In a dramatic operation conducted by the Department of Police Intelligence-Intervention Response Team (DPI-IRT), a deadly confrontation with a notorious bandit group unfolded in the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the morning of February 5th, 2024. Led by the infamous Isa Dei-Dei, the group had been a significant threat to the region,…
Federal Government Arraigns Oladipupo Adebutu On Tuesday, the Federal Government took a drastic measure by initiating legal proceedings against Oladipupo Adebutu, the PDP gubernatorial candidate in the March 18, 2023 election, at the Ogun State High Court. The charges brought against Oladipupo Adebutu, which include money laundering and criminal inducement related to electoral activities, highlight…
EFCC Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello for Alleged Corruption The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated legal proceedings against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, accusing him of corruption following his eight-year tenure. Bello faces allegations of diverting a staggering sum exceeding N80 billion from Kogi State funds,…
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made a significant move on Monday, February 5, 2024, as it arraigned Alexander Adeniran Babarinde, a businessman hailing from Oro-Ago in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Babarinde, along with his company, Ajays Engineering Limited, and an accomplice, Suleiman Muhammed (currently at…
Abubakar Ahmad Sirika, brother of the immediate-past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, was grilled by EFCC over an alleged N8.06 billion contract fraud within the Federal Ministry of Aviation. The contracts in question, reportedly awarded to Abubakar’s company, Engirios Nigeria Limited, during his brother’s tenure, have raised eyebrows and prompted a deeper investigation into possible…
In a continued effort to combat illegal activities in Nigeria’s oil-rich region, operatives of Tantita Security Services Limited, working in collaboration with security personnel, have made another significant arrest. The vessel in question, identified as MT Harbour Spirit with IMO No. 8226272, was apprehended for its alleged involvement in crude oil theft. This latest operation…
Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has approved a substantial increase in subvention to various higher institutions in the state aimed at bolstering the quality of education and infrastructure in all the schools . This decision underscores the state government’s commitment to advancing education and maintaining Ekiti’s reputation as the education hub of Nigeria. The governor’s…
In a shocking revelation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, the General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme. Operating through his NGO, Theobarth Global Foundation, Ebonyi allegedly deceived unsuspecting victims, including NGOs and individuals, with the promise of a non-existent…
In a significant move aimed at safeguarding the health of the nation’s youth, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has officially banned alcoholic beverages produced in sachets of less than 200ml. The ban, effective from February 1, 2024, comes after a five-year transition period initiated in 2018, which sought to…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has raised serious concerns over the utilization of the $3.4 billion loan obtained by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2020. In a statement released yesterday, SERAP highlighted the absence of any documented evidence regarding the movement and expenditure of the…
