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By Peter Omopo The trial of former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Fidet Edetanlen, over alleged fraud involving $385,000 and ₦165.4 million has been adjourned to May 20, 2026. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, fixed the new date after previously scheduled dates for the prosecution to open its case were vacated. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had earlier been scheduled to commence trial proceedings on May 13, 14 and 15 through the presentation of witnesses. However, defence counsel, Adebowale Kamoru, informed the court that the defendant had filed a motion…

By Peter Omopo Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the conversion of the Adamawa State Specialist Hospital in Yola into the Adamawa State University Teaching Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen medical education and specialised healthcare delivery in the state. The approval was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Awwal Tukur, during the inauguration of a committee set up to oversee the transition process. According to the government, the decision followed a request by the management of Adamawa State University for the establishment of a clinical training facility for medical students within the state. Tukur said the…

By Peter Omopo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress. The submission took place at the party’s national secretariat amid heavy presence of supporters and loyalists who gathered ahead of Atiku’s arrival. A video shared on the former vice president’s X handle showed a rowdy atmosphere around the venue as supporters struggled to gain access to the hall where the submission exercise was held. In a statement accompanying the video, Atiku described the development as a decisive step…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally invited the President of Guinea, Mamadi Doumbouya, for a state visit to Nigeria following a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Thursday. The development was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Sunday Dare, while briefing journalists after the engagement. According to Dare, both leaders discussed areas of cooperation, particularly opportunities within Guinea’s vast mineral and metals sector, with prospects for deeper economic collaboration between the two countries. He stated that President Doumbouya warmly received the invitation and…

By Peter Omopo A Nigerian-born former nonprofit executive, Dr. Nkechy Ezeh, has been sentenced to 70 months imprisonment by a United States federal court for masterminding a $1.4 million fraud scheme involving funds meant for vulnerable preschool children. The sentence was delivered by Chief US District Judge Hala Y. Jarbou, according to a statement issued by the Office of the US Attorney for the Western District of Michigan on Wednesday. Ezeh, 61, a resident of Kent County, Michigan, was also handed a concurrent 60-month sentence for tax evasion. The court further ordered her to pay $1.4 million in restitution and…

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB), a premium financial institution, has once again demonstrated its leadership and impact within the financial services sector, emerging as one of the biggest winners at The Industry Awards 2026. At the highly anticipated event, LAPO MfB clinched three major awards, reaffirming its commitment to excellence, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement: Outstanding Social Impact Company of the Year, Most Outstanding Microfinance Bank of the Year and Outstanding Communications Personality, awarded to Oluremi Akande. These recognitions underscore LAPO MfB’s consistent efforts in driving financial inclusion, empowering underserved communities, and setting benchmarks in corporate communications and reputation management. Speaking…

By Peter Omopo Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has officially joined the All Progressives Congress, marking a major development in the political landscape of Ondo State. Mimiko, the first governor in the state’s history to complete two terms in office, announced his defection at the APC Secretariat in Ondo City, where he was formally received by the state chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, alongside party leaders and supporters. His move comes months after several of his loyalists defected to the APC in 2025, a development political observers viewed as a precursor to his eventual alignment with the ruling party. Speaking during…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has led the Nigerian delegation to the opening ceremony of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. The development was disclosed in a video shared on X by Dada Olusegun. President Tinubu had earlier arrived in Kigali to participate in the two-day summit holding from May 14 to 15 under the theme, “Scale or Fail: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership.” The forum is regarded as one of Africa’s largest gatherings of political leaders, investors and business executives, with discussions expected to centre on regional integration, infrastructure development, private sector investment and industrial…

By Peter Omopo The All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed that the dates earlier announced for its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections remain unchanged. In a statement issued late Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said the clarification became necessary following what it described as false and misleading reports circulating on social media and other communication platforms. According to the party, the House of Representatives primary election will hold on Friday, May 15, 2026, while the Senate primary is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026. The APC also stated that the State House…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Paul Kagame have agreed to deepen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda as part of efforts to strengthen African integration and economic cooperation. The agreement was reached during a meeting at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa in Kigali shortly after President Tinubu arrived in Rwanda for the Africa CEO Forum. Both leaders agreed to revive the Nigeria-Rwanda Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission, which was signed in 2021, with Nigeria expected to host the next session of the commission. President Tinubu also disclosed that Nigeria is considering a reciprocal 30-day visa-free entry arrangement for…