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 Politics › AGF Takes Over Ozekhome Prosecution In Alleged UK Property Forgery Case by Mazist(op): 9:07pm On Jan 26 |
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has formally taken over the prosecution of Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN, in the alleged fraud charges brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/agf-takes-over-ozekhome-prosecution-in-alleged-uk-property-forgery-case
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| Politics › FG To Appeal Judgment Directing Investigation Into Attacks On Journalists by Mazist(op): 10:27pm On Jan 19 |
Nearly two years after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Federal Government to investigate, prosecute and punish perpetrators of all attacks against journalists and other media practitioners, and take measures to prevent further attacks, the Attorney-General of the Federation is asking the Court of Appeal in Abuja to allow the government to appeal the judgment by granting an extension of time since the three months prescribed by law for lodging appeals has lapsed. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/fg-to-appeal-judgment-directing-investigation-into-attacks-on-journalists/
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| Politics › Alleged $6bn Mambila Power Fraud: No Record China`s Financial Agencies Were Part by Mazist(op): 10:13pm On Jan 19 |
The third prosecuting witness, PW3, Umar Babangida in the ongoing trial of a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye on Monday, told Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the High Court of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Abuja that he has not seen any record of agreement involving China’s financial agencies, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, MOFTEC Limited and China Import Export Bank being part of the Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, for the contract award of Mambilla Power plant. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/alleged-6bn-mambila-power-fraud-no-record-chinas-financial-agencies-were-part-of-agreement-witness/
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| Politics › Dangote Splashes N15bn In Gifts, Cash To Appreciate Cement Distributors At Award by Mazist(op): 9:26pm On Jan 15 |
Dangote Cement Plc has celebrated its top distributors and customers with N15billion worth of rewards for their continued loyalty, resilience, and outstanding performance. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/dangote-splashes-n15bn-in-gifts-cash-to-appreciate-cement-distributors-at-awards-nite/
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| Politics › Nigeria Tax Act Did Not Introduce VAT On Banking Charges -NRS by Mazist(op): 9:08pm On Jan 15 |
The Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, has dispelled what it called misinformation on the imposition of Value-Added Tax, VAT, on banking services, including electronic money transfer, fees and commission, describing the reports as incorrect and misleading. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/nigeria-tax-act-did-not-introduce-vat-on-banking-charges-nrs/
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| Politics › Oborevwori, Service Commanders, Others Honour Nigeria's Fallen Heroes by Mazist(op): 3:44pm On Jan 15 |
Activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, Thursday, came to a climax in Delta State with a solemn assembly that culminated with laying of wreaths at the ceremonial tomb of the unknown soldier at the Cenotaph in Asaba. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/oborevwori-service-commanders-others-honour-nigerias-fallen-heroes/
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| Politics › Gov Oborevwori Presents 65 Suvs To Traditional Rulers In Delta by Mazist(op): 5:52pm On Jan 14 |
In a gesture that underscored the centrality of traditional institutions in governance, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Wednesday presented 65 brand new Sports Utility Vehicles, SUVs to traditional rulers across the state, describing them as “tools of service” for guardians of peace and stability. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/gov-oborevwori-presents-65-suvs-to-traditional-rulers-in-delta/
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| Politics › EFCC Hands Over Recovered N802.4m To First Bank by Mazist(op): 10:22pm On Jan 13 |
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over the sum of N802,420,000 to First Bank Nigeria Plc. The money was recovered from a suspect, Ojo Eghosa Kingsley who took unlawful possession of over N1.3 billion belonging to the bank. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/efcc-hands-over-recovered-n802-4m-to-first-bank/
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| Politics › Tax Laws: Nigeria Cannot Afford Further Burdens On Struggling Citizens -obi by Mazist(op): 9:46pm On Jan 13 |
Former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi has said that the recent private meetings between the National Revenue Service and KPMG over the tax laws shows that the laws were fundamentally altered. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/tax-laws-nigeria-cannot-afford-further-burdens-on-struggling-citizens-obi
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| Politics › Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing: Judge Returns Bauchi Commissioner’s Case File by Mazist(op): 8:28pm On Jan 13 |
