Esther Emeka

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EFCC arraigns Blessing CEO for alleged N36 million fraud

A Federal High Court in Lagos has arraigned social media personality and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing…

NJC recommends appointment of 12 new appeal court justices

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of 12 new justices to the…

Economic historian, Dr. Samuel Olusegun Osoba Dies At 92

Dr. Samuel Olusegun Osoba, a respected economic historian and member of Nigeria’s 1977 Constituent Assembly,…

US court jails Nigerian-born professor over 5 years for $1.4m donor fund theft

A United States district court in Michigan has sentenced Nigerian-born academic, Nkechy Ezeh, to 70 months…

Court sentences ex-power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison for N33.8bn fraud

A federal high court in Abuja has sentenced former minister of power, Saleh Mamman, to 75…

At least 72 killed’ as military bombs Zamfara market

A military air strike reportedly struck Tumfa market in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara…

ISIS-linked networks resurging in West Africa, US warns

The United States has warned that extremist groups linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) are…

FG to begin compulsory drug tests for secondary school students

The federal government has introduced mandatory drug testing for both newly admitted and returning secondary…

Plateau troops uncover illegal arms factories, arrest five suspects

Troops have discovered illegal weapon-making factories in Jos South LGA of Plateau state with five…

Fani-Kayode reassigned as South Africa ambassador-designate after Germany posting

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been reassigned as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to South Africa…

Africans supported us during apartheid’ — Ramaphosa calls for tolerance over xenophobic attacks

Cyril Ramaphosa has called for unity and tolerance following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants…

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Ted Turner, the outspoken media entrepreneur who founded CNN and transformed global television journalism with the concept…

Iran crisis presents new investment opportunities for Nigeria, says Taiwo Oyedele

Nigeria’s finance minister, Taiwo Oyedele, has said the ongoing crisis in Iran could create fresh…

Three dead in rare Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship near Cape Verde

Three people have died following a rare outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship off…

Jim Ovia retires as Zenith Bank Group Chairman 36 years after founding the institution
Jim Ovia retires as Zenith Bank Group Chairman 36 years after founding the institution

Zenith Bank has announced the retirement of its founder and group chairman, Jim Ovia, following…

Senseless Killings in Taraba, Benue, Kogi Are a Result of Leadership Failure – Peter Obi
Peter Obi’s exit from ADC: Nigeria’s opposition has learned nothing from 2023

Peter Obi announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday, May 3,…

Nigeria secures two more relay spots for World Athletics Championships

Nigeria has secured two additional relay spots for the World Athletics Championships scheduled for 2027…

Gunmen attack church in Ekiti, kill pastor, abduct worshippers

Gunmen have attacked a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, killing a pastor…