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Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Denies Bribery Allegations At Southwark Crown Court

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago03 mins

The trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke opened in London on Tuesday, with prosecutors alleging she accepted cash and luxury benefits from oil executives seeking favourable treatment. Alexandra Healy, for the prosecution, told Southwark Crown Court that Alison-Madueke received at least £100,000 in cash, private jet flights, chauffeur-driven vehicles and high-value goods while…

FCT Workers’ Strike: We Are Open To Reasonable Dialogue – Wike

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago06 mins

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed the administration’s readiness for “reasonable dialogue” with striking workers, while warning of legal consequences for those who defy a court order to resume duties. Wike gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the ruling of the National Industrial…

AGF Assumes Control Of Mike Ozekhome’s Trial In Alleged UK Property Fraud Case

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago03 mins

The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has taken over the prosecution of Senior Advocate of Nigeria Mike Ozekhome in a high-profile fraud case involving a property in the United Kingdom. Ozekhome was due to be arraigned in an Abuja High Court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)….

Tinubu To Visit Türkiye For Strategic Talks And Investment Forum

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago02 mins

President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Monday for a state visit to Türkiye, a Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, confirmed on Sunday. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Türkiye and explore collaboration in sectors including security, education, innovation, social development and aviation. During the trip, Nigerian and Turkish officials are…

Abba Yusuf To Lead Defection Of Lawmakers As He Rejoins APC

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago02 mins

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf will rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, 26 January 2026, marking a major political realignment in the state following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The announcement was made in a statement released on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, in Kano. The statement said…

Court Hears How Mambilla Power Budget Was Raised On Obasanjo’s Instruction

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago03 mins

An Abuja court has heard testimony alleging that former President Olusegun Obasanjo personally directed an increase of N11 billion in the budget allocation for the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project shortly before its approval in 2003. The evidence was given by Umar Babangida, an Assistant Commissioner of Police attached to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

Former Nigerian Oil Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Faces UK Court Over Bribery Allegations

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago02 mins

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former petroleum minister, has appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London for a preliminary hearing in a bribery case brought against her by UK authorities. The hearing took place on Monday before Justice Thornton, ahead of a substantive trial fixed for 26 January 2026. Alison-Madueke was formally charged in August 2023 following…

Plateau Governor Mutfwang Urges Military To Deal Firmly With Terrorists, Bandits

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago03 mins

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces to treat terrorists and bandits as criminals and enemies of the land, calling for firm and decisive action against insecurity. The governor made the call on Tuesday in Jos when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Waidi Shuaibu, paid him a…

Kaduna Abductions: PDP Says Attacks On Worshippers Show Security Failure

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago02 mins

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the Federal Government over the kidnapping of 163 worshippers in Kaduna State, saying the incident reflects a deepening security crisis under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The worshippers were abducted during a church service on Sunday in Kajuru Local Government Area. The PDP described the attack as a tragic…

APC Banner Snub Raises Questions About Shettima’s Role Ahead Of 2027

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago02 mins

Tensions over Vice President Kashim Shettima’s relevance in the All Progressives Congress (APC) surfaced on Monday when his photograph was missing from a banner depicting President Bola Tinubu, APC governors, and other key party figures in the North-East. The banner was displayed at the APC governors and stakeholders constitutional amendment committee and public hearing held…