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja, on Tuesday, gave an order returning the case file of the Bauchi Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, for reassignment to a substantive judge to handle the matter. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/alleged-9-7m-terrorism-financing-judge-returns-bauchi-commissioners-case-file-for-reassignment/ 1 Like 1 Share
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| Politics › Medical Negligence: Agbakoba Demands Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Health Regulatory Fra by Mazist(op): 7:22pm On Jan 12 |
Former Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, President, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has called for urgent and immediate overhaul of Nigeria’s health regulatory framework following allegation of medical negligence by renowned author Chimamanda Adichie over death of her son in a Lagos hospital. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/medical-negligence-agbakoba-demands-overhaul-of-nigerias-health-regulatory-framework/
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| Politics › Insecurity: Okpebholo Postpones School Resumption In Edo Central by Mazist(op): 5:37pm On Jan 12 |
Edo State Government has postponed the resumption date of all public and private schools in Edo Central senatorial district. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/insecurity-okpebholo-postpones-school-resumption-in-edo-central/
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| Politics › Oborevwori Flags Off N39.3bn Otovwodo Flyover Project Amidst Jubilation by Mazist(op): 4:32pm On Jan 12 |
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Monday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the N39.3 billion Otovwodo (Ughelli) Flyover project, saying it is a permanent solution to the long-standing traffic congestion at one of the state’s busiest junctions. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/oborevwori-flags-off-n39-3bn-otovwodo-flyover-project-amidst-jubilation/
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| Politics › Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing: Court Refuses Bauchi Finance Commissioner, Ot by Mazist(op): 6:38pm On Jan 05 |
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, refused to grant a bail application filed by the Commissioner of Finance, Bauchi State, Yakubu Adamu and his co-defendants who are facing alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing charge. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/alleged-9-7m-terrorism-financing-court-refuses-bauchi-finance-commissioner-others-bail/
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| Politics › Gov Oborevwori Signs Into Law Delta’s N1.729 Trn 2026 Budget by Mazist(op): 4:21pm On Dec 16, 2025 |
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Tuesday, signed the Delta State’s 2026 Appropriation bill of N1. 729 trillion, tagged “Budget of Accelerating the MORE Agenda,” alongside three other key bills passed by the state House of Assembly into law. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/gov-oborevwori-signs-into-law-deltas-n1-729-trn-2026-budget/
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| Politics › Business Leader, Mbagwu, Honoured For Support To Public Infrastructure by Mazist(op): 4:45pm On Dec 15, 2025 |
Renowned businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Kelechukwu Mbagwu, has been honoured with an Award of Appreciation in recognition of his outstanding contributions to structural development and public service support. https://frontiernewsng.com/business-leader-mbagwu-honoured-for-support-to-public-infrastructure/
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| Politics › Alleged ₦2.2bn Fraud: Chris Ngige Remanded In Kuje Prison Till December 18 by Mazist(op): 4:30pm On Dec 15, 2025 |
Alleged N2.2b fraud: Court orders Ngige to remain in prison till Thursdayhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/thenationonlineng.net/alleged-n2-2b-fraud-court-orders-ngige-to-remain-in-prison-till-thursday/amp/ 5 Likes
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| Politics › Oborevwori’s Wife Inaugurates Cottage Hospital In Ughelli by Mazist(op): 10:28pm On Dec 02, 2025 |
First Lady of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, on Tuesday inaugurated the newly completed Tobore Oborevwori Cottage Hospital in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state, describing the project as a “beacon of hope, healing, and humanity” for the people. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/oborevworis-wife-inaugurates-cottage-hospital-in-ughelli/
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| Politics › Emefiele’s $4.5b Trial: EFCC Witness Insists Omoile’s Statements Voluntary by Mazist(op): 7:27pm On Dec 02, 2025 |
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, told the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, that the second defendant, Henry Omoile, voluntarily made his statements in the ongoing $4.5 billion fraud trial involving former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/emefieles-4-5b-trial-efcc-witness-insists-omoiles-statements-voluntary/
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| Politics › PDP To Tinubu: Extend Guinea-bissau-style Opposition Protection To Nigeria by Mazist(op): 9:22pm On Dec 01, 2025 |
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged President Bola Tinubu to replicate protection Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate in Nigeria to safeguard the country’s electoral democracy from decline and prevent the slide toward a one-party state. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/pdp-to-tinubu-extend-guinea-bissau-style-opposition-protection-to-nigeria/
