47 m. ago Former NNPC GM Paulinus Okoronkwo Convicted in $2.1m Bribery Scheme In U.S. Court

A United States District Court in California has convicted Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, a former General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), in connection with a $2.1 million bribery scheme linked to oil drilling rights in Nigeria. Okoronkwo, 58, who holds dual citizenship in Nigeria and the United States, is also a practising lawyer […] The post Former NNPC GM Paulinus Okoronkwo Convicted in $2.1m Bribery Scheme In U.S. Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 m. ago NDLEA Recovers 112kg Of Cannabis At Kano Accident Scene, Arrests 2 Suspects

Operatives of Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recovered 150 blocks and three sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 112 kilograms in an accident that occurred along the Zaria-Kano Road. Spokesperson of the Command, Sadiq Maigatari, in a statement, disclosed that the incident occurred around 6am on Saturday September 6, […]

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66 m. ago Doyin Kukoyi Denies Romance With Ogogo, Says Rumors Started From Movie Role

Nigerian actress and media personality Doyin Kukoyi has spoken out about the long-standing speculation linking her to a secret marriage with veteran actor Taiwo Hassan. The rumours first surfaced in 2022 after a photo of the two actors taken on a movie set went viral. The viral image showed Kukoyi and Ogogo in coordinated traditional […] The post Doyin Kukoyi Denies Romance With Ogogo, Says Rumors Started From Movie Role appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago DISCLAIMER: Denial of knowledge of the nomination and/or appointment of Dr. Kingsley Amafibe as an ambassador of the IRDCUN Nigerian Chapter

NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER We are solicitors to Amb. (Dr.) Mrs. Adedoyin Rosaline Amangbo, accredited representative of PI International Royal Diplomatic read more DISCLAIMER: Denial of knowledge of the nomination and/or appointment of Dr. Kingsley Amafibe as an ambassador of the IRDCUN Nigerian Chapter

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5 h. ago ‘Ignore Call For Sack Of Service Chiefs,’ Ndume Tells Tinubu

Former Senate Leader and lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls for the removal of the current Service Chiefs, stressing that such demands were driven by ulterior motives and not in the best interest of national security. The former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army […]

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6 h. ago Mandelson: ‘Prince Of Darkness’ Who Courted The Rich And Famous

His latest incarnation as UK ambassador to the US came to a shuddering halt when he was forced out over his links to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The post Mandelson: ‘Prince Of Darkness’ Who Courted The Rich And Famous appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Starmer Sacks Mandelson As UK Ambassador To US Over Epstein Links

Dubbed the "Prince of Darkness" during his years as a media spin doctor, Mandelson was twice forced to resign from Tony Blair's Labour government in the late 1990s and early 2000s over allegations of misconduct. The post Starmer Sacks Mandelson As UK Ambassador To US Over Epstein Links appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago PM Starmer Sacks Mandelson As UK’s Ambassador To US Over Epstein Links

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed Peter Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the United States following revelations about the depth of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Foreign Office said the decision was taken “in light of the additional information in emails written by Peter […]

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21 h. ago Nigerian Software Engineer Loses $260,000 Job Offer Over Nationality

A Nigerian software engineer, Ridwan Akinfenwa, has shared how he lost a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role worth over $260,000 annually in salaries due to his nationality. Akinfenwa disclosed the ordeal on his LinkedIn page on Sunday, describing it as a devastating setback in what was meant to be a career milestone after years of […]

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26 h. ago Workers lock out Women Affairs Minister over alleged negligence

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Workers at the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, on Wednesday, September 10, locked out the Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, over prolonged neglect of the workers amidst other grievances. The workers, in large numbers, blocked the entrance gates of the Ministry located at Central Area, Abuja, chanting solidarity songs and demanding the sack […] The post Workers lock out Women Affairs Minister over alleged negligence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago IAWPA Hails Amb. Jumoby As Champion Of Peace, Sustainable Development

Amb. Jumoby D.A, founder of the Jumoby D A Foundation, has been inducted as an Eminent Peace Ambassador under the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA). His induction came as part of the organisation’s activities aimed at observing the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation, which held at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. Speaking […]

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32 h. ago Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt To Sack Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

A United States federal judge, on Tuesday, temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s move to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as she challenged her ouster from the central bank. Judge Jia Cobb granted Cook’s request for an order to remain on the bank’s board while her lawsuit plays out — just a week before a […]

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35 h. ago NSCDC Apprehends 5 Suspects Over Illegal Fuel Dealing In Zamfara

The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended five suspected people allegedly dealing with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) linked to bandits activities. Parading the exhibits of the illegal PMS belonging to the suspects yesterday, the state commandant Sani Mustapha, said the arrests of the suspects was carried out […]

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52 h. ago Postecoglou Replaces Espirito Santo As Nottingham Forest’s New Head Coach

Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as head coach of Nottingham Forest, replacing the sacked Nuno Espirito Santo. Nuno left his position at the City Ground late on Monday night after 21 months in charge – and only three games into the season. Postecoglou returned to management of the team just three months after he was […]

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55 h. ago Ange Postecoglou becomes new Nottingham Forest manager, edges Mourinho

By John Ogunsemore Former Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou has been appointed new manager for English Premier League side Nottingham Forest, Turkish transfer market expert Ekrem Konur disclosed. This comes barely a day after the sacking of Nuno Espírito Santo, nearly two weeks after Forest’s 3-0 home defeat to West Ham United. Postecoglou, former Manchester […] The post Ange Postecoglou becomes new Nottingham Forest manager, edges Mourinho appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago House Panel Releases Trump’s Alleged Birthday Note To Epstein

The Wall Street Journal had reported on the existence of the book and letter in July, prompting a $10 billion defamation suit from Trump, 79. The post House Panel Releases Trump’s Alleged Birthday Note To Epstein appeared first on Channels Television.

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59 h. ago Buhari Threatened To Sack Me Over Petrol Subsidy Removal — Kachikwu

A former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has revealed that late former President Muhammadu Buhari threatened to sack him if his push to remove petrol subsidy during Buhari’s tenure failed. Kachikwu, who served as minister between 2016 and 2019, made the disclosure on Monday during a virtual business mentorship lecture series […]

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64 h. ago Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador

Tribune Online Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador Taiwan Representative and Head of Mission in Nigeria, Mr. Andy Yih Ping Liu, said the country is ready to work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse and real estate challenges. Speaking during the Annual General Meeting of FIABCI, Nigeria Chapter in Lagos, You Ping Liu, suggested the adoption of Taiwan model for the promotion of […] Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Court orders forfeiture of Lekki hotel linked to drug trafficking

Tribune Online Court orders forfeiture of Lekki hotel linked to drug trafficking A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim forfeiture order for a hotel in Lekki, Lagos, alleged to have been acquired with the proceeds of drug trafficking and Court orders forfeiture of Lekki hotel linked to drug trafficking Tribune Online

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3 d. ago 2026 W’Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Land In Bloemfontein To Rousing Welcome

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, Ambassador Tope Ajayi, and the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President on Grassroots Sports Development, Sir Adeyinka Adeboye, led a team of top officials of the Mission, the National Sports Commission (NSC) and members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to welcome the Super Eagles […]

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