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EFCC INVESTIGATES CFA-7 MILLION SEIZED BY CUSTOMS AT IDIROKO BORDER, OGUN STATE
The Customs’ Area Comptroller at the Idiroko Border Command said the foreign currency was being smuggled by a yet-to-be identified courier from Nigeria to Benin Republic, through the border, before it was intercepted.
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INEC HALTS SENATOR NATASHA'S RECALL AS PETITION FAILS TO GAIN SUPPORT OF MORE THAN HALF KOGI WEST VOTERS
INEC said after the physical count of signatures and thumb-prints supplied by the petitioners, in line with the Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024, it was able to ascertain 208,132 voters, which represents 43.86% of the total 474,554 registered voters in Kogi Central Senatorial District.
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AFRIMA PARTNERS BRIDGEAFRIC, UNESCO FOR LAGOS GLOBAL MUSIC WORKSHOP
The event is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, March 26th to Saturday, 29th, 2025, and it aims to train young creatives, foster international collaborations, and further enhance the capabilities of creators and professionals within the value chain of music production and business.
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POINTS RAISED IN ‘GROSS MISCONDUCT’ ALLEGATIONS AGAINST RIVERS STATE GOVERNOR, SIMINALAYI FUBARA
The house of Assembly members alleged that Governor Fubara had shown that he was not prepared to government Rivers State in line with provisions of the 1999 Constitution
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“I AM WITH YOU!” PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES NIGERIAN YOUTH
In a terse message on his official X.com handle, President Tinubu said: “This was my message today to the heart of our nation - our Youth, as I inaugurated the National Youth Conference planning committee.”
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SENATE SEXUAL HARASSMENT SCANDAL: IRETI KINGIBE DECLARES “UNWAVERING STANCE FOR JUSTICE, AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS”
Senator Kingibe, who is the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, said she was aware of the dismay Nigerians expressed towards her over her initial takes on the sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
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FMR KADUNA STATE GOVERNOR, NASIR EL-RUFAI, DUMPS APC FOR SDP
“At this point in my political journey, I have come to the conclusion that I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish. I have now decided to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP)” El-Rufai stated."
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FAKE AUCTIONEER JAILED SEVEN YEARS OVER N35M FRAUD IN KANO
Bulama Abdulrahman was sentenced to seven years imprisonment without an option of fine after he posed as EFCC auctioneer to sell properties, which the commission caused to be forfeited to the Federal Government.
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FCT CP, TUNJI DISU, 19 OTHERS NOW AIGs, AS PSC APPROVES PROMOTION OF 66 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS
The Commission It also approved the promotion of 19 Deputy Commissioners to the rank of Commissioner of Police, while 13 Superintendents of Police and 14 Deputy Superintendents were also elevated to their next ranks.
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POLICE RECEIVE KNOCKS, AS STAKEHOLDERS REVIEW HUMAN RIGHTS, POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION IN LAGOS
The police have been criticised for failing to comply with the prohibition of media parade of suspects, arrest of suspects by proxy, prolonged detention of suspects and the requirement for recording of statements of accused persons.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT SAGA: PRO-AKPABIO SUPPORTERS AGAIN STORM NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
The demonstrators who were seen outside the entrance of the National Assembly complex, also backed the six-month suspension slammed on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
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GOVERNOR FUBARA ACCUSES MARTIN AMAEWHULE-LED HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OF IMPEDING ENFORCEMENT OF SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT
The State Government warned of a gloomy future in the state due to failure by the House of Assembly under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule to cooperate on the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on the political crisis in the state.
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COURT JAILS MAN OVER N1.1M EMPLOYMENT FRAUD IN MAIDUGURI
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the development in a statement, said the defendant accordingly pleaded guilty to the charge, while counsel to the defendant A. A. Yaro, prayed the court to temper justice with mercy.
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I AM APC MEMBER; I LIKE TO BE ADDRESSED AS ONE — BUHARI
He says he wants to leave no one in doubt that he would never turn his back on the Party that gave him two terms of office, and would do whatever he can to popularise it.
