Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is questioning Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State, regarding alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals of ₦189 billion. Sources within the EFCC said these withdrawals might have violated the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022 According to reports, Tambuwal arrived at the EFCC’s...
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Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun State. It was gathered that the operatives reportedly stormed the Green Legacy Hotel, located within Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), and arrested some persons suspected to...
Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta has strongly condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what it describes as an unauthorized and heavy-handed intrusion into its premises. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, disrupted a private event and allegedly violated the rights...
U.S. President Donald Trump is making headlines with his demand for the immediate removal of homeless people from Washington, D.C. On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump posted, “The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY,” alongside photos of tents and litter along roadsides. Trump stated, “We will give...
Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced a whopping 1.91 million applications for various positions in the paramilitary agencies during the current recruitment exercise. This data was made available on the board’s recruitment website, (https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng/), on Monday. Before the online application began, the CDCFIB had...
Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday directed that five individuals accused of perpetrating the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, be held in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Presiding Judge Emeka Nwite, serving as a vacation judge,...
After months of fleeing abroad to evade arrest, the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye) has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for masterminding multiple shipments of illicit drugs into Nigeria. The...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh, a former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who died on...
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and esteemed statesman, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has passed away at the age of 78, his family announced. In a heartfelt statement, the Ogbeh family shared, “With profound sorrow, we confirm the passing of our cherished husband, father, and grandfather, Chief...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A top Boko Haram Commander (Amir Fiya), Abu Nasr, who led an aborted attack in Rann, the Headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State were among those killed, investigation and sources have revealed. Recall that, troops of the North East Joint...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences upon the passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh, highlighting his contributions as a patriot. Ogbeh passed away at 78 on Saturday. Through his spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended sympathies to the government and people of Benue State, as well as Ogbeh’s family,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, warned that Nigerian students in the U.S. who skip classes without informing their school authority risk having their visas revoked. Mills emphasized this during a visit to Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, in Abuja....
Nigeria’s fourth-largest telecommunications operator, formerly known as 9mobile, has unveiled a new brand identity: T2. This strategic move aims to revive the company’s market presence with a sharp focus on digital transformation and customer-centric services. CEO Obafemi Banigbe announced the transformation into T2 during a launch event in Lagos....
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) discovered a mistake in the grading of the English Language Objective Paper during an internal review. Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, in a press conference on Friday in Lagos, explained that a wrong serialized code file was used, leading to incorrect...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Retail Limited has taken swift action against fraudulent practices at one of its filling stations in Ikorodu, Lagos State, dismissing a pump attendant and suspending the station manager for attempting to deceive a customer. The decisive measures underscore the...
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a significant overhaul of Nigeria’s presidential tenure system, advocating for a single five-year term instead of the current four-year renewable term. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Friday, August 8, 2025, Obi argued...
Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a 12-member car-snatching syndicate accused of stealing over 22 vehicles across Nigeria. According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the arrests followed an intelligence-driven raid in several states. SP Grace Iringe-Koko said the operation began in September 2024 after a Toyota Hiace...
2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that fighting corruption in Nigeria is not as difficult as people generally perceive. He made this statement during a talk show session with students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi. Obi emphasized personal integrity as a key to reducing...
A vibrant crowd of Osun river deity devotees, tourists, and traditionalists gathered on Friday at the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove for the grand finale of the annual Osun-Osogbo Festival. The event, steeped in cultural and spiritual significance, drew participants from across Nigeria and beyond to the historic grove on the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a reprimand to members engaging in anti-party activities, particularly those endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027. National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, who disclosed this in a statement...