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U.S. imposes sanctions on Iranian money laundering network

6 hours ago | newsngr.com.ng | Sunnex Egbu

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against more than 30 individuals and companies accused of helping Iran evade sanctions and launder billions from oil and petrochemical sales to fund its nuclear and missile programmes. The sanctioned network operated as a system of "shadow banking" involving front companies in places like Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates, the department said in a statement.
Gwogwogwom Highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, dies at 95

6 hours ago | newsngr.com.ng | Sunnex Egbu

Popular Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has died after a prolonged illness. His first son, Emmanuel Ejeagha, confirmed to newsmen on Saturday. According to him, his father popularly known as "Gentleman Mike Ejeagha," passed away on Friday night. He said Ejeagha died on Friday evening about 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Military Hospital in Enugu after a prolonged illness. "My father passed away due to a long-standing ailment," he said.
For culture, fashion and fun unlimited, let's meet at Ojude Oba on Sunday

7 hours ago | newsngr.com.ng | Sunnex Egbu

Want to witness the best of Ijebu culture? Your destination is Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, and the dateline is Sunday, June 8. Held on the third day after Eid-el-Kabir, the festival, which literally means "The King's Forecourt," is famous for parades by various groups, including the Regberegbes (sons and daughters of the Ijebuland/age grades); horse riders, and cultural troupes, traditional dances, music, and fashion, and homage to the Awujale, the paramount ruler of the Ijebu Kingdom.
2025 Roland Garros: Sinner whips Djokovic, faces Alcaraz in final

7 hours ago | newsngr.com.ng | Sunnex Egbu

Jannik Sinner, late Friday night, completed a blockbuster finals weekend line-up at 2025 Roland Garros, conquering Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3) to book a men's final against defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz. Top seed Sinner and number 2 seed Alcaraz will follow the No. 1 vs.
Mike Ejeagha, 'Gwo Gwo Gwo' crooner, is dead

7 hours ago | newsngr.com.ng | Sunnex Egbu

Renowned highlife legend and "Gwo Gwo Gwo" crooner, Mike Ejeagha, has passed away. The news of his death was confirmed on Friday night by his eldest son, Emma Ejeagha, who told Vanguard News that the music icon died following a prolonged illness in Enugu, Enugu State. Ejeagha, celebrated for turning Igbo folklore and proverbs into compelling musical narratives, died at the age of 95, around 8pm.
Super Eagles hold Russia in historic friendly as Arokodare scores debut goal

8 hours ago | newsngr.com.ng | Sunnex Egbu

The Super Eagles of Nigeria came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Russia in their first-ever senior international clash on Friday night at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Despite missing several key players like Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman and Ola Aina, Nigeria showed great determination to avoid defeat against a Russian side that had won eight straight matches before the game. Fresh off their Unity Cup triumph in London, the Eagles stepped onto the pitch full of confidence.
Dapo Abiodun: 65 hearty cheers to a change agent

1 week ago | newsngr.com.ng | Sunnex Egbu

Today, to the glory of Almighty God, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun (MFR, CON) is 65, and exactly six years in office as the fifth democratically elected Governor. The road has been rough but grace has made the difference, so let the drums release great rhythms and let the music play on in praise of, the God of all creation the One who daily loads us with benefits.
Asharami Energy reaffirms commitment to local capacity development, sustainable growth

1 week ago | newsngr.com.ng | Sunnex Egbu

Asharami Energy, a Sahara Group Upstream Company, has said it would continue to spearhead the quest for driving inclusive growth and local content development across Nigeria's energy landscape through investments, responsible operations, and collaboration with stakeholders in the upstream value chain.
Death toll in Lagos building collapse rises to three

1 week ago | newsngr.com.ng | Sunnex Egbu

Death toll from the collapsed building in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Tuesday has rises to three. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) disclosed this in a statement released to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. Oke-Osanyintolu stated that all three individuals trapped under the rubble of the collapsed structure were found dead.
AGF: EFCC, ICPC recovered N277bn, $105m looted funds in 2024

1 week ago | newsngr.com.ng | Sunnex Egbu

Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, has revealed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recovered N277 billion and $105 million in 2024. Fagbemi made this disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja during a summit on asset recovery. He emphasized that asset recovery plays a vital role in combating corruption, economic crimes, and illicit financial flows.