FULL LIST: US Names Nigerian, Companies Linked To Financing Terrorism
The United States has designated a Nigerian national and three companies operating in Nigeria as alleged facilitators of financial activities linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The designations were part of a broader action announced by the US Department of State, targeting three individuals and six entities accused of helping ISIS…
Just In: Appeal Court Stays Execution Of Judgment Deregistering ADC, Four Others
Court of Appeal, Abuja The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered a stay of execution of the judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the African Democratic Congress and four other political parties. In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, a three-member panel led by Justice A. B. Mohammed condemned Justice Peter…
ACAMB Kicks-off 30th Anniversary Celebration With Tree Planting Initiative
President, Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB), Jide Sipe; Representative of Wema Bank, Precious Akpan; Vice President 2, Morolake Onifade, Representative of Alpha Morgan, Tolu Onipede and General Secretary, ACAMB, Olugbenga Owotoomo during a tree planting initiative, put together to flag-off the 30th anniversary celebration of ACAMB, held at Providence Street,…
Daring:Gunmen Attack NIPSS, Kill Three Security Operatives In Plateau
Daring:Gunmen Attack NIPSS, Kill Three Security Operatives In Plateau Suspected gunmen on Monday night attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State, killing three security operatives in an attempt to breach the nation’s foremost policy institution. Sources said the attackers stormed the institute at about 11:40 p.m. and…
‎ ‘I’m Alive,’ Actress Halima Abubakar Debunks Death Rumour
‎Popular Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar has described a YouTube news claiming that she’s dead as false, defamatory and malicious. ‎Abubakar said she was surprised when a relative sent her the link to the malicious YouTube news on IycomeniaTV, suggesting that she was dead. ‎She therefore said her legal team is already taking every necessary step…
Access Bank Wins Dual Honours at 2026 Global Good Governance (3G) AwardsÂ
Access Bank Plc has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the 2026 Global Good Governance (3G) Awards, reaffirming its leadership in corporate governance and sustainable community impact. The Bank received the 3G Community Empowerment Award 2026 and 3G Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026The awards, conferred by Cambridge IFA under the Global Good Governance…
Nigerian Catholic priest convicted in US for sexually assaulting women under spiritual care
Anthony Odiong after his arrest in Florida on 16 July 2024. Photo: Waco Police/The Guardian A Nigerian-born Roman Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted by a jury in Texas, United States, for sexually assaulting women under his spiritual care, The Guardian reports. Odiong, 57, was found guilty on one count of first-degree sexual assault…
Bandits Kill Councilor, Director For Allegedly Paying Lakurawa Terrorists
Bandits in Zamfara State have killed a councilor, representing Jangebe Ward, Habibu Jangebe, and the Director of Planning of Talata-Mafara Local Government, Alhaji Jamilu Sani, over alleged alignment with Lakurawa terrorists. The two officials of Talata-Mafara Local Government Area were reportedly murdered by bandits for allegedly paying Lakurawa group on a monthly basis. An…
‘I Can’t Survive This’ — Singer Niniola Mourns Death Of Husband
Nigerian singer, Niniola, has penned an emotional tribute to her late husband, Michael Ndika, who passed away on May 19, 2026. Taking to her official Instagram page to express her grief, the talented vocalist described her late husband as her best friend, confidant, pillar, and business partner. Niniola noted that, despite being a natural loner,…
NDLEA Arrests Chinese Woman With Drug Shipment At Lagos Airport
The suspect. Credit: NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, into Nigeria. The suspect, described as Ting Hung Kiong who naturalised in Malaysia, was arrested on Sunday, May 17, 2026, upon arrival at…
