The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has accused a woman identified as Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu of duping one Emmanuel Ani of the sum of N6.8million in the guise of using the money for the upkeep of his purported fiancee, one Miss Chinansa, EFCC said Ugwu who was arraigned before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the…
The Airport Police Command in Lagos has arrested a 20-year-old suspect involved in a romance and celebrity fraud that allegedly defrauded victims in the United States of over N1 billion. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by ASP Mohammed Adeola, Police Public Relations Officer, Airport Police Command, Lagos, on Tuesday, 6th January 2026….
Tragedy struck in Dille District of Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday when a man identified as Abubakar Ijidai allegedly attacked his former girlfriend and her mother on their farm, killing the mother and leaving the daughter critically injured. The incident, which occurred at about 3:00 p.m., involved 18-year-old Lami Azuba and…
The newly elected Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, were sworn in on Tuesday. The Chief Justice of the state, Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oath to the state’s number one and two citizens at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. They both pledged to uphold the constitution, work within its dictates,…
In a significant step towards advancing special education and social inclusion in Ekiti State, the Ministry of Education’s School Department recently convened a stakeholders’ meeting. The event, held to promote the development of special education frameworks and encourage social inclusion practices in schools, saw participation from various stakeholders, including education officers, principals , and notable…
Some constituents in the Edo South Senatorial District, on Friday issued a 14-day notice to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Senate and anti-graft agencies to take action on a petition seeking the recall of their Senator, Neda Imasuen. The constituents who declared a loss of confidence in Imasuen, are seeking the recall of…
One Year after the demise of Alhaja Khadijat Sanusi Arike, Alhaji (Dr) Sanusi Teslim Jeje-Ola has pen down emotional tribute for his late wife. Alhaji Jeje-Ola, who is also the CEO of Jeje-Ola properties described Alhaja Khadijat demised as irreplaceable, with each day without her looking like a fresh wound. In his emotional message tagged…
The Alara of Aramoko Ekiti in Ekiti State, Oba Olu Adegoke Adeyemi, whose life journey bridged decades of public service and traditional leadership, has died at the age of 82. A statement by his family on Saturday said the monarch passed away on Friday, hailing his “remarkable leadership, wisdom, and dedication to the welfare of…
The sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibot-Ete Ibas (retired) has appointed Ibibia Lucky Worika as the Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG). His first appointment since assuming office after the State of Emergency declared on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, Ibas said Worika’s appointment is with immediate effect. In a statement…
The Ekiti State Government has commenced the third phase of the vocational training and empowerment programme aimed at equipping persons with disabilities (PWDs) with essential skills to enhance self-sufficiency and contribute meaningfully to society. The initiative, which took place at the Ekiti State Skills Acquisition Centre in Ilokun, Ado-Ekiti, aligns with the government’s commitment to…
