Month: July 2025

‘In Just 10 Days,’ SunTrust Bank MD Swapped $12m For Achimugu – Witness

Abibat Babalola

The trial of Halima Buba, managing director of SunTrust Bank, and the bank’s executive director, Innocent Mbagwu, accused of $12 million money laundering, commenced on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s witness during the proceeding narrated how Buba and Mbagwu facilitated a $12 million swap in 10 days for businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, without routing the funds through a financial institution. The EFCC had, on June 13, 2025, arraigned Halima Buba and Innocent Mbagwu before Justice Emeka Nwite on a…

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Outrage As Israel Strikes Only Catholic Church In Gaza, Kills Three Worshipers

Ganiyu Amodu

An Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church killed two people on Thursday, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said, as Israel said it “never targets” religious sites and regretted any harm to civilians. Pope Leo XIV said he was “deeply saddened” by the attack, which came as Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that Israeli strikes across the Palestinian territory killed at least 20 people. “With deep sorrow the Latin Patriarchate can now confirm that two persons were killed as a result of an apparent strike by the Israeli army that…

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Fake Admission Racket Rocks Nigeria Police Academy, LAUTECH, 18 Others

Ganiyu Amodu

. ‘9,469 students involved,’ Names of institutions and numbers of illegal admissions uncovered by JAMB   No fewer than 9,469 admissions across 20 tertiary institutions nationwide have been flagged as fake by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for the 2024 academic session. According to the board, the admissions were conducted outside the popular Central Admission Processing System, popularly known as CAPS. According to the list obtained from JAMB, Kano State University of Science and Technology led the pack with 2,215 fake admissions, with Ladoke Akintola University of Technology following…

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Oh My Good God!

Ganiyu Amodu

By Ibikunle Amosun   “Oga, I’m sorry. That’s how God wants it. He is dead.” That was the shattering message I received at about 4 p.m on Sunday 13 July, 2025 breaking the sad news of the passage of former President Muhammadu Buhari. It was most unexpected. I had been on the trail of those at the bedside of the former President for days, as we compared notes on the day I was to visit him in London. Each time, they advised that I tarry a while for an auspicious…

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Alima Atta Foundation Deepens CSR Investment, Donates 20 Computers, Others To LASU

Ganiyu Amodu

. VC speaks on gesture, commends Foundation   The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has commended The Alima Atta Foundation for its support to the institution over the years. The Foundation recently donated 20 new desktop computers to the Department of Public Relations and Advertising’s creative and production studio in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies of the institution. Professor Olatunji-Bello stated that the generous donation of state-of-the-art equipment will enhance the teaching and learning environment and will energize the department to better expose and prepare…

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Again, Nigeria Misses Budget 2025 Crude Oil Output Target

Abibat Babalola

There were fresh fears over the execution of Nigeria’s N54.99 trillion 2025 budget, yesterday, as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, put Nigeria’s crude oil output, excluding condensate, at 1.547 million barrels per day, bpd in June 2025. This showed a marginal increase of 1.24 per cent from 1.528 million bpd recorded in May 2025, according to the organisation. In its July 2025 Monthly Oil Market Report, MOMR, released yesterday, OPEC said this was based on data from secondary sources. READ ALSO: Nigeria Hits OPEC 1.5mb/d Oil Production Quota…

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Nigeria Hits OPEC 1.5mb/d Oil Production Quota

Abibat Babalola

Nigeria’s crude oil production soared a little above 1.5 million barrels per day in June, hitting the required quota by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Data sourced from OPEC’s latest Monthly Market Oil Report (MOMR) for June noted that the country’s oil production hit 1.505mb/d in June 2025 from 1.453mb/d recorded in May 2025. However, the output was still below the targeted 2.06mbpd projected in the 2025 budget. According to OPEC’s data, this is the first time the country’s production output would meet the 1.5mb/d cuts quota…

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‘With Immediate Effect,’ Atiku Resigns From PDP, Gives Reason

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman PDP, Jada 1 Ward Jada LGA Adamawa State, Atiku said his resignation is due to irreconcilable differences that have emerged in the former ruling party. He noted that he found it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the party has taken, which according to him, diverges from the foundational principles it stood for. The letter reads, “I…

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‘Babaoo,’ Ex-Super Eagles Winger, Okwuchukwu Waobikeze, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Super Eagles winger and dazzling left-footed forward, Okwuchukwu ‘Allen’ Waobikeze, has passed away. His death comes a few days after the passing of ex-Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Fondly known as ‘Babaoo’ by fans and associates, Waobikeze was renowned for his strong left foot and impressive ball control. Though he played cameo roles for the Super Eagles due to strong competition in the squad, he left an indelible mark in Nigeria’s domestic football, featuring for Sharks FC of Port Harcourt, BCC Lions of Gboko, and Iwuanyanwu Nationale…

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‘Lazy Youths’ To ‘Da Other Room,’ 10 Quotes By Buhari That Once Broke The Internet

ADEOLA YUSUF

+ Controversial issues that led to the quotes, which turned to be major digital footprints for “bubu” of Twitter   The late Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at 82, left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s political and digital consciousness. His eight years at the helm were not just about policy pronouncements and economic reforms; they were also a fertile ground for viral moments, intense digital outrage, and sustained, often humorous, online criticism. As the nation mourns his passing, these are 10 of the most talked-about and controversial Buhari…

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