A Michigan district court has sentenced Nkechy Ezeh, founder of the Early Learning Neighbourhood Collaborative (ELNC), to 70 months in prison for orchestrating a $1.4 million fraud scheme that diverted funds intended for vulnerable preschool children.
More than seven abductees attempting to flee Boko Haram captivity in Borno State have reportedly been beheaded by terrorists, as concerns grow over the fate of hundreds of women and children still held by the insurgents.
Former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman has been sentenced to 75 years in prison by the Federal High Court in Abuja for the embezzlement and laundering of ₦33.8 billion intended for major hydroelectric power projects.
At least 117 people, including civilians and bandits, were reportedly killed during a Nigerian Air Force airstrike on Tumfa market in Zamfara State, sparking international calls for an independent investigation into civilian casualties.
Governor Seyi Makinde may formally declare his 2027 presidential ambition during Thursday’s “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026” at Mapo Hall
Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has officially declared his bid for the Agege House of Representatives seat, while endorsing Ganiyu Egunjobi and Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for the state legislature.
Lagos says motorists will soon be able to choose between a federal driver’s licence and a new state-issued version aimed at improving road safety and reducing delays in documentation processes.
Former presidential aide Lauretta Onochie has condemned the continued detention of ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing it as political coercion
The Federal Government has reached an advanced stage in securing a fresh $1.25bn loan from the World Bank, a facility valued at N1.70tn that is expected to drive job creation and investment initiatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has expressed his readiness to serve as the running mate to Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, revealing a shared commitment between the two leaders to prioritize national security.
