A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the interim forfeiture of over ₦228.4 million, linked to former Abia State Governor Theodore Orji, to the Federal Government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, represented by its counsel Fadila Yusuf, filed an ex-parte application alleging that the funds were proceeds of money laundering. Justice Emeka …
Check out new Nigerian words that is trending in Oxford Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added a new set of Nigerian words to its diction, giving the global community an opportunity to learn about the country’s rich cultural heritage. The new words reflect the everyday life of an average Nigerian and the exciting street mannerisms and Pidgin English, which are fast gaining acceptability across …
President Tinubu splits Nigerian Aviation College into six campuses across geo-political zones
President Bola Tinubu has announced the division of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State, into six campuses. The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) shared this development on Wednesday through its official X account. “President Bola Tinubu has decided to split the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria–Kaduna State, …
Military pension board to commence payment of pension arrears – Chairman
The Chairman, Military Pensions Board (MPB), AVM Paul Irumheson, has confirmed the receipt of the 50 per cent balance of the pension arrears of the military retirees from the Federal Government. Irumheson made this known while addressing protesting military veterans at the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday in Abuja. He urged the protesters to shelve …
South African woman beaten to death by her boyfriend
A 21-year-old woman, Zanele Dibaza, 21, was brutally attacked and beaten to death by her boyfriend in Greenfields, Gqeberha, South Africa on New Year’s Day, 1 January 2025. Advocacy group, Women For Change disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, January 8, 2024. It is reported that Zanele’s family was waiting for her, and when …
Beloved Nigerian Teacher Honored: Family Remembers Christopher Onuorah After Tragic Surfing Accident
Christopher Onuorah, 30, a Nigerian national and a beloved teacher at Staughton College in Melbourne’s west, has been remembered as a kind, outgoing, and passionate individual following his tragic death last week. On Friday, January 3, Christopher was found unresponsive in the waters off Tyrone Beach in Rye, Victoria. He had been surfing with friends …
Trump seeks to block public release of report on his dropped charges
Donald Trump is attempting to block the public release of a report by special counsel Jack Smith summarizing the investigation that led to criminal charges against him. Trump, accused of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results and mishandling classified documents after leaving office, saw both cases dismissed after his victory in the November presidential …
UK Hospital declares critical incident over high’ flu cases
Royal Liverpool Hospital in the UK has declared a critical incident due to ‘exceptionally high’ flu cases, with patients facing waits of up to 50 hours in A&E. A spokesperson said the hospital was ‘extremely busy’ as it dealt with a soaring number of patients suffering from flu and other respiratory conditions. Yesterday, the hospital said …
Speed Darlington drags IGP Egbetokun to court, demands N300m
Embattled Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington has sued the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun following his alleged unlawful detention. Darlington was arrested and detained by the police following his comments about singer, Burna Boy. He was accused of defaming and cyberstalking Burna Boy. After being granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja …