BREAKING: Court Remands Malami, Son, Wife In Prison A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday fixed January 2, 2026, for the hearing of the bail applications filed by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his son and one other defendant. The court also ordered that Malami and his son together with the third defendant be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of their bail requests. Malami, his son and another defendant were earlier arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 16-count charge bordering on alleged…
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Tension Rises Between Canada And Iran As Tehran Labels Royal Canadian Navy A Terrorist Organisation Diplomatic tensions between Canada and Iran have escalated after the Iranian government designated the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist organisation, in response to Ottawa’s decision to blacklist Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iran’s foreign ministry announced the move on Tuesday, describing it as reciprocal action following Canada’s June 2024 designation of the IRGC as a terrorist group. In a statement, the ministry said Canada’s decision was “contrary to the fundamental principles of international law.” “Within the framework of reciprocity, the Islamic Republic of…
Dozens Of Terrorists Flee Sokoto After Christmas Day US Airstrike, Arrested In Forests The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has arrested 39 suspected terrorists who allegedly fled Sokoto State following Christmas Day airstrikes reportedly carried out by the United States military in Nigeria’s North-West. The suspects were part of 100 alleged criminals arrested across Ondo State and paraded on Tuesday by the State Commander of Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye. Speaking during the parade, Adeleye said the 39 suspects claimed they escaped from northern Nigeria due to intensified military pressure and subsequently relocated to forest areas within Ondo State.…
Tiwa Savage Cries Out While Performing ‘Somebody’s Son’ At Concert A video of Tiwa Savage crying during a performance at the WeLovEya Festival in Cotonou, Benin Republic, has surfaced on social media. The festival, which held on Saturday and Sunday at Amazon Square in Cotonou, featured performances from some of Africa’s biggest music stars, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. During her set, Savage performed ‘Somebody’s Son’, one of her hit songs released in 2021. The track, which features American singer Brandy, reflects on her longing for true love and emotional fulfilment. While performing the song solo, the 45-year-old singer…
How I Ended My Union To Chris Okafor After Finding Proof He Was Married Before; Bessem Exposes Another Top Secret Bessem, the ex-wife of Chris Okafor, the founder of Grace Nation Ministry, has called him out in the wake of his public apology to actress Doris Ogala. The controversy stems from allegations by Ogala, who claimed she had a seven-year romantic relationship with the cleric since 2017. She stated that she left her previous marriage at his urging and accused him of betrayal after years of promises to marry her, later demanding ₦1 billion in damages for breach of promise.…
EXPOSED: Ex-AGF Malami’s billions Traced To Abacha Loot, Paris Club Refunds, CBN Agric Loans Investigators have allegedly traced a substantial portion of the wealth of Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, to controversial financial dealings linked to Paris Club refunds, unpaid Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) agricultural loans, and the repatriation of stolen funds traced to the late military ruler, Sani Abacha. Malami, who served as AGF from 2015 to 2023 under former President Muhammadu Buhari, is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and is expected to be…
BREAKING: Many Passengers, Including Driver, Feared Kidnapped in Road Attack At least six passengers, including the driver, have been abducted by gunmen along the Nsukka–Adani Road in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, December 26, 2025, when a fully loaded mini-bus belonging to the Enugu State Transport Company (ENTRACO) was intercepted near the Adani community. The area is widely known by residents as a hotspot for criminal activities. Sources said the attackers struck suddenly, blocking the highway and forcing the bus to stop. While three passengers reportedly escaped by fleeing…
BREAKING: Many Officers Feared Killed As Gunmen Ambush Police, Burn Patrol Vehicle On Saturday night gunmen attacked a police patrol team in Enugu metropolis, killing two officers and setting their patrol vehicle ablaze in a daring assault that has heightened security concerns in the state. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. along Zik Avenue, near Good Shepherd Specialist Hospital in the Uwani area of Enugu. The victims were identified as Inspectors Valentine Iheme and Anayo Ede, both attached to the Distress Response Squad (DRS) of the Enugu State Police Command. According to police sources, the officers were on routine patrol…
Gumi Rubbishies Nigerians Backing U.S. Sokoto Airstrikes, Calls Them ‘Stupid,’ Says Trump’s Hands Are ‘Bloodstained’ Popular Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, has sharply criticised Nigerians who welcomed recent United States airstrikes targeting extremist camps in Sokoto State, describing such supporters as “stupid” and accusing the U.S. of pursuing a dangerous agenda in Nigeria. The airstrikes, reportedly carried out with the approval of the Nigerian government, were said to have targeted Islamic State-linked militant hideouts based on intelligence shared by Abuja. Security officials described the operation as a precision strike aimed at degrading insurgent networks operating in the region. Reacting…
Tinubu Under Fire Over Appointment Of Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello The African Transparency Initiative (ATI) has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Reconciliation Committee, describing the move as an attack on integrity, accountability and Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Taiwo Omoniyi Otitolaye, ATI said the appointment represents a major setback for good governance and sends a dangerous signal that allegations of corruption, illegal mining and terrorism sponsorship no longer matter in Nigeria’s political space. According to the…