Month: January 2026

Emefiele’s trial: I take responsibility for $2.5m illegal withdrawal from CBN — Witness

The ongoing trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, took a dramatic twist on Thursday when a witness called to testify against him claimed responsibility for the $2.5 million fraudulently withdrawn from the…

Alleged Coup Plot: Falana Wants Military to Apologise to Nigerians

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana, has faulted the Nigerian military for what he described as a failure of accountability, following its initial denial of an alleged coup plot, only to later confirm arrests…

Uyo Infomedia Appoints Barrister Ini-Ukeme Patrick as Head of Digital Strategy

By Dennis Udoma In a strategic move to reposition Uyo Infomedia Limited for the attainment of its corporate goals, the management has announced the appointment of Barrister Ini-Ukeme Patrick as Head of Digital Strategy, effective February 1, 2026. Under the…

Science Diplomat, Prof. Inyang Champions Global Climate Action in China, Deepens Africa–Asia Academic Ties

World-renowned geo-environmental scientist and sustainability advocate, Professor Hilary I. Inyang, has once again placed Africa and the developing world at the centre of global scientific discourse following his high-profile academic mission to China. In a global conference monitored in Uyo,…

Nigerian Nurse’s Licence Revoked for Sleeping on Duty in Australia

A 25-year-old Nigerian-born nurse has been stripped of her professional nursing licence in Australia after a tribunal found she repeatedly slept during night shifts at a Sydney aged care facility, putting vulnerable elderly residents at risk. Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, who moved…

DHQ Confirms Coup Plot Against Tinubu, Set to Arraign 16 Officers

By Staff Reporter   The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that some serving officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces were involved in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The configuration brings to an end…

Rivers Rep Slams Bwala Over Wike’s Remarks, Calls Aide “Poster Boy

A federal lawmaker from Rivers State, Hon. Solomon Bob has blasted the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Tinubu, Mr. Daniel Bwala, over his derogatory comments on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike recently….

Paying Bandits is Rewarding Murders — Gen. Musa

  Rejects “Peace-for-Payment” Calls, Insists Bandits Must Be Eliminated By Our Correspondent Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has firmly rejected renewed calls by some northern political leaders and pressure groups for the Federal Government to negotiate with, and…

Gov. Eno Flags Off Ibom CNG Mass Transit Terminal With 50 Luxury Buses to Plymouth 31 LGAs

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibomites yesterday, flagged off the construction of the Ibom CNG Mass Transit Terminal at Ikot Ekpe Offot in Uyo metropolis. The project, is described by residents as a bold step to revolutionise public transportation and…

2027: Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers Endorse Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno For Reelection

Traditional Rulers in Akwa Ibom State have pledged their support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno ahead of the 2027 general elections. You The Traditional Rulers comprising Paramount Rulers, Clan, Village…