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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially received a petition from the family of Deborah Mbara, a cancer survivor, accusing social media influencer Blessing CEO of cyberbullying, forgery, and orchestrating a multi-million naira fundraising scam. A source within the EFCC confirmed to our correspondent on Friday that the commission has received a formal petition against Blessing CEO. The petition, dated April 8, 2026, was filed by the law firm S.M. Anyanwu & Co. (Chieze Chambers) on behalf of Mbara. It alleged that Blessing CEO, whose real name is Blessing Okoro Nkiruka, exploited Deborah’s health crisis to defraud well-meaning…

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has issued a dire warning to the Federal Government, stating that petrol prices could hit ₦2,000 per litre if immediate economic interventions are not made. During a press briefing in Abuja, TUC President Comrade Festus Osifo highlighted the double blow of rising global crude oil costs and the continuous fall of the naira. He stressed that the current situation has placed Nigerian workers in a state of extreme financial distress. Osifo noted that in some regions, fuel costs are already creeping toward that ₦2,000 mark. To prevent a total economic collapse, the TUC proposed that…

The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has attributed the ongoing instability within political parties especially the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the actions of party members themselves, rather than outside forces. In an interview on ARISE News on Thursday, Moro argued that the recurring crises affecting the PDP and similar parties are largely self-inflicted. He pointed out that key figures such as governors, lawmakers, and party leaders play a central role in creating and worsening these issues. “I believe the responsibility lies mainly with political actors,” he said, explaining that the visible turmoil within parties stems from their own internal…

The Presidency has clarified why Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not personally attend the inauguration of key projects in Lagos, despite being in the state. Speaking on Wednesday, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said the President was preoccupied with urgent national assignments, particularly security-related matters. During an interview on Channels Television, Dare confirmed that Tinubu remained in Lagos but had been heavily engaged with governance responsibilities. “President Tinubu is in Lagos. Beyond public appearances, he has been deeply involved in state matters,” he said. Dare explained that the President had been receiving continuous security briefings,…

The David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to reverse the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, which derecognised the party’s leadership. Mark also asked Justice Emeka Nwite to grant an order of mandatory injunction setting aside INEC’s refusal to attend or monitor the ADC’s congresses or convention, pending the hearing and determination of the instant suit. He equally sought an order of mandatory injunction directing INEC to forthwith restore and maintain the names of all ADC’s National Working Committee (NWC) in its records and portal, prior to…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday expressed confidence that, under the leadership of Hon. Nentawe Yilwatda, the party has the potential to govern Nigeria for 100 years. The Yobe State Chairman of the party, Hon. Muhammad Gadaka, made this statement at the Yobe Leadership and Innovation Summit 2026, organized by the Centre for Leadership and Good Governance–Yobe, held in Damaturu. Gadaka said he remains optimistic about Nigeria’s future under the APC, noting that the party could dominate the country’s political landscape for at least a century due to its commendable policies and programmes. Represented by the State Party Youth…

Nigerian singer, Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, has claimed that his senior colleague, Tiwa Savage, introduced him to ‘Backy’ in 2018. City News reports that ‘Backy’  is a blend of illicit drugs like cannabis, tramadol, codeine, or rohypnol rolled into a blnt. Speaking in a recent interview with Nigerian streamer, Caterefe, Crayon said Tiwa Savage asked if he smoked, and he replied affirmatively, and she handed him the ‘Backy’. Crayon, who was previously signed to Mavin Records, explained that after the encounter with Tiwa Savage, he became addicted to ‘Backy’. The singer also opened up about his relationship with Tiwa…

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament. The announcement was made at the official press conference of the tournament held on 16 March 2026 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. ChessMasters is an annual chess tournament designed to equip the next generation with critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The competition targets children in primary school aged between 6 and 11 years old. Organised by Eko Hotels and Suites & KEY Academy , ChessMasters was created to provide…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Thursday held a meeting with the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the House of Representatives. The meeting comes amid signs that the governor is preparing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling party. After the meeting, an unnamed Bauchi House of Representatives member, speaking to journalists with the governor present, said: “We are here today as members of the National Assembly to meet with our governor and leader. We are here on a special invitation to discuss the ongoing realignment that is happening in Nigeria, and particularly in…

Another faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Bala Gombe on Thursday protested at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). CityNews reports that the protesters called on the faction led by David Mark, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to leave their party alone. Bala Nafiu was also joined by ADC House of Representatives Member, Leke Abejide from kogi state. The protesters called on INEC to fully respect the recent court ruling and maintain the “Status Quo Ante Bellum” regarding leadership recognition within the party. They also chanted slogans demanding adherence to the…