Abuja Murder: Children of Anambra Billionaire Lucky Adimike Remanded Over Alleged Killing

The alleged killing of Anambra State-born philanthropist and businessman, Lucky Adimike, has taken a dramatic turn following the arraignment of three suspects before a court in Abuja. Adimike was reportedly killed at his mansion in Guzape, Abuja, in circumstances that have continued to attract public attention. Those facing charges over the alleged killing are identified as his children, Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony and his sister, Adimike Chinyere Stephany, alongside Comfort Ajibade, who is alleged to be Stephany’s partner. According to the allegations presented by the police, the three suspects allegedly conspired…

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63-Year-Old Nigerian Woman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Voting in Five US Elections

A 63-year-old Nigerian woman living in Texas, Ada Ngozi Otuka, has pleaded guilty to illegally voting in five federal elections in the United States despite not being a US citizen. Otuka, who resides in Katy, Texas, admitted that she falsely represented herself as a US citizen in order to register and vote in federal elections. According to the case, she cast ballots in the 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2024 elections, even though she was not legally eligible to participate in US federal elections. The offence came to light after…

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NPS Processes Over 26million Transactions as First Bank and Fidelity Bank Lead in Volume and Value

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc, Nigeria’s foremost payments infrastructure provider, has commenced the rollout of the National Payment Stack (NPS), a sovereign, ISO 20022 compliant digital infrastructure designed to succeed legacy NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP) system and modernize Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. Unifying payments, identity, and data onto a single intelligent rail, the multi-currency architecture bridges transaction processing and payment intelligence while establishing robust cross-border capabilities. Initial operational metrics highlight rapid commercial adoption, with the NPS platform already recording 26.55 million transactions valued at ₦1.4 trillion across 48 participating…

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Osun Election: Fadahunsi Under Fire Over ‘Kill Accord Members’ Comment, Senator Fires Back

The 2026 Osun governorship election has taken a dramatic turn after a viral video appeared to show Senator Francis Fadahunsi telling supporters to “kill” members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s poll. Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, reportedly made the controversial remark while addressing supporters in Ilesa as the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensifies its campaign ahead of the August 15 election. The statement has triggered outrage among political opponents, with the Ademola Adeleke campaign council reportedly demanding the senator’s arrest and prosecution over what it described…

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23-Year-Old Nigerian Law School Student Dies After Fall From 4-Storey Hostel in Lagos

A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus, Victoria Island, Faith Ajoke Alayande, has died after reportedly falling from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026. Alayande was reportedly found dead within the hostel premises after she allegedly jumped from the rooftop of the building. According to the police, a suicide note was reportedly discovered by her hostel mate and a relative, who had begun searching for her before she was found after…

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The Asset No Creditor Can Seize

In the corridors where money and power meet, integrity is not a soft virtue to be admired from a distance. It is the hardest risk control an institution owns, and the one asset that outlives us. Eyitayo Quadri Much of my working life is spent thinking about what can go wrong and/or how it can be done better in a safe way. That is the quiet vocation of a risk officer: to sit in the room where decisions are made, to ask the unpopular question, to imagine the failure before…

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P-Square Feud: Jude Okoye Responsible for Peter and Paul’s Fight, Elder Brother Henry Reveals

The prolonged crisis between former P-Square twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye, has taken another dramatic turn after their eldest brother, Henry Okoye, opened up about the family dispute. Henry, who is the eldest of the Okoye siblings, alleged that Jude Okoye, the twins’ elder brother and former manager, played a major role in creating the division that eventually led to the breakdown of the relationship between Peter and Paul. Speaking during a recent interview, Henry expressed concern over the deepening rift among the brothers and suggested that the damage…

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“I Don Kill Am Finally!” — 16-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Kills 35-Year-Old Neighbour for Cult Promotion

A 16-year-old boy, identified as Ejike Chinonso, has reportedly confessed to killing his 35-year-old female neighbour, Esther Ijeoma Obasi, allegedly in a bid to gain promotion to a higher rank in his cult group. According to reports, the teenager attacked the woman after she had reportedly given him food to eat because his mother was not around and he was hungry. The incident reportedly took a horrifying turn hours later after the boy had finished eating the food. He allegedly attacked Esther and stabbed her several times until she collapsed…

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Loretta Anoh Allegedly Kills Boyfriend, Steals Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC and Nearly N3 Million in Uyo

A woman identified as Loretta Anoh was arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command over the alleged murder of her boyfriend, Chikoka Emeka Henry, in Uyo, before allegedly fleeing with his Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC SUV and nearly N3 million in cash. The incident occurred at the deceased’s residence in Osongama Estate, Uyo, where Henry, 36, was found dead in a pool of blood after his brother, Collins Okpara, visited the apartment when repeated phone calls went unanswered. Police said preliminary findings revealed that the victim had sustained a severe head…

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Former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun Loses Husband as Anthony ‘Niyi’ Adeosun Dies at 62

Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has been thrown into mourning following the death of her husband, Anthony Adeniyi (Niyi) Adeosun, who passed away in Lagos at the age of 62. According to a statement issued by the Adeosun family, Mr. Adeosun died on Wednesday, August 5, after living a life the family described as one marked by integrity, faith, and dedicated service. The announcement, signed by Reverend C. A. Adeosun on behalf of the family, expressed profound grief over the loss while affirming their submission to the will of…

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