FEDERAL HIGH COURT, IKOYI LAGOS JUDICIAL DIVISIONBEFORE: HON. JUSTICE I. A. KALAN A high-stakes criminal trial involving alleged forgery and the diversion of N460,750,000 took a dramatic turn this week at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, after the principal defendant failed to appear in court, citing a medical emergency abroad without producing any supporting documentation. The matter, Inspector General of Police v. Austin Ugochukwu Albert & 2 Others, is being prosecuted by G. T. Nev, Esq. of the Directorate of Legal Services, Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, before Hon. Justice I. A. Kala. The Allegations: At the heart of…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Chartmasters, a global music data platform, has ranked Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy as Africa’s best-selling artiste for recording a whopping 14.46 million Equivalent Album Units (EAS). Nigerian music news platform, The Debut Hub, announced the development in a post on its official X handle, @thedebuthub, citing data from Chartmasters. The post reads:“JUST IN! Burna Boy returns as the #1 best-selling African artist of all time with 14.46 MILLION Equivalent Album Sales globally! “It covers studio albums, other LPs (incl. compilations), physical singles, digital singles & streaming (album track equivalents).” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that EAS is…
Eleven outstanding poetry collections have emerged on the longlist of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, selected from 223 received for the competition. The announcement, by the chairman of the Advisory Board for the Prize, Prof Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo marks a significant milestone in this year’s competition and reflects the exceptional quality, creativity and diversity of contemporary poetry. The longlisted titles, arranged alphabetically are: Adult Love by Tanure Ojaide Bakandimiya by Saddiq Dzukogi Black Passport by Paul Akpomuje 2000 Blacks by Ajibola Tolase Ceremony of The Nameless by Theresa Lola Corpus:Animistic Verses by Ayo Oyeku Floral’s Love Colony by Tares Oburumu The…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu, has appealed to Nigerians for financial support to raise ₦30 million for three urgent life-saving surgeries, saying she has been hospitalised for three weeks and can no longer cope with the cost of her treatment. The actress made the appeal in an emotional video shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, where she pleaded with her fans, family and colleagues not to abandon her as she battles her illness. “My people, my fans and my family, I know that you’ve not seen me in circulation for some time. I’ve been hospitalised now for three weeks.…
MILO, a leading malt and cocoa beverage in Nigeria, has launched the MILO Text & Win Promotion, a nationwide consumer campaign designed to reward loyal consumers with exciting prizes while celebrating the trust they have continued to place in the brand. Running from July to September 2026, the promotion gives two million consumers the opportunity to win exciting rewards, including airtime, cash prizes, and six brand new cars. Five winners will emerge through the biweekly draws, while one lucky consumer will drive away with the grand prize, a brand-new family SUV. Participating is simple. Consumers only need to purchase a…
In a bid to safeguard power infrastructure in line with current reforms, the Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, psc(+), NPM, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The Minister, who was joined by the Permanent Secretary and other members of the Ministry’s management team, used the visit to seek enhanced cooperation of the Nigeria Police Force in safeguarding the nation’s power infrastructure. Speaking at the meeting, Tegbe commended the Force’s performance under the present administration, particularly since the appointment of IGP Disu. He identified the vandalization of…
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank”, the latter for the second consecutive year, at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, clinching the biggest and most coveted national and continental awards in banking. The awards were presented to the Bank on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at The Peninsula London Hotel, London. This dual recognition is a testament to the Bank’s sustained excellence in financial performance, customer service, digital innovation, and its contribution to economic development across Nigeria and the wider African continent. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are among the most respected in…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion in new equity, following a highly successful offering. The transaction, which is believed to be Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement, marks a significant milestone in the history of the company and demonstrates strong investor confidence in the refinery’s long-term growth strategy and operational excellence. The capital raise is the first equity funding round involving external investors beyond the company’s legacy shareholder base, underscoring the growing attractiveness of DPRP as a world-class energy and industrial enterprise. The proceeds…
Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem platform for individuals, businesses, and their customers, today publishes its inaugural Impact Report titled “Creating Financial Happiness The report captures Moniepoint’s evolution from a financial infrastructure provider into a comprehensive financial ecosystem, now serving over 20 million businesses and individuals, processing over $250 billion in transaction value annually. It also highlights the impact of expanded access to credit, banking, and business management tools for MSMEs in Nigeria, which face a funding gap of approximately $32.2 billion. At the heart of the report is access to credit. In 2025, Moniepoint disbursed more than $700 million…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists during an intelligence-led operation in Imota, recovering firearms, ammunition, and other dangerous weapons. The operation followed credible information from members of the public on the activities of suspected cultists in Imota. Acting on the credible intelligence, operatives of the Command stormed the location and arrested Jelili Adeyemo ‘m’, 37 years; alleged to be the armourer of the group, Bisoye Adewale ‘m’ 42 years, and John Okeafo ‘m’ 60 years. Recovered exhibits include one Beretta pistol, one locally made pistol, seven (7) Dane guns, ten (10) live cartridges, seven (7) expended…