Four years ago, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, while many fought to save lives, others exploited the crisis for personal gain. One such individual is Yomi Jones “Sabbie” Olayeye, a 40-year-old Nigerian accused of attempting to defraud the U.S. government of $10 million in unemployment benefits and receiving $1.5 million in pandemic relief […]
Nigeria Begins Rollout of 5,000 Mpox Vaccines as DRC Prepares for First Shipment of 65,000 Doses
Nigeria has commenced the immediate distribution of 5,000 doses of the mpox vaccine, prioritizing high-risk individuals such as health workers and residents in areas with high infection rates. The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency confirmed this as part of efforts to control the multi-country outbreak. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, welcomed the delivery […]
Come out Boldly and Call me a Mole – Wike Dares PDP Leaders
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has boldly challenged any Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor or leader to publicly accuse him of being a mole. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Wike expressed frustration over ongoing accusations within the party. Wike disclosed that before accepting his ministerial […]
Delta Governor Sacks Special Adviser Over Alleged Links to Murder of Sand Dealer
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has terminated the appointment of Eruteyan Ejiro Eradajaye, his Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties, following allegations linking him to the murder of Sam Ophie, a sand dealer in the Adagbrassa-Ugolo community. Eradajaye, who is also the chairman of the community, was reportedly involved in a confrontation with Ophie at […]
HRW Condemns Treason Charges Against Nigerian Protesters Amid Government Crackdown
Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a statement on September 6 condemning the treason charges against protesters in Nigeria. A total of 124 people were arrested during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria campaign in August, with 10 facing treason charges, a crime punishable by death. HRW’s Anietie Ewang criticized the charges, warning that the Nigerian government’s actions reflect an […]
Nigerian on Death Row in Indonesia Freed After Many Years in Jail
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has announced the release of Emmanuel Ihejirika, a Nigerian previously sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia. After several years in prison, his freedom was secured thanks to the pro bono legal efforts of Washington D.C.-based Nigerian lawyer, Emmanuel Isha Ogebe. During a […]
Palpable Tension Grips NUJ FCT Council Ahead of Saturday’s Congress
The unending tales of maladministration and financial impropriety trailing the tenure of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, ex-FCT Council Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche has caused pulsating tension in the council as members gear up for the next Congress expected to hold on Saturday, 14th September, 2024. Investigations reveal that in a bid to cover up […]
High Profile IPOB Commander Arrested by DSS
A high-profile commander of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been arrested. The IPOB leader, whose identity was not revealed, was reportedly captured on Monday by operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) along with Nigerian Army soldiers. According to a credible security source, the arrested IPOB commander has been leading the […]
Breaking: Military Eliminate Notorious Bandit, Halilu Sububu, Dozen Others, in Zamfara
The Nigerian military has eliminated Halilu Sububu, a notorious terrorist in the North West. Sububu had been perpetuating his violent activities in Zamfara state, where he met his waterloo yesterday. A reliable defence intelligence source on Friday morning confirmed the daredevil criminal’s killing by troops. “In an aggressive clearance operation yesterday, military troops eliminated the […]
Breaking: Super Falcons Coach Resigns
Super Falcons Coach, Randy Waldrum has resigned. In a letter dated September 12th, Waldrum cited health issues with his wife as the reason why he’s resigning from the job. He said: “It’s been a very difficult few weeks following the Olympics, with my wife’s health issues, and the worries that obviously come with that. After […]
