The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade, also known as Abdul Qassim Adisa Balogun, and his wife, Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade, also known as Bolarinwa Rashidat Ayinke, wanted for their involvement in a cocaine trafficking operation based in India. The couple, who run the cartel from India, have been implicated in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to review the performance evaluations of his cabinet members this week, as the administration prepares to mark its first anniversary next week. The ministers will also reach their nine-month milestone in office tomorrow, having taken their oaths of office on August 21st the previous year. This review is a…
Dr. Musa Aliyu, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), held a crucial meeting with the British High Commission to discuss joint efforts in combating visa racketeering. Dr. Muss Aliyu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to tackling this issue, emphasizing the significance of international cooperation in addressing this widespread problem. By sharing…
Organised Labour Union have reaffirmed their commitment to a minimum wage of N615,000, rejecting the Federal Government’s proposal of N48,000. According to Ajaero, the proposed wage is a “living wage” that ensures workers can afford basic necessities without falling into poverty. This stance is crucial in the face of rising living costs, which have eroded…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has vowed not to support Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State, despite being a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision comes after Senator Jimoh Ibrahim was suspended by the party for alleged anti-party activities. Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has also taken legal action, seeking the…
A tense confrontation between soldiers and traders at Banex Plaza in Abuja has prompted a heavy police presence in the area. The dispute allegedly revolved around the sale of defective phones, which escalated into a physical clash between the two groups. As a result, traders and citizens are fleeing the area in fear of their…
On Friday, May 10, 2024, operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested two individuals for their suspected involvement in illegal forex trading. The suspects, identified as Surajo Umar and Muhammed Sadiq Lawal, were apprehended on Udi Street in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They were reportedly engaged in…
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, and the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, addressed the critical issue of fake news at the official launch of EFCC Radio, 97.3 FM, in Abuja. Both leaders underscored the necessity of robust…
Minister Of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu reiterate that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to address the significant gas supply debt in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this at the . held in Abuja. He revealed that President Bola Tinubu has authorized the Ministry…
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Ilorin handed down a one-year imprisonment sentence to two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, for illegal mining and possession of solid minerals without the requisite licenses. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought the charges against the…