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CP BAKORI MOVED TO KANO AS NEW COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
CP Bakori, who hails from Katsina State, replaces CP Salman Garba Dogo, who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police.
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PETER OBI'S VISIT TO BAUCHI STATE GOVERNOR SETS TONGUES WAGGING
Governor Mohamed said during the discussions, he reiterated his unwavering commitment to fostering unity and combating division, emphasizing that patriotism remained the foundation of a brighter future for the nation Nigeria.
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COURT JAILS TWO CHINESE MEN FOR ILLEGAL MINING IN KWARA
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, disclosed in a statement that both men pleaded “guilty” when the one-count charge was read to them.
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EFCC ARRESTS 31 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL MINERS IN JOS
The suspects in EFCC custody included four Chinese and twenty-seven Nigerians, who are alleged to be suppliers and were found in possession of unprocessed solid minerals, suspected to have been illegally mined.
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RIVERS LAWMAKERS SPOIL FOR SHOWDOWN, SERVE GOV FUBARA 'NOTICE OF GROSS MISCONDUCT', AS 2025 BUDGET PRESENTATION HITS BRICKWALL
The latest development comes days after the House of Assembly accused Governor Fubara of frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment in favour of the group of twenty-five lawmakers led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule.
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"WE'LL COMPLY WITH SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT ON RIVERS POLITICAL CRISIS", GOV FUBARA ASSURES
The Governor gave the assurance during the inauguration of the newly built Judges' Quarters within the Old GRA in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area. The housing facility was started by the immediate past administration under Governor Nyesom Wike.
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NEW TWIST IN RIVERS POLITICAL CRISIS, AS HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ACCUSES CHIEF JUDGE OF AGE FALSIFICATION ...INVITES DSS TO INVESTIGATE
The House Leader, Hon Major Jack, came under Order 23 of the Standing Orders of the House and presented a document alleging that the Hon. Justice Amadi was not operating by his actual age in the civil service.
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US EXPELS SOUTH AFRICA'S AMBASSADOR FOR 'RACE-BAITING' TRUMP HATER
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the South African envoy is a "race-baiting politician" who hates President Trump. He has been ordered to depart the US by Friday, March 21.
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OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND BOOST SECURITY FOR SALLAH CELEBRATION
The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, noted in a press statement that the initiatives by the Command aim to facilitate safe travel and celebration, and the public is further encouraged to support security efforts for better effectiveness.
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LAGOS PDP 2023 GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE, JANDOR, DEFECTS TO APC
“Before you are quick to remind me of the reasons why I dumped APC, I want to say that there is a Yoruba adage that says, if a woman has not tried two husbands, she would not know which one is better”, Jandor stated.
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IGP EGBETOKUN ORDERS ENFORCEMENT OF BAN ON PUBLIC PARADE OF SUSPECTS
IGP Egbetokun said the decision in line with the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to upholding the fundamental human rights of every citizen and ensure adherence to global best practices in policing.
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PLATEAU KILLINGS: IGP ORDERS IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT OF ASSETS, TACTICAL SQUADS
The operations involves significant reinforcements, including additional units of tactical personnel, state-of-the-art drones for enhanced surveillance, Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), units of Police Mobile Force, helicopters, and specialized platoons from the Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
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MAN JAILED 3 MONTHS FOR FAILING TO DECLARE $30,000 AT LAGOS AIRPORT
The convict was a departing passenger on Delta Airline to Atlanta, United States, and had declared that he was not in possession of any sum of money in foreign currency but in Naira, while being profiled at the Currency Declaration Desk.
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PHOTO NEWS: PDP SOUTHWEST ZONAL CONGRESS IN IBADAN
Congratulations to all elected officials at the PDP South West 2025 Elective Zonal Congress, which we held in Ibadan - Gov Seyi Makinde
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FG SIGNS LANDMARK AVIATION AGREEMENT WITH CANADA
The BASA agreement is in the form of a code – share, which requires two or more airlines market and sell seats on flights operated by another airline.
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AFRICA MUST UNITE AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS - NESREA DG
NESREA DG, Dr. Innocent Barikor stressed the need for African countries to adopt unified standards on environmental issues.
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