The Nigeria Police Force has detained a female police officer who was the aide-de-camp to embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. The ADC was arrested alongside other police officers attached to 48-year-old Bello, and is being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Their arrests and […]

The Plateau State University situated in Bokkos Local Government Area has been shut down. It was learnt that the closure of the university followed an attack by gunmen on Friday in the Chikam community which is close to the university where a 200-level student of the institution was killed. The university’s Registrar, Yakubu Ayuba announced

The former Minister of Defence General Theophilus Danjuma has described Nigeria as a total disgrace and laughing stock to the rest of the world. Danjuma said this on Friday in Nwonyo village in Ibi Local government area of Taraba State during his speech as the Chairman of annual Nwonyo Fishing and Cultural festival. The elder

A Nigerian lady has taken a swipe at Salvation Ministries founder, Pastor David Ibiyeomie for saying his church members should give at least 20 percent of their salaries as offerings after giving 10 percent of their salaries as tithes.  The lady stated that Pastor Ibiyeomie should have some ‘’conscience” and shouldn’t be making such demands

The presidency has reacted to the decision of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to declare former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello wanted. In a tweet on Thursday, Bayo Onanuga, the speacial adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, advised Bello to turn himself in to the authorities. “Yahaya Bello, where will you

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has threatened to invite the Nigerian Military to effect the arrest of the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. NATURENEX recalls that the commission invaded the Abuja residence of Bello on Wednesday to arrest him but was met with stiff resistance from the former state Governor. According

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello wanted. This followed the inability of the former governor to appear before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja on Thursday for his arraignment over alleged N84bn money laundering. In a post on its official Facebook page

Chief Dan Ulasi, a PDP chieftain, has criticized Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for referring to Dr. Peter Odili and his spouse as “that man and that woman.” Ulasi stated in an interview with Kaakaki, an AIT show, that remarks of this nature are inappropriate for someone who aspires to

Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria, has commented on the situation involving former Governor Yahaya Bello’s resistance to arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissioner (EFCC). In a video recently shared on YouTube by Channels TV, Falana highlighted a similar incident involving former Governor Rochas Okorocha, where the EFCC took decisive action in

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has called on the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to follow the path of decency and submit himself for probe. Bello is being wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged corrupt practices while in office

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned members of the public that it is a criminal offence to obstruct officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties. This is as the anti-graft agency has insisted that former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, will be arraigned on Thursday despite confirming that he

Following the sentence of popular Lagos crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, the crimes commission, EFCC, promised to go after individuals involved in the mutilation of the Naira and yesterday, news broke out that The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against popular Instagram celebrity Pascal Okechukwu also known

In a recent statement via his official X account, a well-known human rights activist Chidi Odinkalu has voiced his opinion regarding the recent move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arraign popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest for allegedly abusing the Naira.  In the statement, Odinkalu expressed his thoughts on the matter. “Having

Nigerian billionaire E-money takes it upon himself to raise Late Jnr Pope’s three kids. Recall that on April 10, 2024, the 39-year-old actor sadly lost his life in a boat accident while filming a movie Junior Pope’s death was officially declared after many attempts at CPR were unsuccessful. On their way back from the shoot of Adanma

An upcoming Yoruba movie actress and entrepreneur, Toluwanimi Fagbemi, has narrated her true life story about what her father did to her late mother that led to her death, while also stating some of the struggles she went through in her family. In a video that was posted on the official Instagram page of Talk

I Am Alive, Hale, Hearty- Fuji Maestro Renowned Nigerian Fuji Maestro, Kolawole Ayinla, popularly known as General Killington, on Monday denounced rumours of his death. Reacting to the rumour which went viral on Monday, Ayinla said those behind the rumour should be referred to a psychiatric hospital for proper medical attention. The veteran musician who

The Board of Trustees of a faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has suspended the Governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf, for six months over alleged involvement in anti-party activities. According to the National Secretary of the party, Comrade Oginni Olaposi, on Sunday, the governor’s suspension comes after a recent invitation was extended

Pete Edochie, a renowned Nollywood icon, has incorporated a valuable lesson from Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first president of the country. During an interview, he was asked about his handling of ladies expressing interest in him as a celebrity. Edochie met Dr. Azikiwe upon his return from America and inquired about his handling of attractive married women

In a recent Facebook video, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, leader of Salvation Ministries International, shared heartening stories underscoring his unwavering dedication to generosity and compassion. Recounting a memorable encounter, he described spotting a young man in church adorned in tattered slippers and promptly decided to clothe him entirely, from head to toe. The following service, Pastor

The deceased was said to have been shot dead by the terrorists in front of his residence in Tsafe on Monday.  Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed the secretary of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Alhaji Musa Ille. The deceased was said to have

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been suspended as a member of his ward in Kano State. Executive members of Ganduje ward, in Dawakin-Tofa local government area of Kano State, on Monday announced the suspension of Ganduje over alleged corruption. Addressing journalists in the state capital,…

Popular actor and filmmaker, Ugezu J. Ugezu, has moved to defend the movie industry after the death of popular actor, Junior Pope. In the past three months, Nollywood has lost some big names, including comedians Mr Ibu and Sisi Quadri. Star actor, Junior Pope, also died on Wednesday and the sad incident has drawn sparked

The Anambra State Police has reacted to the confusion surrounding the burial of the victims of the Anam boat mishap by the riverside. According to the police, three of the deceased were buried by the riverside but actor Junior Pope and one other are still in the morgue. The police added that one of those

The week-long burial programme for the burial of the first civilian governor of Anambra State, the late Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Okwadike Igbo Ukwu, began at the weekend with an interdenominational service of songs. The service of songs held at the National Ecumenical (Christian) Centre Abuja on Friday night was conducted by the Christian Association of

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has clarified its stance on the new national Identity card project designed to promote financial inclusion and other social services. The clarification became necessary following the barrage of criticisms against the new policy considered unnecessary and a waste of resources. Major stakeholders have asked NIMC to improve on its

A court has sentenced a top Vietnamese property tycoon to death in one of the biggest corruption cases in history, with an estimated $27 billion in damages. Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, was found guilty of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) over a decade. A panel of three

According to Sowunmi, a notable member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Nyesom Wike has sent a letter expressing his interest in joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in forming a government. Sowunmi emphasized the significance of loyalty within the party, clarifying that Wike’s intention to serve in the government shouldn’t be seen