President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Commander -in Chief, expresses profound grief over the tragic incident that unfolded in Okuama Community, Delta State, shocked the nation as Nigerian soldiers were brutally attacked during a rescue mission. This unprovoked assault on our brave military personnel highlights the risks they face daily in their efforts to maintain peace…
In a significant breakthrough, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended two individuals involved in the sale and distribution of illicit drug-laced chin-chin to school students and social gatherings in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The suspects, identified as Josephine Odunu, a 20-year-old hairdresser, and Edesemi Ikporo, a 30-year-old dispatch rider, were intercepted…
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully secured the conviction of Bose Lateef for money racketeering. Lateef was arraigned before Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on a charge stemming from her involvement in Naira racketeering, a violation under Section 21(4) of the…
In a tumultuous turn of events, the Labour Party is plunged into a maelstrom of leadership discord, pitting the National Working Committee (NWC) against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The clash is ignited by allegations levied by the NWC, pointing fingers at Joe Ajaero, the President of the NLC, for orchestrating a campaign to dethrone…
At least 35 fighters belonging to the Boko Haram Buduma faction met their demise in a series of fierce clashes with the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) group along the shores of Lake Chad. Reports indicate that the confrontation unfolded when ISWAP militants, under the leadership of Mallam Akilu, a prominent ISWAP Commander,…
In a move against cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has struck a significant blow against illicit online activities in Lagos. Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command apprehended 45 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud on Monday, March 11, 2024. The arrests were made in Ikorodu, Lagos, following meticulous intelligence gathering on…
Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, emphasized the pivotal role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Addressing members of the Eagle Crime Awareness & Prevention Initiative (ECAPI) in Lagos, Ola Olukoyede urged CSOs to deepen their commitment to combating corruption, highlighting their significance as critical stakeholders in this endeavor. The interactive session underscored the…
The city of Ibadan mourns the loss of its Olubadan of ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun, who peacefully departed this world on Thursday, leaving behind a legacy etched in the annals of history. Ascending to the esteemed throne of the Olubadan on March 11, 2022, after the demise of his predecessor, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Oba Balogun’s…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its pursuit of justice by dragging former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, and three others before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. The charges, which were filed on Thursday, March 14, 2024, accuse the quartet of engaging in money laundering activities…
A significant internet outage has struck multiple countries across Africa, causing widespread disruption and frustration among millions of users. The affected nations include South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Benin, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. The outage, which began on Thursday, left users unable to access essential online services, including communication platforms, financial transactions, and various…
