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A Lagos-based real estate syndicate, allegedly led by Lawrence Onwukwem and Isaiah Ijele, has been dragged into fresh controversy following a petition accusing the group of fraud, illegal eviction and violent intimidation, even as key members remain in hiding following a court conviction. The syndicate, which reportedly operates under the name Green Birch Tech Limited, along with partners Davies Ijele, …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. PDP tensions peaked when Wike criticized Makinde at the NEC meeting A new rift within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) surfaced on Monday evening when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, launched a scathing attack on the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, and accused him …

Governor Dapo Abiodun The Ogun State Government has rejected claims circulating online about the strength of evidence in the case against Abass Olalekan, a Local Government Inspector (LGI) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abeokuta South. Mr Olalekan was arraigned on March 23, 2026 before the Magistrate Court 1, Isabo, Abeokuta, charged with two counts. He was later …

A US jury has awarded $19.3 million in damages to famed Hollywood actor and comedian Bill Cosby after finding him responsible for sexually assaulting a woman in 1972. The plaintiff, Donna Motsinger, alleged in her lawsuit that Cosby drugged and assaulted her after inviting her to a comedy show in San Carlos, California. At the time, she was working as …

By Ayo Kehinde The organized private sector (OPS) and the Nigeria Labor Congress have called for urgent government intervention as petrol prices rise towards ₦1,400 a liter in parts of Nigeria, raising concerns about inflation, job losses and potential business closures. The latest increase follows subsequent price increases by the Dangote oil refinery, which recently increased its ex-depot price to …

As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fourth week, images emerge of projectiles, including missiles, across the Middle East – some in unexpected locations. On Tuesday, a girl was photographed in a West Bank village posing next to a missile with its tail fin sticking out of the ground. Latest Iran war – Tehran targets Israel & Gulf Picture: …

Binance Holdings Limited has moved to explore an amicable solution to the ongoing tax evasion case filed against it by the federal government. The company’s lawyer, Sunday Agaji, made this known on Tuesday before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Federal Government Counsel, Moses Ideho, Deputy Director of the Legal Department of the Federal Inland Revenue Service …

It is “outrageous” that a convicted fraudster tracked by Sky News in Tenerife is still at large, the Speaker of the House of Commons has said. Pamela Gwinnett isolated 89-year-old Joan Green from her family during that time Covid-19 pandemicconvinces Joan to provide a lasting power of attorney, then raids her life savings. Gwinnett spending almost £300,000 of retired accountant …

The organizers of the annual Sportsville Special Recognition Award have announced a new date for this year’s edition.The new date is April 3, 2026 versus the previously advertised date of March 28.The postponement, according to a statement released by Sportsville CEO, Frank Ilaboya, is to allow full participation following the engagement of some awardees and dignitaries in the nation’s capital …

Danes voted in a general election announced early by the country’s prime minister, hoping to capitalize on public support for his tough stance on Greenland. Mette Frederiksen, 48, hopes to win a third term for her center-left Social Democratic party in Tuesday’s election, which he called months before he had to call. Picture: Mette Frederiksen (Left) and Greenland Prime Minister …