On Foriegn News, In a significant escalation of tensions, Israel announced a targeted strike on Hezbollah’s elite commander, Ibrahim Aqil, in Beirut on Friday. This attack reportedly resulted in 12 fatalities and left 66 others injured. Aqil, who led the Iran-backed Radwan unit, was wanted by the U.S. for his […]
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EFCC returns over €5100 crime proceeds to Spanish ambassador
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned €5,100, recovered from a Nigerian romance scammer, to the Spanish ambassador in Nigeria, Juan Sell. The funds were stolen from a Spanish victim, Heinz Uchtmann, and recovered in collaboration with the Spanish police. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, emphasized the importance of […]
Businessman jailed for issuing false documents
A Lagos Special Offences Court has sentenced businessman Bernard Nzenwa to four years and 11 months in prison for issuing false documents. Nzenwa, along with his company Omega Maritime and Energy Ltd, was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for presenting a fraudulent bond document, claiming it […]
Lagos task force deploys additional motorcycles to combat ‘one-chance’ robbers
The Lagos State Taskforce has deployed additional patrol motorcycles to combat the rise in “one chance” operators and traffic-related crimes. Taskforce Chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, announced this move following the successful deployment of new Max S bikes in August. The new patrol units will focus on high-crime areas such as […]
NDLEA seizes 2.49m pills of tramadol worth N2bn in Gombe
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a truck carrying over 2.49 million tramadol pills worth more than N2 billion in Gombe State. Commander Okechukwu Nkere of the Gombe NDLEA revealed that the drugs, hidden under bags of salt, were seized at the state’s entry point on September […]
Mercy Johnson’s husband escapes assassination attempt on eve of Edo election
The husband of Nollywood actress and lawmaker, Prince Henry Okojie, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at his residence on Friday, just a day before the Edo State gubernatorial election. Okojie, who also serves as the Edo Central Coordinator for the APC Governorship Campaign, was saved by quick intervention from his […]
President Tinubu says he came to work and not to look for money
President Bola Tinubu reiterated on Friday that his administration is dedicated to serving the Nigerian people, aiming to deliver improvements in key areas like infrastructure, education, energy security, and economic stability. At a meeting with former National Assembly leaders, Tinubu stated that he didn’t come to look for money, but […]
Soludo Appoints Members Of Anambra State Civil Service Commission
Soludo Appoints Members Of Anambra State Civil Service Commission Governor Chukwuma Soludo has approved the appointment of distinguished individuals to serve as members of the Anambra State Civil Service Commission. This move is part of the administration’s ongoing commitment towards enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s civil service […]
FG, States, LGAs Share N1.203Trillion As Allocations For Month of August 2024
FG, States, LGAs Share N1.203Trillion As Allocations For Month of August 2024 By Lukman Babalola The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its September 2024 meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N1.203 Trillion to the […]
Anambra Pharmaceutical Hub, Oba, Set for 2025 – SA On Medicals, Pharmaceuticals
Anambra Pharmaceutical Hub, Oba, Set for 2025 – SA On Medicals, Pharmaceuticals The Anambra State government has announced that the Anambra Pharmaceutical distribution hub in Oba, Idemili South, will be commissioned in 2025. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Medicals and Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Godwin Nnadozie, made this known during […]