Wednesday, August 19, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

January 21, 2025

After backing Ijebu state, Tinubu approves Inland Dry Port for Ijebu-Ode

The dry port, if completed, will boost Ijebu-Ode’s economic viability and put to bed concerns that the region lacked the wherewithal to be an independent state.

Tinubu giving an address
January 20, 2025

Joe Biden pardons brother James, other family members amid foreign bribery, corruption probe

This was the first time a U.S. president would brazenly shield his family members against prosecution with a pardon. 

Joe Biden
January 20, 2025

See dates, locations as EFCC auctions 900 vehicles recovered from corrupt politicians, other criminals

EFCC announced the auction on Monday and posted a list of the auctioneers, vehicles and locations.

Recovered vehicles
January 18, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Bola Tinubu forces ex-President Buhari to take witness stand in Paris court over $6 billion Mambilla power contract fraud

Muhammadu Buhari was hauled into court on Saturday for breaching terms of a power generation and distribution contract awarded to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company of Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu and Muhammadu Buhari
January 17, 2025

EFCC officer shot dead, another wounded as Yahoo Boys open fire on anti-graft operatives in Anambra

The officers were on a mission to corner a cluster of suspected cybercriminals, widely known as Yahoo Boys, when they were met with lethal violence on Friday morning.

EFCC operatives
January 17, 2025

Nigerians in U.S. accuse FG of running inefficient passport system, risking security breach

OAN asked Mr Tunji-Ojo to “act swiftly and rectify this situation” while providing periodic updates to Nigerians in the U.S. on actions taken.

Nigerians Abroad
January 17, 2025

NiDCOM rejects socialite Olumofin’s $500 Detty December levy on diasporan Nigerians, foreigners

During the last yuletide, many Nigerians based abroad flew back home as usual to visit their folks and have a good time.

Detty December party
January 17, 2025

Zhongshan: Chinese investors beg U.S. Supreme Court to extend deadline in Nigeria’s sovereign immunity appeal

Justices of the top court had agreed to meet on January 10 to discuss the case, but Zhongshan’s request for additional time, if granted, would delay their ruling.

U.S. Supreme Court and Tinubu
January 17, 2025

ACHAD: Immigration says sect linked to human trafficking in nationwide alert

The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned officers to stay vigilant and arrest any member of a newly established sect, ACHAD Life Mission International.

Nigeria Immigration Service
January 17, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Bola Tinubu finally backs creation of Ijebu State during crucial meeting with Awujale

An establishment bill for Ijebu State was raised at the National Assembly recently, bringing a decades-long hankering of the million-strong Ijebu tribal stock closer to fruition.

President Bola Tinubu and Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona at Ijebu Ode (Credit: Bayo Onanuga)