Anambra High Court Sentences Orient Petroleum MD and Foundation Trustees to 14 Years Imprisonment Over ₦25 Billion Fraud

Justice O. M. Anyachebelu of the Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has convicted and sentenced Engineer Nnaemeka Nwawka, the Managing Director of Orient Petroleum Resources Plc, along with the Registered Trustees of Sage Nebefeife Foundation, to 14 years’ imprisonment each. The conviction follows a 10-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

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Governor Abba Yusuf’s Paris Appearance: Spokesperson Clarifies Reasons for Casual Attire

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf recently attracted public interest during his participation in the Paris International Agricultural Show, where he was photographed without his trademark red cap and dressed in noticeably simpler clothing. This departure from his usual traditional style triggered widespread online conversations and speculation, especially as it came soon after his high-profile…

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Governor Ahmadu Fintiri Switches to APC in Major Political Realignment for Adamawa State

In a landmark shift that has reshaped the political map of Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has formally left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor made the announcement during a statewide address on Friday, February 27, 2026, putting an end to months of intense speculation surrounding…

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Tragic Loss: Female NSCDC Officer Fatally Crushed by Operational Vehicle During Abuja Training Exercise

A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Abuja on Saturday when a female officer from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) tragically lost her life. The accident occurred amid a routine “show of force” drill conducted by the Corps’ Female Strike Force unit, commonly known as the Female Squad. What began as a planned tactical…

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FCTA Cancels 485 Fraudulent Land Allocations in Abuja: A Major Step in Land Reform

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has cancelled 485 land allocations in Abuja after rigorous verification revealed that the supporting documents were fraudulent or failed to meet required authenticity standards. This decision, approved by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, followed detailed checks carried out by the Department of Land Administration in collaboration with the Abuja Geographic…

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