Investigators from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission uncovered substantial evidence during the trial of Godwin Emefiele. The former Central Bank of Nigeria governor faced charges related to procurement fraud. Authorities accused him of mishandling funds amounting to N1.2 billion. Background of the Case Prosecutors brought Emefiele to trial on 20 counts. They claimed he…
The Department of Justice released three million pages from its files on Jeffrey Epstein. This action occurred on January 30, 2026. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the disclosure at a press briefing. Massive Document Dump Blanche explained the release included 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. Officials identified six million documents in total. However they…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 30, 2026. This action established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. The race formed part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations. Oval Office Announcement Trump hosted the signing in the Oval Office. Auto racing legend Roger Penske joined him. In addition, the president highlighted…
The Rivers State Government responded to claims from supporters of President Bola Tinubu. Organizers planned a rally at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt. However they moved the event to another location. Wike’s Accusation Nyesom Wike accused the state government of denying access to the stadium. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory spoke…
Donald Duke, the former governor of Cross River State, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the African Democratic Congress on January 30, 2026. This decision marked a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. Supporters cheered as he completed the process in Calabar. Defection Details Duke registered as an ADC member in Ward 5 of…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo announced the temporary closure of Onitsha Main Market for one week. He cited traders’ continued observance of Monday sit-at-home protests. These protests supported the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Traders reacted with anger. They staged protests and defied the order. Many waved Biafran flags and chanted in support of Kanu. IPOB Responded…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo took decisive action on January 30, 2026. He ordered the immediate remodelling of Onitsha Main Market. This decision followed a one-week closure of the market. The Initial Closure Authorities closed the market earlier that week. Soludo visited the site on January 27 and found shops locked due to the sit-at-home order. He…
Abdullahi Ganduje declared that northern voters supported President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. He made this statement in Abuja during a courtesy visit from northern youth leaders. Ganduje, the former All Progressives Congress National Chairman and ex-Kano State Governor, emphasized unity. He stated, “Pertaining to the next election in 2027, those that are nursing…
ALO360 released its list of the top five most played songs in Nigeria this week. Music fans across the country streamed these tracks heavily. Wizkid and Asake took the first four positions with songs from their collaborative EP. Meanwhile Shoday and FOLA rounded out the list at number five. However listeners embraced the fresh sounds…
Border Czar Tom Homan revealed a new approach to immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. He spoke at a press conference on January 29, 2026. Homan stated that federal agents would focus on targeted operations. He explained the change during the event. “You’re going to see some massive changes occurring here in this city,” Homan said. Additionally…
