Court Upholds 490-Year Jail Term for Ex-NEXIM Bank MD Robert Orya Over ₦2.4bn Fraud
The Court of Appeal has upheld former NEXIM Bank MD Robert Orya’s 490-year cumulative jail sentence over a ₦2.4bn fraud case.
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EFCC Trains South-East NGOs on Terrorism Financing Risks
The EFCC has trained South-East NGOs on terrorism financing risks, urging stronger financial controls without disrupting legitimate humanitarian work.
2027: PDP Begins Battle to Reclaim Abia Governorship
The party says it has learnt from its 2023 defeat and will not repeat the mistakes that cost it the governorship.
2027: 19 Political Parties Sign Peace Accord in Kogi
The parties pledged to reject violence, hate speech and intimidation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
2027: SDP Candidate Adewole Adebayo Challenges Tinubu to Public Debate
Adebayo unveiled the SDP's 2027–2031 manifesto and promised to tackle poverty and insecurity if elected president.
Osun: APC Withdraws Petition Challenging Adeleke’s Re-election
The APC has withdrawn its petition challenging Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship
Osun Tribunal Drama: APC, PDP Candidates Disown Petitions Challenging Adeleke’s Victory
Confusion deepens as petitions bearing opposition candidates’ names surface at election tribunal despite denials of authorisation
Peter Obi Declares Makinde Qualified for Presidency, Calls for Unity and Issue-Based Politics
Peter Obi has described Seyi Makinde as qualified to contest the presidency in 2027, while calling for unity, justice and issue-based politics. Speaking in Abuja, Obi...
Dangote Refinery IPO: Share Offer Opens September 14 at ₦525
Africa’s landmark refinery share sale targets ₦2.15 trillion as Dangote seeks to broaden ownership and fund expansion
NANS Hails UNILESA VC Over Students’ Reinstatement, NYSC Upload List
NANS Southwest has commended UNILESA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Taiwo Asaolu after confirming the reinstatement of affected students and resolution of NYSC mobilisation...
OSCOHEALTH SUG Disowns Unauthorised UNILESH Collaboration Party Flyer
OSCOHEALTH SUG Social Director has disowned a circulating flyer announcing an alleged UNILESH-OSCOHEALTH collaboration party, stating that neither the Union nor relevant...
Adeleke Leaves Nigeria for Vacation, Orders Probe into Koka Kingship Dispute
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has travelled to Europe for a vacation and medical checks. Before his departure, he directed the Ministry of Local Government and...
2027: Opposition Pushes Four-Year Single-Term Presidency to Challenge Tinubu
Nigeria's opposition parties are negotiating a four-year single-term Government of National Competence and a common presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 election.
EFCC Adopts 72-Hour Freeze Strategy to Stop Suspicious Funds Before They Disappear
The EFCC has adopted a proactive strategy to detect and temporarily freeze suspicious funds within 72 hours, with increased focus on cryptocurrency transactions.
Three Killed, 20 Injured in Osun Road Crash
Three people were killed and 20 injured in a crash involving a Toyota Hiace bus and Volkswagen Golf on the Ife-Ilesa Expressway in Osun State.
OSCOHEALTH Sets Sept 10 for Second-Batch Entrance Exam
Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, has fixed September 10 for its second-batch entrance examination and September 11 for the admission interview.
NANS JCC Osun Gives Update on August 28 Incident, Jago’s Family Drops Case
The newly elected NANS JCC Osun leadership says Jago’s family has decided not to pursue the case surrounding his death and requested the release of his body for burial.
Tinubu Reacts to Rescue of 15 NYSC Members, Six Others in Kogi
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 15 NYSC corps members and six others abducted in Kogi, commending security forces and ordering a sustained manhunt for...