Barely two weeks after being sworn in as Councillor representing Ward C1, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Oluwakemi Rufai has died. Rufai, the only female councillor in the legislative council, reportedly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, after a brief illness. Chairman of
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Tuesday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of singling out opposition figures for politically motivated investigations, alleging that the agency’s latest target is its Interim National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark. In a statement by its acting National Publicity Secretary, Bola
The Federal Government, De-Sadal Nigeria Limited, and China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Limited are set to commence the construction of a $60 bn gas and 4,000-kilometre high-speed rail project in Nigeria. This was disclosed when the consortium presented proof of funds to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s fight against corruption must be transparent to succeed. Reacting to the arrest and interrogation of former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the
. 7 Recaptured Sixteen inmates of the New Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State escaped from the facility in the early hours of Tuesday after a security breach. Spokesman of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Umar Abubakar confirmed this in a statement. The statement reads : “The Nigerian Correctional Service
The Federal Government has arraigned five men before a Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The Accurate Reporters recall that over 40 worshippers were killed during the attack, while over 100 others sustained
The newly appointed Assistant Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Ibadan, Oyo State, Akin Olowokerehas reportedly slumped and died during a training session. Olowokere, a former player and later tactician with Sunshine Stars of Akure, who joined the Oluyole Warriors’ new technical crew following the exit of the Gbenga
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has opened an investigation into the ownership of several companies reportedly established during the tenure of former governor Udom Emmanuel. According to the Assembly, some of these firms have questionable ownership structures, raising concerns about transparency and possible state involvement. Of particular interest
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council with immediate effect. However, the dissolution did not affect some Commissioners, Special Advisers and Directors General who are members of the state Executive Council. The dropped Commissioners and Special Advisers have been ordered to hand
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against Umar Bago, Niger state governor and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over “the ongoing intimidation of Badeggi FM Radio, Minna, and the threat to shut down the station and weaponize the NBC and