The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar has upheld the conviction and three-year prison sentence of Professor Peter Ogban, a soil science lecturer at the University of Calabar, for manipulating election results during the 2019 senatorial elections in Akwa Ibom State. Professor Ogban served as the returning officer for the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District…
A General Court Martial of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sentenced Aircraftman Bernard Kalu to death by hanging for the murder of his fellow officer and romantic partner, Corporal Solape Oladipupo. The incident occurred on March 12, 2017, at the Corporal and Below Quarters, Compound 9, Air Force Base in Makurdi, Benue State. Kalu,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release Nigerian businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, within 24 hours. The ruling, delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo on Wednesday, April 30, came after Achimugu appeared in court alongside two female EFCC operatives. The judge also ordered all parties involved…
The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, has accused Seyi Tinubu — son of President Bola Tinubu — of leading an armed group that violently disrupted the student body’s inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday at The Wells Carlton Hotel, Asokoro, Abuja. Speaking to SaharaReporters, Isah described a harrowing…
The United States has issued a strong warning to both Russia and Ukraine, stating that it will reduce its involvement in mediating the ongoing conflict unless both nations present clear and concrete peace proposals. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that time is running out for both Moscow and Kyiv to propose a tangible path…
Tactical operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight individuals suspected of being involved in multiple cult-related killings around Yaba College of Technology and its surrounding areas. The operation, which took place on April 29, 2025, was intelligence-led, according to the police. A Beretta pistol, four 9mm cartridges, one additional cartridge, two battle…
Ovation Magazine publisher and prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Dele Momodu, has laid the blame for Peter Obi’s exit from the PDP squarely at the feet of Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a revealing interview with Arise Television on Wednesday, Momodu explained how Wike’s actions played…
The Watch NG can confirm that a United States District Court has ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to release previously withheld investigative records related to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This ruling follows a 2023 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)…
The FCT Police Command has arrested eight suspected members of a car theft syndicate, including a husband-wife duo, in connection with a series of stolen vehicles across Abuja and beyond. In a statement on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, revealed that operatives arrested Yusuf Yunusa after a report was filed on April 19th…
With two years until Nigeria’s next presidential election, a wave of high-profile defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is triggering fierce debate across the political landscape. The defections come amid warnings that the emerging coalition led by former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar may struggle to counter…
Nigerian industrialist and businesswoman Shade Okoya has shared new insights into her 26-year marriage to billionaire businessman Razak Okoya. In a recent interview with BBC Yoruba, Shade addressed public conversations around their 38-year age gap and spoke candidly about her family’s support and her role as a wife. Shade got married to Razak Okoya in…
As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in our daily lives, three tech giants are leading the race to deliver the ultimate personal AI assistant: Meta’s newly launched Meta AI app, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and Google’s Gemini. Each offers distinct capabilities — from powerful voice interactions and deep personalization to smart integrations and creative tools. Here’s a…
LONDON — Paris Saint-Germain delivered a composed and tactical performance to edge Arsenal 1-0 in a tightly contested Champions League semi-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. The French champions, showcasing their attacking flair and defensive resilience, claimed a crucial advantage ahead of the return leg in Paris. The decisive moment came…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has officially launched its first standalone AI assistant app, marking a major move to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Unveiled during Meta’s LlamaCon developer event, the new Meta AI app is powered by the company’s latest large language model, Llama 4, and is now available…
Reverend John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has strongly condemned the spread of false and misleading reports targeting Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement he personally signed on Tuesday, Hayab expressed concern over what…
LAGOS, Nigeria – Bitcoin is no longer just a speculative asset—it’s becoming a serious contender for global reserve status, thanks to bold moves by investment firms, multinational corporations, and even governments. What was once a fringe financial movement is now being defined by “hyperbitcoinization”—a term used to describe the accelerating shift from traditional fiat currencies…
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, a prominent Nigerian business executive, upon her arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. According to a statement released by her legal team on Tuesday morning, Achimugu was taken into custody by EFCC operatives at about 5:00 a.m….
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for urgent global action to end the growing trend of “medicalised” Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), where health workers themselves perform the harmful practice. In a statement released Monday, WHO said that while the health sector should be leading efforts to prevent FGM and support survivors, alarming evidence shows…
Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has defended his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying it was a strategic move to connect Delta State to federal power and resources in Abuja. Okowa, who served as Delta’s governor from 2015 to 2023 and was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Presidential candidate…
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging. Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme delivered the judgment on Monday, April 28, 2025, after finding Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide leading to the death of his wife on…
