FG Approves Major NYSC Overhaul, Replaces Military Leadership, Unveils New Uniform

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The Federal Government has approved a sweeping reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing civilian leadership, a redesigned uniform, and a raft of changes aimed at modernising the 53-year-old scheme. The decision was taken at Monday’s meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja as part of efforts to transform the NYSC into a skills-driven and productivity-focused institution aligned with the government’s economic agenda. Under the reforms, the NYSC will now be headed by a civilian, replacing its long-standing military-led operational structure. However, the military will continue…

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MTN Executive in Divorce Battle as Wife Alleges Domestic Violence, Infidelity

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A senior staff member of MTN Nigeria, Sonny Onyegbula, has been dragged before the High Court of Lagos State in a contentious divorce suit filed by his estranged wife, Nnedimma Onyegbula, a Nigerian lawyer based in the United States, who accused him of years of domestic violence, emotional abuse, infidelity, financial manipulation and intimidation. According to court documents filed in Suit No. LD/26404WD/2026, Nnedimma urged the court to dissolve their marriage, arguing that it had broken down irretrievably due to the respondent’s alleged conduct throughout their union. In her Reply…

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Union Bank Seeks Collaborative Advocacy at NCF World Environment Day Symposium

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Union Bank, in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), commemorated the 2026 World Environment Day with a symposium at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos, calling for stronger collaboration to confront climate change, advance conservation and equip young people to lead a more sustainable future. The gathering brought Union Bank together with leading stakeholders for frank discussions on environmental sustainability, climate action and shared responsibility, in keeping with this year’s World Environment Day theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” The conversation reflected a growing global consensus,…

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NDLEA Arrests Businesswoman with 7.5kg Cocaine Hidden in Luggage at Lagos Airport

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 38-year-old businesswoman, identified as Iwebema Ogechi Peace, for allegedly attempting to traffic 7.5 kilogrammes of cocaine through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The suspect was apprehended on June 21, 2026, at the airport’s departure hall while preparing to board a Qatar Airways flight to Beijing, China, following credible intelligence received by the anti-drug agency. According to the NDLEA, Iwebema, who claimed she regularly travelled to China to buy goods for resale in Nigeria, was subjected…

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Tragedy in Cross River: 13-Year-Old Girl Flogged to Death by Pastor Over Missing ₦30,000

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A horrific tragedy has shaken the Wula community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, where a 13-year-old girl was allegedly flogged to death by her family pastor over a missing ₦30,000. The Cross River State Police Command has arrested the General Overseer of Goodness of Jesus Ministry, 45-year-old Roman Samson, alongside the deceased teenager’s mother, Agnes. The incident, which occurred on June 1, 2026, began when Agnes discovered that ₦30,000 kept in her home had gone missing. Suspecting her teenage daughter of the theft and of engaging…

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Bandits Burn Niger Primary School After Collecting N10 Million Levy from Communities

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Residents of Dekara town in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State have been left in shock after suspected bandits reportedly burnt down a primary school despite allegedly collecting a N10 million levy from communities in the area. The attackers reportedly set Central Primary School, Dekara, ablaze during a raid on the town on Wednesday, raising fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in parts of the state. According to a resident who spoke anonymously, the bandits emerged from the Kainji Lake National Park before invading the community. He disclosed…

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Late Mr Ibu’s Son Breaks Silence, Accuses Stepmother Stella Maris of Selling Family Properties, Abandoning Other Children

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The family of late Nollywood comic actor Mr Ibu has once again been thrown into the spotlight after one of his sons, Somtochukwu Okafor, publicly reacted to a viral video in which his stepmother, Stella Maris, appealed to Nigerians for financial assistance. In a video shared online, Somtochukwu, who identified himself as Mr Ibu’s third son and fourth child, alleged that Stella Maris falsely claimed that only her children were the late actor’s children. According to him, Mr Ibu had several children, both older and younger than Stella Maris’ children,…

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Fidelity Bank Donates School Packs to Plateau School Children

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In a significant demonstration of its commitment to the development of education and community empowerment, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated back-to-school packs to school pupils in Plateau State. The intervention, which took place in Jos, saw over 600 randomly selected pupils drawn from all 17 Local Government Areas of the state benefit from the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Each pupil received a school bag containing exercise books, writing materials, a mathematical set, and a water bottle, in a gesture designed to support their learning journey and encourage academic…

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EFCC Files 12 Charges Against Miyetti Allah President Bello Bodejo Over Alleged $2.53m Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 12-count charge against the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, over alleged money laundering and terrorism financing involving about $2.53 million. Court documents filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja on June 22, 2026, accused Bodejo of receiving and possessing large sums of foreign currency suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities, contrary to Nigeria’s money laundering laws. According to the charge sheet, the EFCC alleged that Bodejo received multiple cash payments in United States dollars…

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US Court Jails Anambra LG Chairman 5 Years Over $3.5 Million Romance Scam

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A United States federal court has sentenced Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, Chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, to five years in prison for masterminding a romance fraud scheme that swindled victims out of more than $3.5 million. Nwadialo, 42, was sentenced by Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright in Tacoma, Washington, after prosecutors proved he spent over 15 years targeting vulnerable victims through online dating platforms. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the Nigerian politician created fake profiles on dating sites including Match, Zoosk and Christian Café, often posing…

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