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| Politics › Malami Describes As 'baseless’ EFCC Allegations On Abacha Loot Recovery by Mazist(op): 8:47pm On Dec 01, 2025 |
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has described as unfounded and illogical allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the recovery of the $322.5 million Abacha loot. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/malami-describes-as-baseless-efcc-allegations-on-abacha-loot-recovery/
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| Politics › Delta North Leaders Reject Adding Anioma To S-east, Insist It Remains In S'south by Mazist(op): 8:26pm On Dec 01, 2025 |
The long-standing agitation for the creation of Anioma State took a decisive turn, weekend, as legislators representing Delta North senatorial district in the Delta State House of Assembly and chairmen of the nine local government areas in the district rejected proposal, suggesting the placement of Anioma State within the South-East geopolitical zone. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/delta-north-leaders-reject-adding-anioma-to-s-east-insist-it-remains-in-ssouth/
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| Politics › Insecurity: Okpebholo Beefs Up Surveillance On Highways, Edo Communities by Mazist(op): 9:53pm On Nov 26, 2025 |
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, Wednesday, called an emergency security council meeting where he declared surveillance on all major roads around that axis, declaring war on kidnapping in the state. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/insecurity-okpebholo-beefs-up-surveillance-on-highways-edo-communities/
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| Politics › Oborevwori Presents N1.664trn 2026 Budget, Allocates 70% To Capital Projects by Mazist(op): 9:28pm On Nov 26, 2025 |
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, on Wednesday presented a N1.664 trillion Appropriation Bill for 2026 to the Delta State House of Assembly, with a bold 70 percent dedicated to capital expenditure, signaling an aggressive push for infrastructure expansion and socio-economic development in the 2026 fiscal year. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/oborevwori-presents-n1-664trn-2026-budget-allocates-70-to-capital-projects/
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| Politics › Forum Of PDP State Chairmen Congratulates Turaki, NWC by Mazist(op): 8:06pm On Nov 25, 2025 |
The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has congratulated Alhaji Kabiru Turaki on his recent election as the new National Chairman of the PDP. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/forum-of-pdp-state-chairmen-congratulates-turaki-nwc/
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| Politics › Alleged N10m Fraud: Court Orders Arrest Of 77 Years Old Land Speculator by Mazist(op): 7:36pm On Nov 25, 2025 |
Justice Akintayo Aluko of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Tuesday, ordered that a bench warrant be issued against a 77 year old, alleged land speculator, Alimi Alarape, over failure to appear in court to face trial on the charges made against him. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/alleged-n10m-fraud-court-orders-arrest-of-77-years-old-land-speculator/
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| Politics › Suswam's N3.1bn Fraud Charge: Court Fixes Jan 20 For Adoption Of Final Addresses by Mazist(op): 10:44pm On Nov 24, 2025 |
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned till January 20, 2026, for adoption of final written addresses in the alleged N3.1 billion fraud charge filed against former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam and his then Commissioner for Finance, Omodachi Okolobia by the Federal Government. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/suswams-n3-1bn-fraud-charge-court-fixes-jan-20-for-adoption-of-final-addresses/
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| Politics › CMB, Apapa LGA Deal Marks Firm’s Entry Into Council Projects —mbagwu by Mazist(op): 3:41pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CMB Building Maintenance & Investment Company Limited, Mr. Kele Mbagwu, has described the firm’s newly secured construction deal with the Apapa Local Government Area of Lagos State as a major milestone in its expansion into public-sector infrastructure delivery. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/cmb-apapa-lga-deal-marks-firms-entry-into-council-projects-mbagwu/
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| Politics › Gov Oborevwori Commissions Cluster Of Housing Units In Okuama by Mazist(op): 9:22pm On Nov 18, 2025 |
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, on Tuesday, commissioned a cluster of Housing units and supporting infrastructure in Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/gov-oborevwori-commissions-cluster-of-housing-units-in-okuama/
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| Politics › CNPP Condemns Police Role In PDP Crisis, Warns Against 'weaponizing' State Secur by Mazist(op): 9:07pm On Nov 18, 2025 |
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP, has condemned what is called emerging pattern of using the Nigeria Police Force as an instrument for settling political disputes, particularly as witnessed in the recent confrontations at the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. read more: https://frontiernewsng.com/cnpp-condemns-police-role-in-pdp-crisis-warns-against-weaponizing-state-security/
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