeman Attached to Lagos Judge Guns Down Errand Boy, Claims ‘Warning Shot’ Gone Wrong"
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