In a significant operation against drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a staggering haul of codeine syrup valued at over N7.3 billion at the Port Harcourt Ports complex in Rivers state. This seizure, comprising 6,125 cartons containing 1,050,000 bottles of codeine syrup, marks the third such interception in…
Minister of Works David Umahi has provided an update on the agreement reached with Julius Berger to resume work on the Bodo-Bonny road. David Umahi noted that Julius Berger has shifted grounds on other road projects, including the Abuja-Kano road, Second Niger Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan expressway, and Odukpani-Itu road in Cross River State. David Umahi expressed…
Illegal refineries in Nigeria have become a significant national issue, comparable to illicit drugs, child labor, and baby factories. Despite ongoing efforts by the government and local communities to crack down on these operations, they continue to proliferate, particularly in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. The presence of these unauthorized refineries poses severe environmental and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted another large consignment of codeine-based syrup, barely a week after a similar operation at the Port Harcourt Ports complex in Onne, Rivers State. This latest operation resulted in the seizure of 175,000 bottles of the opioid, imported from India, adding up to a substantial 26,250 kilograms….
The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Mr. Kanu Ifesinachi Tenison and his company, Vikan Integrated Services Nigeria Limited. They are facing an 11-count indictment before Justice P. M. Ayua of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The charges include criminal breach…
In a significant move against cybercrime, Justice S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced Daniel Walter Anga to prison for internet fraud. The prosecution was carried out by the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a one-count charge…
The simmering conflict between Governor Obaseki and Oba Ewuare II, the revered monarch of Benin, has once again cast a spotlight on the perennial discord between state leaders and traditional rulers across Nigeria. While the precise catalyst for the current standoff remains shrouded in ambiguity, conjectures abound regarding its origins. One prevailing narrative suggests Governor…
The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) achieved a significant legal victory on Friday, April 26, 2024, with the conviction and sentencing of Abraham Walson at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The trial took place before Justice U.N Amogoh, focusing on nine counts related to…
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, embarked on a comprehensive inspection of several ongoing road projects in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. His visit was marked by optimism and forward-looking statements, particularly highlighting the upcoming one-year anniversary in May, during which President Tinubu is expected to commission multiple projects. Wike’s assessment encompasses various critical infrastructural developments, each…
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has issued a stern ultimatum to Julius Berger Nigeria regarding the completion of the Bodo-Bonny road project. The project, currently at 82% completion, has faced delays and requested variations from the contractor. Umahi clarified that the initial agreement, signed for the N199.923 billion project, stipulated a completion deadline of December…
