Category: Breaking News

Court Orders EFCC to release Business Tycoon Aisha Achimugu within 24 Hours

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, a prominent Nigerian business executive and socialite, within 24 hours.   Presiding judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, issued the order after hearing submissions from Achimugu’s counsels, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAN, and Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, as well as EFCC’s legal team led by Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, and Ekene Iheanacho, SAN.   Justice Ekwo also mandated all parties to return to court on May 2, 2025, to report compliance with the ruling.   Achimugu,…

BREAKING: Okowa, Oborevwori lead mass Defection to APC as PDP collapses in Delta State

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In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, former Delta State Governor and 2023 PDP vice presidential candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other key stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State. The defection followed an enlarged meeting of PDP stakeholders held in Asaba on Wednesday, where it was unanimously agreed to collapse the entire PDP structure in the state into the APC. Announcing the decision at a press conference,…

Marathon of Voices: Nigerian Journalist Livinus Victor sets new 72-Hour Interview World Record in Abuja

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In an extraordinary display of endurance and passion for journalism, Nigerian journalist Livinus Chibuike Victor has smashed the Guinness World Record for the longest interview marathon, clocking an astonishing 72 hours and 30 minutes of back-to-back interviews in the nation’s capital.   Held at Harrow Park Golf Club, the historic feat began on Friday, 17th April 2025, and concluded triumphantly on Sunday, 20th April 2025, under the rousing theme “Nigeria, Our Strength.”   Livinus, a resilient media personality with deep roots in grassroots reporting, conducted over 205 interviews with a…

BREAKING: Take It Back Movement leads protest in Abuja, Lagos despite Police warnings

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Protesters under the Take It Back Movement took to the streets of Abuja and Lagos today, in defiance of stern police warnings, to demand social justice and improved governance. The protests were led by activist Omoyele Sowore and human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju, who joined demonstrators in Abuja amidst attempts by police to disperse the gathering.   In Lagos, placard-wielding protesters marched through Ikeja, while in Port Harcourt, security operatives used teargas to halt a planned protest at Isaac Boro Park.   The protests coincided with the newly declared National…

Ex-Oyo Governor Victor Omololu Olunloyo dies at 89, days to 90th Birthday

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Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former Governor of Oyo State and a towering figure in Nigeria’s academic and political landscape, has passed on just nine days to his 90th birthday. NewsBreakNaija confirmed that the revered Engineer and Technocrat died after a life of immense contributions to national development. Dr. Olunloyo made history as the first Rector of both The Polytechnic, Ibadan and Kwara State Polytechnic, leaving indelible marks in the education sector. He was also the Balogun of Oyo and the Otun Bobasewa of Ife, titles reflecting his prominence in…

JUST IN::Tinubu declares State of Emergency in Rivers, suspends Gov Fubara, Deputy , Assembly members for Six Months

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State for six months, citing prolonged political unrest and governance paralysis. The announcement was made during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday.   As part of the emergency measures, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have been suspended. President Tinubu has appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the state administrator to oversee governance during this period.   The President, invoking Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution, explained…

JUST IN: Wike revokes PDP’s New Secretariat Land

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocation for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) proposed new national secretariat in the Central Area of Abuja.   In a statement issued by the FCT Administration, the revocation was attributed to “inconsistent documentation and non-compliance with regulatory procedures.” The statement emphasized that the decision was in line with Wike’s commitment to transparency and enforcement of land-use policies in the capital city.   “The decision was taken in the interest of the public good and to uphold…

BREAKING: House of Reps Passes Four Tax Reform Bills Amid Controversy

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The House of Representatives has passed four major tax reform bills for the third reading, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s fiscal policy overhaul.   The bills, which included the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill 2024, Nigeria Revenue Service Bill 2024, and the Joint Revenue Board Tax Bill 2024, were transmitted to the National Assembly in October 2024.   The passage followed the approval of the report by the House Committee on Finance, which reviewed submissions from stakeholders, despite opposition from Northern leaders, the Nigeria Governors Forum,…

BREAKING: Former Presidential Aide Doyin Okupe Dies at 72 After Battle with Cancer

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Dr. Doyin Okupe, former presidential aide to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, has died at the age of 72.   Okupe, a prominent physician and politician, passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. Family sources confirmed that he had been seriously ill in recent weeks.   The former Labour Party chieftain and ally of Peter Obi was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 16 years ago and later developed sarcoma in his right shoulder. Despite receiving treatment in Israel in 2023, his health deteriorated.   Okupe’s death marks the…

JUST IN: Senate suspends Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged misconduct

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The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following allegations of misconduct and violation of parliamentary rules.   The decision was reached on Thursday, March 6, 2025, after the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions presented its findings.   The suspension came after a heated confrontation in the Senate chamber where Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan protested the reassignment of her seat by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.   During the session, Akpoti-Uduaghan raised her voice, demanding an explanation for the removal of her nameplate and seat reassignment. The…