A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims to the Kedarnath temple in India’s Himalayan region crashed on Sunday, killing all seven people on board, including a toddler and the pilot. The aircraft, operated by a private charter company, went down during a flight in Uttarakhand state due to suspected poor weather, according to district tourism officer Rahul…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned Halima Buba, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank, alongside Innocent Mbagwu, the bank’s Executive Director and Chief Compliance Officer, over an alleged $12 million money laundering scheme. Appearing before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director of Palmpay Limited, Mr. Chika Nwosu, may face imprisonment as the Federal High Court in Lagos prepares to hear a committal application accusing him of contempt in a ₦95 million cyber fraud case. The legal action, brought by PRO INTERNATIONAL CONCEPT through its counsel, Bayo Omotubora & Co., seeks…
By Ayomide Otitoju Israel has temporarily shut down all its diplomatic missions worldwide amid its ongoing military operations in Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Friday. The closure means consular services are currently unavailable to Israeli citizens abroad. In a statement, the ministry advised Israelis overseas to update their location via an online form…
By Ayomide Otitoju Adron Homes and Properties Limited, a leading name in Nigeria’s real estate sector, made a striking appearance at the 2025 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival, reaffirming its dedication to cultural heritage and community development. Operating under the banner of the “House of Adron,” the company turned heads with a colourful display…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a new agreement formalizing a €5.25 million contribution from Spain to support critical WHO initiatives. Announced on Friday, the funding was welcomed by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who commended Spain for its continued support…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Capital Territory branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the management of the National Hospital, Abuja, demanding the reinstatement of three dismissed doctors. In a memo dated June 13, 2025, the association warned that its members would embark on an indefinite strike from June…
By Ayomide Otitoju Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been posthumously inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his iconic 1976 album Zombie, nearly three decades after his death. The Recording Academy, organisers of the Grammy Awards, announced the honour this week, marking Fela as the first Nigerian artiste to be inducted into…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday heard testimony alleging that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), smuggled a radio transmitter into Nigeria concealed among household items. Testifying as the fourth prosecution witness, a Department of State Services (DSS) operative, identified only as Mr. DDD, told…