In a significant development, the Nigerian police force, in collaboration with the local vigilante group Askarawa, has successfully apprehended Bashir Bature Kaura, a key informant for bandits operating in Zamfara State. Kaura, whose activities have been instrumental in terrorizing and kidnapping residents, was arrested in a coordinated operation targeting criminal elements in the region. His…
In a functioning democracy, the end of an election marks the beginning of a new phase of governance and nation-building. Ideally, the winner focuses on building the country with support from critical stakeholders, while the opposition plays a vital role in holding the government accountable and providing constructive criticism as often be epitomizes by Atiku…
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has placed the National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) under special scrutiny, examining its documents from 2018 to date. This move is part of the ongoing probe into revenue leakages in government MDAs, which aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. Rep. James…
In a significant move against cybercrime, Justice S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced Daniel Walter Anga to prison for internet fraud. The prosecution was carried out by the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a one-count charge…
The long-anticipated commencement of operations at the Port Harcourt refinery is slated for the end of July, as announced by Chief Ukadike Chinedu, the National Public Relations Officer of the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). This development follows numerous delays that have stalled the refinery’s operations, which boast a significant capacity of 210,000 barrels…
The Nigerian government has called on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in the renewal and reconstruction of its aging oil pipeline infrastructure. On Monday, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, emphasized the urgent need to replace the over 50-year-old pipelines, which have surpassed their operational lifespans. The appeal was made…
In the unpredictable landscape of Nigerian politics, ideological purity often takes a backseat to pragmatism. History has shown that once-ardent adversaries can become allies when confronted with a mutual threat. As the 2027 general elections approach, this pattern is emerging vividly as opposition parties contemplate unconventional coalitions to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)….
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Daniel Chukwuka Koussou, a forex broker, before Justice C. O. Ajah of the State High Court in Independence Layout, Enugu State. Koussou faces a one-count charge of criminal conversion and stealing, amounting to N112,800,800 (One Hundred and Twelve Million, Eight Hundred…
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…
