Coalition of Northern Groups

CNG Calls for Urgent Action Against New Terrorist Group Lakurawa in Sokoto-Kebbi Axis

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has called for concerted efforts among all stakeholders to tackle the emergence of a terrorist group called Lakurawa around the Sokoto-Kebbi axis. The Coalition particularly charged... Read more »
Obaseki 1

Obaseki Accused of Diverting ₦1.2 Billion UBEC Education Grant in 2023

Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration in Edo State is facing serious allegations of diverting and squandering a whopping N1.2 billion from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) intended for education development in the... Read more »
Screenshot 20241112 094116

U.S. places $25,000 bounty on Nigerian suspect in murder trial

The United States has announced a $25,000 bounty for information leading to the arrest of Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, a Nigerian fugitive facing trial for the alleged murder of his infant son. According... Read more »
CBN

Nigeria’s Gross External Reserves Add $244m In Seven Days To Cross $40bn

Nigeria’s gross external reserves increased by $244 million ( $244,727, 958) from $39,832,802,155 on November 1, to $40,077,530,113 on November 7.The external reserves stood at $39.07 billion as of September 19, 2024,... Read more »
18893119 efccsummonsforeignerguestsfornairasprayingatkanowedding jpegfec4ed7ecdb4793ba5de4b7adbefc426

EFCC Summons Foreigner, Guests For Spraying Naira At Kano Wedding

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has summoned a Nigerien national, Ibrahim Mohammad, his family, and other guests, over alleged naira abuse at his wedding to Amina Babagana Zannah, in Kano.... Read more »
images 12

FG Spent ₦‎19 Billion On Presidential Planes In 15 Months – Report

At least N19.43bn was spent on the maintenance and operations of the Presidential Air Fleet from July 2023 to September 2024. Checks by our correspondent on GovSpend, a civic tech platform that... Read more »
Screenshot 20241112 063701

Heartbroken Nigerian Man Discovers He Is Not the Biological Father of His Son, After 8 Years of Marriage

A man has broken down in tears after discovering that he is not the biological father of his 8-year-old son. The emotional incident, shared by the man on social media, has sparked... Read more »
18892532 10002563641 jpeg06bbcd14e685ae24b3109ba535d4617c

Nigeria’s Public Debt Hits N134.3 Trillion, Every Nigerian Now Owes About N619,501

Adata review for the second quarter debt portfolio of the country released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown that the debt owed by every Nigerian on the average stood at... Read more »
18892700 img20241111wa0026 webp webpac5a01d848c6f1c015a863800c0df1ed

Driver Arrested in Minna for Stealing Boss’ Toyota Highlander in Lagos

A 27-Year-Old Driver, Aliyu Mohammed, from Bida, Bida Local Government Area of Niger State, was arrested in Minna for allegedly stealing his boss’ Toyota Highlander with registration number LSR 102 GU from... Read more »
18892679 images20 jpeg jpeg08181c19dc4b8e60bd1513c47fbc2da3

Dangote Truck Kills Three Lagosians

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed three persons dead following an accident involving a Dangote truck (numbered DCG-TM-028) and other vehicles. Akelicious learnt the Dangote truck experienced a brake... Read more »
Satguru Maharaj Ji

Maharaj Ji To Primate Ayodele: Pack your load and go to the farm, you are not in position to talk about God or else

The Living Perfect Master and Founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has reacted to a statement by one Pastor Nathaniel Ningi who said Satguru Maharaj Ji, is too small for... Read more »
IMG 20241111 WA0009

How Governor Peter Mbah’s ‘tomorrow Is Here’ Mantra Is Transforming Enugu

In an era where governance often teeters between skepticism and optimism, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s tenure in Enugu State rises as a promising beacon for many. He has stepped into his role... Read more »
IMG 20241111 WA0021

Police Appoints ESUT Lecturer as South East Spokesperson for POCACOV

The Nigerian Police Force, through the office of the National Coordinator of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), has appointed Enugu-based journalist and university lecturer, Mr. Sebastine Okafor Chukwuebuka,... Read more »
Pastor Adeyemi

Don’t Enlarge Your Penis, It’s About Skill, Not Size – Pastor Adeyemi

Sam Adeyemi, the Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, has advised men against enlarging their manhood. Pastor Adeyemi gave the advice during his Sunday sermon on leadership, which was posted on his... Read more »
Justice Kudirat Kekere Ekun

Few Judges Taint Nigeria’s Judicial Reputation – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says that the Nigerian Judiciary has a lot of upright knowledgeable, hardworking and courageous judges, but lamented that there are a few tarnishing this... Read more »
Screenshot 20241111 052740

Obaseki Attributes 8 Year Tenure To Guidance By God

Outgoing governor of Edo state Godwin Obaseki has described his eight year rule as the state governor as.an act of God and the support from the people of the state. Governor Obaseki... Read more »
Screenshot 20241111 052049

Ooni of Ife’s Son, Prince Tadenikawo Steals the Show at Night of Praise Event in Akure

Prince Tadenikawo, the son of Queen Naomi Silekunola and the Ooni of Ife, stole the spotlight at the Night of Praise event held inside the newly unveiled multi-billion Naira Ojaja Park in... Read more »
court

Enugu Magisterate Court Remands Man for Allegedly killing 11-year old Houseboy

A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Enugu East Magisterial District has remanded one Mr. Anthony Onyeukwu, over the death of an 11-year old houseboy, Goodluck John. This, the Enugu State Government said,... Read more »
IMG 20241110 WA0046 edit 169051631781083

Chief Onyemelukwe Eusebius Zonyelu Attends New Yam Festival in Awka, Advocates for Agricultural Growth and Food Security

Chief Onyemelukwe Eusebius Zonyelu, a renowned financial expert and aspirant for the upcoming Anambra South Senatorial District By-Election in December 2024, was a key figure at the New Yam Festival celebration held... Read more »
IMG 20241110 WA0056

Police Probe Zenith Bank Over Aquitane Oil Unpaid Dividend

The Nigerian police in Abuja are investigating Zenith Bank Plc over alleged falsification of a shareholder’s bank statements and withholding of share dividends. The investigation was prompted by a petition from Aquitane... Read more »