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Equatorial Guinea’s Baltasar Engonga Ebang Faces 18-Year Prison Sentence Amid Scandal

Equatorial Guinea’s Baltasar Engonga Ebang Faces 18-Year Prison Sentence Amid Scandal Baltasar Engonga Ebang, the former head of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has been sentenced to 18 years in prison following a high-profile trial. The charges against him include embezzlement, illicit enrichment, and abuse of power. The prosecution also imposed a fine

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Court sentences former student to death by hanging for murder of Teacher

  A High Court sitting in Plateau State has sentenced Emmanuel Ude, a former student of Government Technical College, Bukuru, to death by hanging for the 2021 murder of his teacher, Mr. Job Dashe. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Silas Bakfur found Ude guilty of culpable homicide punishable under Sections 221 and 222 of the

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REVEALED: Why Kwara court orders detention of Islamic preacher Alhaja Kafilat Kaola

  A Kwara State Upper Area Court sitting in Ganmo has ordered the remand of prominent Islamic preacher, Alhaja Kafilat Kaola, at the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, pending further hearing in a defamation case brought against her by fellow cleric Alfa Taofeek Akeugbagold. The case, which came up in court on Monday, centres

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NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and rain across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a three-day weather outlook predicting widespread thunderstorms and rainfall activities across the country from Monday, June 24 to Wednesday, June 26, 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet advised the public, especially those in storm-prone areas, to prepare for strong winds, reduced visibility, and possible

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45-year-old man remanded for alleged defilement of 8-year-old after giving her N50

A 45-year-old businessman, Abubarkar Mohammed Dandatijo, has been ordered to be remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre. The order followed his arraignment before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, sitting at Tinubu, Lagos Island, for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old girl. The alleged offence reportedly occurred at 54 Baale Street, Olodi Apapa, Lagos, drawing strong reactions from members

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Ohanaeze Demands Immediate Release of Nnamdi Kanu After Four Years Detention

Enugu, June 28, 2025 Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has once more urged the federal government to free Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), after nearly four years in custody. The appeal was contained in a Friday statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, from their Enugu office.

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Dangote’s Granduncle Aminu Dantata Just Passed Away: The Quiet Billionaire Who Changed Lives Silently

Dangote’s Granduncle, Aminu Dantata, the Nigerian Billionaire Who Just Passed Away — A Quiet Giant Who Gave Without Noise On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Nigeria lost a deeply respected icon — Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, granduncle to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. He passed away in Dubai at the age of 94, just hours ago

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INEC Sets August 16 By‑Election Date for Oyo, Ogun, Kaduna and Nine Others

Abuja, June 26, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially scheduled by-elections for 16 vacant National and State Assembly seats across 12 states, including critical constituencies in Oyo, Ogun, and Kaduna, set for Saturday, August 16, 2025. According to NigerianEye. What Seats Are Involved? Senate Seats Anambra South Edo Central House of Representatives Ovia South

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Breaking: Bandits Led by ‘Babaro’ Takes Control of Kankara LGA in Katsina

Katsina State, June 26, 2025 In a brazen escalation of violence, armed bandits led by notorious kingpin Babaro stormed and seized control of Kankara Local Government Area in Katsina State today. The assailants have imposed a strict ban on farming, killed numerous residents, and forced the collapse of essential services, leaving the region in turmoil.

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Top 10 Best Airlines in Africa (2025 Skytrax Rankings)

Africa’s aviation industry is flying higher than ever, with several airlines earning global praise for their service, safety, and innovation. In the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, the continent’s top carriers were recognized based on votes from passengers around the world.   Topping the list once again is Ethiopian Airlines, which retained its crown as

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