Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has again honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged misappropriation of funds. It was gathered from sources close to the EFCC that he went to the office with his lawyers on Tuesday and not with the current Governor of Kogi State, Usman…
Some of the less privileged and needy in Rivers State were yet to exhaust their joyous mood from the cheerful visitation by the Operatives of the C4i Strike Force when the same Unit led by its Commander CSP Julian W. Igbudu in fulfillment of his promise, kicked off the year with a heartwarming and cheerful…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its investigation into the alleged misappropriation of $35 million linked to the Brass Project. Former Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Timber Kesiye Wabote, was detained yesterday for the second time in two weeks. Wabote, who served as the Executive Secretary…
In a significant escalation, Israel has assassinated Saeed Izadi, commander of the Palestinian Division in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, in a targeted overnight airstrike on an apartment in Qom. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation, stating that Izadi played a key role in funding and arming Hamas ahead of…
The operatives of Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State command has arrested notorious cultists and suspected armed robber terrorizing the state. In a press briefing on Thursday, the command said its men also recovered firearms from the suspect who has been impersonating Nigeria police officer The press release reads: ARREST OF NOTORIOUS CULTIST, SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS,…
A 2023 report from the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development stated that more than 80% of mining activities across Zamfara, Niger, and Kaduna states are illegal and that the Nigerian government loses about $2 billion in revenue annually to illegal mining. An investigation carried out by the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and published…
A bloody clash between Aye and Bagger cult groups has claimed no fewer than four lives at different locations in Ughelli, Delta State. The clash, it was gathered, was caused by an unpaid drug debt in Ughelli North Local Government Area. It was learnt that the four people killed within 24 hours were members of…
The Army Council has approved the promotion of 105 senior officers of the Nigerian Army to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General, the Army Public Relations Directorate said on Friday. A statement signed by Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, said the decision was reached on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025….
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike over the Federal Government’s 12-year delay in implementing the adjusted Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). JOHESU National Chairman, Mr Kabiru Minjibir, disclosed the decision on Friday in Abuja at the conclusion of the union’s Expanded National Executive Council meeting. He said the strike,…
The federal government has recruited elite foreign military experts to train its soldiers in special operations, focusing on counterterrorism and hostage rescue. This was disclosed by the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, during the launch of a training program for 800 soldiers in Kaduna State. Abubakar stated that beyond training, the government will equip the…