The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has approached the Supreme Court to set aside the July 25, 2023 discharge of former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido and his son, Mustapha Lamido, by the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal. The former governor, his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, Aminu Wada Abubakar, and […]
On Tuesday, EFCC agents detained 52 alleged online fraudsters in the university town of Abraka, Delta State. Wilson Uwujaren, its spokesperson, said the suspects were detained as a result of actionable intelligence reports connecting them to internet-related fraud in Abuja. He added that items recovered from the suspects included five Lexus RX350 vehicles, one Mercedes […]
Combined troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army, sister Services, Nigeria Police and other security agencies have successfully raided hideouts and training camps belonging to the IPOB/ESN in Orsumoghu Forest spanning Anambra and Imo States. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr Nwachukwu […]
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria, in Bauchi State, says its operation team has arrested a suspected producer of fake Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium fertilizer at Chinade town in Katagum Local Government Area of the State. It added that no fewer than 150 bags of counterfeit fertilizer were also recovered from the suspect at his shop […]
David Umahi, a former Governor of Ebonyi State and ministerial nominee, was on Tuesday screened and confirmed for appointment by the Senate. He was called to the plenary and just asked to take a bow before the senators. The Senate resumed screening the remaining 12 ministerial nominees at about 1:00 pm. The practice of ‘Take […]
Olukayode Egbetokun, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, has directed his men to be vigilant, professional, and uphold the highest standard of conduct during planned protests by the labour unions from Wednesday. He directed that any attempt by miscreants to exploit the situation for violent purposes viz-a-viz vandalism, gangsterism, and extortion should be met with the […]
Nasir el Rufai, a former Gov. of Kaduna State and a ministerial nominee did not have it easy like other nominees during his ministerial screening on Tuesday. After El-Rufai had reeled out his achievements as governor and former FCT minister, questions were entertained from lawmakers. As Senators took turns to speak on the nominee, Sunday […]
The organised labour says its nationwide protest against the harsh economic situation in the country will start today and warns protesters not to listen to fake news. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said today’s protest would hold as talks with the Federal Government on short-term palliatives collapsed yesterday. Comrade Titus Amba, the NLC Deputy President, […]
By Paul Ejime Military rulers in Mali and Burkina Faso have thrown the proverbial wild cat among the pigeons by backing the coup makers in neighbouring Niger in defiance of ECOWAS, the regional economic bloc, and by extension, the international community. After their extraordinary meeting in Abuja on Sunday, July 30, 2023, ECOWAS leaders imposed […]
The Acting Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on Monday, decorated six members of his Management Team with a call to redouble their commitment and dedication to the success of the Service. During the symbolic Ceremony at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, the Ag. CGC said the appointments of three Deputy Comptrollers-General and […]
