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Alleged N3.1b fraud: Court rejects Suswam’s no-case submission

NewsDeskNgJul 24, 2025July 24, 20250

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the no-case submission filed by a former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, and his erstwhile Finance Commissioner, Omodachi Okolobia, in their ongoing N3.1 billion alleged money laundering trial. In a ruling yesterday, Justice Peter Lifu held, among others, that the prosecution...

Reps mull independent project monitoring Agency to achieve project implementation, accountability, others

NewsDeskNgJul 24, 2025July 24, 20250

The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, a bill for an act to establish the National Independent Project and Monitoring Agency (NIPMA) to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective monitoring and evaluation of public projects in the country. Sponsored by Hon. Chinedu Emeka Martins, the proposed legislation intends to...

Police arrest Judge’s abductors, Diri rewards officer who rejected $17,000 bribe

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2025July 23, 20250

THE police in Bayelsa State have arrested the abductors of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a judge of the state state high court. Justice Omukoro was kidnapped on June 21 in Yenagoa and was held for 12 days before he was rescued through the joint effort of security agencies in the state....

I quit banking to pursue music – Rapper CDQ

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2025July 23, 20250

Rapper CDQ has revealed that he left his banking job to pursue a career in music. In an interview, CDQ said he became a banker to fulfil his late father’s wish, but he later realised that it wasn’t his true calling. During work hours, CDQ said he found himself writing...

DJ Dimple Nipple recounts ordeal with Philippine immigration

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2025July 23, 20250

Disc Jockey Rachel Oluwabukola Martins, popularly known as DJ Dimple Nipple, has shared a harrowing account of her experience with Philippine immigration authorities. In a detailed Instagram post, she alleged that she and her friend were subjected to invasive searches, detention, and humiliation despite possessing valid visas and return tickets....

JUST IN: Police arrest three gun runners, firearms over Benue killings

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2025July 23, 20250

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested a notorious arms supply syndicate responsible for arming bandits in Benue and other north-central states. The development, Force Headquarters said, is in continuation of police investigation on the deadly attacks by bandits on communities last month in Benue State. Force Police...

Troops foil terrorist attacks, neutralise dozens in Zamfara-Niger axis

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2025July 23, 20250

Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force Operation “Fansan Yamma” (OPFY) have successfully intercepted and neutralised a group of terrorists advancing from the Baban Doka axis of Maru Local Government Area (LGA) in Zamfara State towards Ragada and Warari communities in Rijau LGA of Niger State. This...

Sokoto Students Forum Backs Call for Sack of NMDPRA Chief Executive

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2025July 23, 20250

…Say Ahmed Farouk Betrayed Public Trust The Sokoto State Students Forum (SSSF) has added its voice to mounting calls for the immediate sack of Engr. Ahmed Farouk, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), over what it described as an “unforgivable abuse of public...

I’d rather die single than hurt another woman – Actress Sarah Martins

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2025July 23, 20250

Actress Sarah Martins has spoken out against accusations of jealousy towards former best friend Judy Austin and relationship expert Blessing CEO. In an Instagram post, Sarah stated that she would rather remain single than cause pain to another woman. She revealed that many married men have reached out to her but...

Police investigate three men for sodomising 12-year-old boy in Bauchi

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2025July 23, 20250

The Bauchi State Police Command is investigating three men suspected of having anal sex with a 12-year-old boy. Spokesperson for the command, Ahmed Wakil, in a statement yesterday, explained that the case was reported at ‘C’ Divisional Police Headquarters on July 16, by Ibrahim Maikudi. Wakil said the complaint detailed...