In a dramatic turn of events, the Edo State House of Assembly has suspended three lawmakers amidst allegations of a clandestine scheme to impeach the Speaker and other principal officers. Speaker Blessing Agbebaku made the announcement during a tense plenary session on Monday, sending shockwaves through the political landscape of the state. Among the suspended…
Federal Government has pledged to tackle the high cost of medications across the country. This commitment underscores the government’s dedication to ensuring affordable access to essential healthcare for all citizens, regardless of their economic status. The announcement comes as a response to the mounting concerns over the rising prices of drugs, which have been a…
The Niger Republic Armed Forces (FAN) have successfully captured Kingpin Kachallah Mai Daji, a notorious Nigerian terrorist kingpin. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, Mai Daji was apprehended near the border between Nigeria and Niger, specifically at Illela, while attempting to rustle livestock across the border. This capture marks a crucial victory in the ongoing…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has broken its silence over the arrest of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist working for the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information, has confirmed that the government is actively working to resolve the issues surrounding Daniel Ojukwu’s detention, signaling a commitment to upholding the rights of…
Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, Commandant of the prestigious National Defence College (NDC), has underscored the global nature of terrorism, emphasizing the crucial need for unity and collective action among nations to combat this pervasive threat effectively. His remarks came during the International Cultural Fiesta hosted by the College’s Course 32 in Abuja, where senior military…
As Labour Union in Nigeria commemorated May Day, the anticipated announcement of a new minimum wage was met with disappointment as negotiations hit a stalemate. The impasse underscores the delicate balance between addressing workers’ needs and navigating economic constraints. The deadlock primarily revolves around the disparity between labour’s Union demand for a minimum wage of…
Nwachukwu Placidus, a former bank manager at First City Monument Bank (FCMB) in Onitsha, Anambra State, has been handed a staggering 121-year prison sentence for embezzling over N112 million from a customer’s fixed deposit account. The court’s verdict serves as a stern warning against such egregious breaches of trust in the banking sector. The convicted…
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have scored a major victory in their ongoing battle against cybercrime with the arrest of 20 suspected internet fraudsters in Sapele, Delta State. The crackdown, which took place on Friday, May 3, 2024, was executed following actionable intelligence indicating the involvement…
In a decisive move against the rising tide of motorcycle snatching in Ekiti State, the police have apprehended eight suspects allegedly involved in the illicit trade. Led by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Adeniran Akinwale, the crackdown targeted notorious individuals believed to be orchestrating the theft and subsequent sale of stolen motorbikes. Among the apprehended…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made staggering allegations against numerous former governors, implicating them in a web of corruption, embezzlement, and money laundering. According to EFCC reports, at least 58 ex-governors are accused of involvement in the misappropriation of approximately N2.187 trillion over a span of 25 years. This jaw-dropping amount excludes…
