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Court Grants Blessing CEO N20 Million Bail, Imposes Strict Conditions in Alleged N69.15 Million Fraud Trial

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has granted social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, bail in the sum of N20 million over an alleged N69.15 million fraud case. The court imposed stringent bail conditions, including two responsible sureties, financial verification, and travel restrictions, while adjourning the trial to October 12. Blessing CEO, who pleaded not guilty to the EFCC's two-count charge of alleged stealing and obtaining money by false pretences, remains subject to the court's directives as proceedings continue.

Site manager · Jul 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Senatorial Aspirant Petitions EFCC Over Alleged ₦20 Million Extortion by NDC Screening Committe

A former senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Sir OAU Onyema, has petitioned the EFCC over allegations that he was pressured into paying ₦20 million during the party’s screening process under the impression that it was necessary to secure consideration for the Enugu West Senatorial ticket.

Site manager · Jun 10, 2026

Rebuttal to Recent Media Report on Chief Uche Geoffrey NNaji .

Recent public discourse has been dominated by a widely circulated report by Premium Times concerning alleged claims involving the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji. The report has generated considerable debate among political stakeholders and observers, prompting calls for clarity and a more contextual understanding of the issues raised.

Site manager · Jun 09, 2026

Nigerian-Born Catholic Priest Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Texas Over Sexual Assault Conviction

A Nigerian-born Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Texas after a jury found him guilty of multiple sexual assault charges involving parishioners over a prolonged period.

Site manager · Jun 08, 2026

BREAKING: Lawyers Protest in Nsukka and Obollo-Afor Over Delay in Resumption of Physical Court Sittings

Legal practitioners in Nsukka and Obollo-Afor, Enugu State, have taken to peaceful protest over the continued delay in the resumption of physical court sittings, calling on judicial authorities to urgently address the situation.

Site manager · Jun 02, 2026

⁷Daniel Bwala: No Citizen Should Be Denied the Right to Contest Public Office Until Proven Guilty

Daniel Bwala has reaffirmed that the principle of "innocent until proven guilty" remains a cornerstone of democratic governance, arguing that individuals facing trial should not be denied their constitutional right to contest for public office until a court of competent jurisdiction determines otherwise.

Site manager · May 30, 2026

Violence Rocks FUTO as Student Allegedly Dies After Man O’ War Incident, Campus Protest Turns Destructive

Tension erupted at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), following the reported death of a student allegedly assaulted by members of the Man O’ War group over accusations of theft. The incident triggered violent protests on campus, with students destroying properties linked to the group as authorities reportedly moved to suspend or disband the unit.

Site manager · May 30, 2026

Presidency Calls for Legal Action Against VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Audio, Social Media Reactions Follow

The Presidency has urged that social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), face legal consequences over an alleged audio involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, sparking wide reactions online.

Site manager · May 27, 2026

Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Stop Goodluck Jonathan From Contesting 2027 Presidential Election

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify former President Goodluck Jonathan from the 2027 presidential race, ruling that he remains eligible to contest based on prior court decisions.

Site manager · May 26, 2026

APC Primary Dispute Deepens as Emeka Agbara Heads to Court Over Nsukka/Igboeze-South Outcome

Hon. Barr. Emeka Silas Agbara has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election for Nsukka/Igboeze-South Federal Constituency, alleging irregularities and signaling legal action over what he described as a “stolen mandate.”

Site manager · May 19, 2026

Court Fixes May 26 for Judgment in Suit Seeking Goodluck Jonathan’s Disqualification from 2027 Presidential Race

Judiciary

Court Grants Blessing CEO N20 Million Bail, Imposes Strict Conditions in Alleged N69.15 Million Fraud Trial

Senatorial Aspirant Petitions EFCC Over Alleged ₦20 Million Extortion by NDC Screening Committe

Rebuttal to Recent Media Report on Chief Uche Geoffrey NNaji .

Nigerian-Born Catholic Priest Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Texas Over Sexual Assault Conviction

BREAKING: Lawyers Protest in Nsukka and Obollo-Afor Over Delay in Resumption of Physical Court Sittings

⁷Daniel Bwala: No Citizen Should Be Denied the Right to Contest Public Office Until Proven Guilty

Violence Rocks FUTO as Student Allegedly Dies After Man O’ War Incident, Campus Protest Turns Destructive

Presidency Calls for Legal Action Against VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Audio, Social Media Reactions Follow

Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Stop Goodluck Jonathan From Contesting 2027 Presidential Election

APC Primary Dispute Deepens as Emeka Agbara Heads to Court Over Nsukka/Igboeze-South Outcome

Court Fixes May 26 for Judgment in Suit Seeking Goodluck Jonathan’s Disqualification from 2027 Presidential Race

Federal High Court Grants ₦5 Million Bail to Social Media Influencer Justice Chidiebere (Justice Crack)

Nasir El-Rufai Granted ₦100 Million Bail in Alleged Phone Tapping Case, Ordered to Report Monthly to DSS

Court Grants Blessing CEO N20 Million Bail, Imposes Strict Conditions in Alleged N69.15 Million Fraud Trial

Senatorial Aspirant Petitions EFCC Over Alleged ₦20 Million Extortion by NDC Screening Committe

Rebuttal to Recent Media Report on Chief Uche Geoffrey NNaji .

Nigerian-Born Catholic Priest Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Texas Over Sexual Assault Conviction

BREAKING: Lawyers Protest in Nsukka and Obollo-Afor Over Delay in Resumption of Physical Court Sittings

⁷Daniel Bwala: No Citizen Should Be Denied the Right to Contest Public Office Until Proven Guilty

Violence Rocks FUTO as Student Allegedly Dies After Man O’ War Incident, Campus Protest Turns Destructive

Presidency Calls for Legal Action Against VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Audio, Social Media Reactions Follow

Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Stop Goodluck Jonathan From Contesting 2027 Presidential Election

APC Primary Dispute Deepens as Emeka Agbara Heads to Court Over Nsukka/Igboeze-South Outcome

Court Fixes May 26 for Judgment in Suit Seeking Goodluck Jonathan’s Disqualification from 2027 Presidential Race

Federal High Court Grants ₦5 Million Bail to Social Media Influencer Justice Chidiebere (Justice Crack)

Nasir El-Rufai Granted ₦100 Million Bail in Alleged Phone Tapping Case, Ordered to Report Monthly to DSS

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