The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission declared former governor of Bayelsa State Timipre Sylva a wanted man. Officials alleged conspiracy and dishonest conversion of over $14.8 million. Investigators linked the funds to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board and alleged that Sylva misused the money at the time he served as Minister of State…
A small turboprop plane carried hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica. It crashed into a pond in Coral Springs Florida on Monday morning. Authorities report the accident happened in a gated residential neighborhood. The plane departed from a nearby airport. Witnesses saw it plunge into the waterway shortly after takeoff. Emergency teams arrived quickly at the…
You drive home from a long day when out of nowhere disaster strikes. That is what happened to Alex Plant, 28 years old, from Yuba County California, when a water balloon hurled from a passing vehicle smashed through his windshield, turning a routine drive into a life threatening event. Authorities say the impact sent shards…
Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, recently declared ‘African Queen’ his breakout single. Among other things, he emphasized that it was one of the songs with which he most closely identified. During the recent interview where he made this revelation, his fans cheered on. Furthermore, 2Face agreed that the song brought both…
A Paris appeals court released Nicolas Sarkozy from prison. The judges granted him conditional freedom under judicial supervision. This decision came just 20 days after he began a five year sentence. Moreover Sarkozy was convicted of conspiring to obtain illegal Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign. But the court released him pending an appeal….
The United Kingdom issues a fresh travel warning for Nigeria. Officials advise against all travel to several states. Specifically they highlight Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, and Zamfara as high-risk areas. Therefore British nationals must avoid these regions due to terrorism and kidnappings. The advisory urges caution in other states. For instance, it recommends essential…
Folahan Adelabi filed a suit against the Peoples Democratic Party, its Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, and the Independent National Electoral Commission. He seeks an order that restrains the defendants from disrupting the PDP’s national convention. The convention will take place on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan. Last…
His Royal Majesty, Prof. Bulus Luka Gadiga, the Mbege Ka Michika in Adamawa State, was effusive in his praise for Brig-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa and promised him full cooperation with NDLEA. This gesture portends a growing alliance between tradition and modern enforcement efforts. A warm courtesy call Prof. Gadiga led his council members on a…
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency strikes again. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission declared Timipre Sylva wanted, former Bayelsa State governor and former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. In fact this move has shocked political circles. Serious Charges Surface The EFCC charged Sylva with conspiracy and dishonest conversion. Additionally the money involved in this case is…
Nigeria’s Federal Government takes bold steps to empower young innovators. Through the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme, officials announce two new funds. These launches will happen in 2026. They target startups in technology and creative industries. Moreover they promise jobs and economic growth. iDICE Sets the Stage for Innovation The iDICE initiative…
