The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release prominent Nigerian businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, within 24 hours. Justice Inyang Ekwo, delivering a ruling on Wednesday, also instructed that all parties involved — especially the EFCC — must return to court on May 2, 2025, to…
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced a revision in its SMS transaction alert fee, increasing the charge from ₦4 to ₦6 per message. The new rate will take effect from Thursday, May 1, 2025. In an official message sent to customers on Wednesday, the bank stated: “Dear valued customer, please be informed that effective Thursday,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a foreign national, Elie Bitar, wanted in connection with a major cryptocurrency fraud scheme linked to the controversial online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). In a public bulletin released Wednesday via EFCC’s official social media channels, the agency alleged that 41-year-old Bitar orchestrated a fraudulent…
In a sweeping overhaul of its leadership structure, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has sacked the Managing Directors of its three major refineries, including those in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna. The move, confirmed by multiple credible sources within NNPC, is part of a broader restructuring effort spearheaded by the company’s new…
Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has revealed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is making plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Okowa, who was Atiku’s running mate in the 2023 presidential race under the PDP, made this known during an interview on Arise News. This comes…
Popular Nollywood actress Omowunmi Dada has opened up about her recent leg surgery, sharing her deeply personal journey of enduring chronic pain, emotional resilience, and recovery. In a heartfelt post on Instagram on Tuesday, the award-winning actress revealed that she had been silently battling severe leg pain for a long time, all while maintaining her…
In a surprise announcement, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day Ukraine ceasefire from May 8 to 10, coinciding with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, which the Kremlin confirmed on Monday. The temporary truce, aimed at commemorating the 80th anniversary of World War II Victory Day, is scheduled to begin from midnight on May 7 and…
Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme delivered the judgment on Monday, April 28, 2025, after dismissing Nwachukwu’s no-case submission. The court found him guilty of culpable homicide…
Access Bank has issued an official statement in response to serious allegations that a former Contact Centre agent secretly filmed female colleagues without their consent. In a release shared on Monday, the bank confirmed that the matter has been handed over to the appropriate authorities and assured the public of its full cooperation with ongoing…
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) manipulated the 2023 general election results by writing and allocating figures to candidates, including Peter Obi. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Okonkwo claimed that all the votes Peter Obi received were “written and…
