The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the federal government and the Department of State Services (DSS). Kanu’s lawsuit, which sought N1 billion in damages, alleged that his fundamental rights were violated by the defendants. However, the court…
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…
President Bola Tinubu has called on governors to prioritize and achieve their targets on food security, emphasizing its critical importance for Nigeria’s sustainable development. Addressing the governors during a high-level meeting, President Tinubu highlighted the urgent need for enhanced agricultural productivity and food self-sufficiency. He underscored that food security is not just about agriculture but…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its relentless fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. During the commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, on June 26, 2024, at the State…
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has filed a request to transfer the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) case against him from Abuja to Kogi State. Bello’s legal team argues that since the alleged offence was committed while he was governor of Kogi State, it is only fitting for the case to be…
In a dramatic operation, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided a shrine guarded by a large black snake in the Igor community of Benin City, Edo State. The shrine was reportedly used to store illicit drugs, concealed in a specially constructed hole within a wall covered with wallpapers and fetish objects….
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended a syndicate of individuals impersonating State House staff in Abuja. The suspects are accused of engaging in criminal conspiracy, false representation, and an employment scam that defrauded victims of a total of N22,350,000 (Twenty-Two Million, Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira). The suspects, identified…
The global energy landscape has undergone a seismic shift since the Ukraine-Russia conflict erupted in 2022. As Europe scrambled to secure alternative energy sources, Nigeria’s emerged as a pivotal player, particularly for the European Union. Matthew Baldwin, deputy director general of the European Commission’s energy department, highlighted the significance of this shift, noting, “The EU…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved N21 billion for Distribution Companies (DisCos) to deploy meters to customers within 60 days. This move aims to bridge the significant metering gap in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), which currently exceeds 7 million customers. The deployment of funds under the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) scheme…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed a motion seeking the forfeiture of the property, which was suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities. The court granted the motion and ordered the EFCC to publish the interim forfeiture order in a national newspaper to give all concerned parties the opportunity…
