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By Peter Omopo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Abuja-based house agent, Hajia Adama Adamu, over an alleged N288 million property fraud. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said the suspect was apprehended by operatives of its Ilorin Zonal Directorate following a petition. According to the commission, Adamu allegedly obtained over N288 million under false pretences by claiming she would facilitate the purchase of a property located at House 31, Haile Selassie Street, in the Asokoro area of Abuja. The EFCC disclosed that the funds were reportedly collected from a complainant, identified as Alhaji…

By Peter Omopo The planned boycott of the Africa Energies Summit is intensifying, with mounting pressure on organiser Frontier Energy Network amid allegations of discrimination, exclusion, and disregard for African local content concerns. What began as a protest has evolved into a broader industry backlash, as Mozambique’s oil sector withdrew its participation and several petroleum ministers associated with the African Petroleum Producers Organization also stepped back from the event. The African Energy Chamber has urged stakeholders to sustain the boycott, accusing the summit organisers, led by Daniel Davidson, of failing to adequately address concerns surrounding representation and inclusion. Executive Chairman…

By Peter Omopo The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Nasiru Muazu Magarya, on his appointment as Federal Commissioner representing the state in the National Population Commission. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party described the appointment, approved by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well-deserved, citing Magarya’s contributions to legislative development and governance in Zamfara State. The APC noted that Magarya distinguished himself during his tenure as Speaker through the passage of impactful laws and effective legislative oversight, which it said contributed to stabilising the State House…

By Peter Omopo A 14-year-old American teenager, Dean Roy, has declared his ambition to contest the governorship election in the US state of Vermont, drawing widespread attention for what is being described as an unprecedented political move. Roy, a high school freshman, has already secured a place on the ballot for the November gubernatorial election after forming his own political platform, the Freedom and Unity Party. His candidacy is made possible by Vermont’s constitution, which does not stipulate a minimum age requirement for those seeking the office of governor, provided they have lived in the state for at least four…

By Peter Omopo The Presidency has said that Nigeria’s naira-for-crude policy is helping to shield the country from the impact of global fuel disruptions triggered by the ongoing Middle East crisis. Presidential aide Temitope Ajayi stated that the policy, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in July 2024, has strengthened the nation’s energy security by ensuring a steady domestic supply of petroleum products. The initiative allows crude oil to be sold in naira to the Dangote Refinery, and took effect on October 1, 2024. It is being managed by a technical committee that includes the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun,…

By Daniel Alabrah Amid high expectations, the independent power project of the Bayelsa State Government will be inaugurated this month. Also awaiting inauguration are the 630-metre-long Angiama-Oporoma bridge across the River Nun in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, and one of the newly constructed dual carriage roads linking the New Yenagoa City from the Gbarantoru axis of the state capital. Governor Douye Diri, who disclosed this on Tuesday during the March edition of the monthly Praise Night at the King of Glory Chapel, Government House, Yenagoa, said the 60-megawatt gas-fired turbine plant was set for test-run and would be inaugurated…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has threatened to embark on an industrial action following the alleged assault of a female house officer at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Ogun State. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its President, Mohammad Usman Suleiman, the association described the incident as “shocking and barbaric,” warning that failure to address the situation could trigger a nationwide strike. According to NARD, the doctor was allegedly attacked by seven men suspected to be students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic following the death of a patient at the hospital’s Accident…

By Peter Omopo Widespread celebrations erupted across Iraq on Wednesday as the national football team secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their first appearance at the tournament in four decades. The team sealed their place with a 2–1 victory over Bolivia in an inter-confederation play-off match held in Monterrey. In the capital, Baghdad, jubilant fans flooded the streets, chanting patriotic songs, waving national flags, and celebrating the long-awaited achievement. Many supporters draped themselves in Iraqi colours, while others drove through the city honking horns and playing music. Residents described the qualification as a deeply emotional moment. One…

By Peter Omopo A Federal High Court in Kaduna has fixed April 14, 2026, to deliver its ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The decision followed arguments presented by both the defence and prosecution teams during proceedings on Wednesday. Lead counsel to the defence, Adewole Iyamu, expressed optimism about the outcome, stating that all necessary arguments had been fully presented before the court. He confirmed that the bail application was formally moved and duly contested by the prosecution during the hearing. Iyamu also disclosed that El-Rufai is scheduled to appear before a Federal…

By Peter Omopo Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has returned to the Federal High Court in Kaduna for the continuation of hearing on his bail application in a corruption case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The proceedings, presided over by Justice Rilwan Aikawa, are expected to determine whether the former governor will be granted bail as his trial continues. El-Rufai had earlier been remanded in ICPC custody after his last court appearance on March 31, following the late submission of a counter-affidavit by the prosecution. The case involves a 10-count charge bordering…