The Chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that 18 incumbent state governors are currently under active investigation for alleged financial misconduct. Olukoyede made the disclosure during a public sensitisation event in Lagos focused on currency abuse and naira misuse. He emphasised that while constitutional immunity shields serving …
In the bustling corners of Nigeria’s cities, from the tight alleys of urban slums to the crowded student hostels of Kaduna and Abuja, a quiet crisis is unfolding as a growing number of young Nigerians are skipping meals just to stay online. From recharge kiosks in Lagos to street-side vendors in Benin, data and airtime have …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Joseph Bodurin Daudu, has stated that constitutional amendment alone cannot resolve Nigeria’s governance issues without a fundamental shift in the attitude of the country’s leaders. He made this remark during the 14th edition of the Rule …
England staged one of the most dramatic comebacks in Women’s European Championship history, clawing back from a 2–0 deficit to defeat Sweden on penalties. With that result, the Lionesses secured a hard-earned place in the semi-finals of Euro 2025. Sweden stunned Sarina Wiegman’s side early in the match. Kosovare Asllani opened the scoring before Stina …
A company’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificate does not give it the right to collect or manage people’s money. That was the strong warning from Dr Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as Nigeria battles a surge in Ponzi schemes disguised as legal businesses. “Being registered by CAC doesn’t mean you’re …
As Ponzi schemes evolve in Nigeria, many are no longer led by faceless scammers. Instead, they now wear the familiar faces of celebrities, social media influencers, and online content creators. From actors to comedians and even musicians, these public figures are lending legitimacy to illegal investment platforms, often unknowingly, but sometimes for a fee. When …
By Esther Ososanya After months of intense negotiations, Napoli have given Turkish champions Galatasaray until next Monday to finalise the permanent transfer of Victor Osimhen. According to reliable sources in Italy and Turkey, the deal valued at €75 million is now in its final stages, following weeks of back-and-forth over Serie A exit clauses and …
By Esther Ososanya 20-year-old Super Falcons forward Chioma Okafor has been ruled out of the rest of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco after sustaining a hand injury that will sideline her for at least 12 days. The injury meant Okafor missed Nigeria’s quarter-final clash against Zambia’s Copper Queens and any remaining …
By Esther Ososanya Grammy-winning Nigerian megastar Burna Boy recently revealed a surprising chapter in his life, a time when he saw himself as “more Jamaican” than Nigerian. In a candid interview, Damini Ogulu, known globally as Burna Boy, traced this identity shift back to his early years in Brixton, United Kingdom. Brixton is a melting …
By Esther Ososanya The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued an important clarification on visa rules, stating that the expiration date on a U.S. visa does not determine how long a visitor can remain in the country. In a public advisory posted Friday via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the mission stressed that …
