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Federal Government Drops Criminal Charges Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026Ayo Olowo

The Nigerian federal government has officially withdrawn criminal charges against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. The discontinuance notice was filed in case number FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025 at the Federal High Court in Abuja, between the Federal Government and Akpoti-Uduaghan. The document dated December 12, 2025, invokes sections 108(1), 108(2)(a), and 108(5) of the […]

Zenith Bank hosts victorious D’Tigress, gifts team N200m

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025Ayo Olowo

Sponsors of the Women National Basketball League, Zenith Bank Plc, on Tuesday at a reception held at their Abuja head office in Maitama, rolled out the drums for the victorious D’Tigress of Nigeria after the team secured a record-breaking 5th back-to-back AfroBasket title. The bank rewarded the team with N200m. Each of the players will […]

Chelsea Defender Tosin Adarabioyo Commits International Future to Nigeria

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025Ayo Olowo

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo is poised to pledge his international allegiance to Nigeria, SportsBoom.com can exclusively reveal. England Youth International Mulls Senior Decision Born in Manchester to Nigerian parents, Adarabioyo has been a prominent figure in England’s youth system, having represented the country at Under-16, Under-17, Under-18, and Under-19 levels. Despite his involvement at youth […]

Former president of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari dies in London

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025Ayo Olowo

Former President of Nigeria, General Muhammdu Buhari has died. A former aide to the former president, Bashir Ahmad, announced the passing of the former president on X. He wrote: “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May […]

AI & THE FUTURE OF TRUST: ACAMB 4TH STAKEHOLDERS’ CONFERENCE TO REDEFINE BANKING IN A DIGITAL-FIRST ERA

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Ayo Olowo

The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria (ACAMB) has announced its 4th National Stakeholders’ Conference, themed “AI & the Future of Trust: Reimagining Banking and Financial Services in a Digital-First Era.” The event will take place on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the CIBN Bankers House, Victoria Island, Lagos, by […]

Peter Obi blasts Tinubu for cancelling visit to Yelewata because of rain, flood and bad roads

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025Ayo Olowo

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Yelewata in Benue state in the wake of a deadly attack on the community. Recall that on Wednesday, Tinubu, who had just touched down in Benue to commiserate with victims of the tragedy, said […]

EFCC files three-count charge against detained promoters of CBEX

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025Ayo Olowo

NIGERIA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against two of the detained promoters of the crypto bridge exchange (CBEX) over allegations of investment fraud believed to be over $1 billion. The charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/216/2025 was filed by Fadila Yusuf, EFCC lawyer. Therein, the suspects were identified as Avwerosuo […]

CBEX investors are going to get their money back – EFCC gives assurance

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025Ayo Olowo

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has assured those who invested in CBEX digital trading platform that they will get their money back. EFCC said it was already tracking the CBEX trading platform before the recent public outcry. According to several posts on X, the CBEX, which promised investors a 100 […]

NLNG to improve Operational Efficiency of domestic LPG supply in Nigeria

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025Ayo Olowo

In line with its continuous improvement culture, NLNG has committed to working closely with its stakeholders to improve operational efficiency in its domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (DLPG) supply to the country. At an engagement session recently with stakeholders in Lagos, NLNG highlighted its plans to enhance engagement and improve operational efficiency of its LPG supply […]

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan takes her case to Inter-Parliamentary Union in New York

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025Ayo Olowo

Suspended Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi central, has reported Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). She spoke at the IPU meeting held at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday. Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of making sexual advances towards her. The allegation was preceded by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s outburst against Akpabio over […]