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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said Sadiya Umar Farouq, former minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, is wanted for alleged abuse of office and misappropriation of public funds. In a statement shared on its website, the anti-corruption agency said “anyone with useful information regarding his whereabouts” should contact the EFCC office via the number listed on …

The Police in Osun State, on Saturday, confirmed the killing of one Kolade Eluyera by suspected gunmen in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of ​​the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident, saying the deceased was found with gunshot wounds. Ojelabi said the incident was reported to the Ikire Divisional Police Headquarters on Saturday …

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In what could influence the national debate ahead of the 2027 general elections, youth leaders from political parties across Nigeria have called for a clear transition plan for younger leadership, radical reforms in governance and urgent action against insecurity and unemployment. The demands are contained in a 10-point statement signed by Comrade Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, National Youth Leader of APGA …

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Rema, has been announced as one of the headliners at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. FIFA confirmed on Saturday that the “Calm Down” singer will perform alongside South African star Tyla, American rapper Future, pop icon Katy Perry, Brazilian singer Anitta and BLACKPINK member LISA during the Los Angeles …

Big Brother Naija star, Beauty Tukura, has assured fans that reality TV personality Ilebaye Odiniya is now safe after a disturbing social media live broadcast sparked widespread concern. Earlier on Saturday, Ilebaye sparked panic online after appearing in an emotional Instagram live where he was seen crying and pleading for help. The BBNaija All Stars winner also appeared with a …

Wike and Makinde ● Abdulrahman faction says copy in circulation not officially released, insists content affirms his leadership   A Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgement of the apex court on the leadership tussle in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed how the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, lost out …

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has mocked the Democratic Party of Nigeria (NDC) because the party does not have a document on its website containing its manifesto. Onanuga who said he visited the party website to see what plans they had for Nigeria concluded that “like the ADC, the NDC has no plans for …

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, have uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate that allegedly used cyber tools to interfere with the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Delta State. The operation, conducted at the College of Education, Warri, led to the arrest of three suspects believed to …

Investors earned N1.1 trillion as equity markets continued to boom. The market strengthened in three of the five trading sessions. The market value increased to N157 trillion from N155.9 trillion recorded last week, while the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 0.71% to close the week at 244,775.83 points, up from 242,277.81 points recorded in the previous week. The Nigerian equity …