The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has insisted that her probe proceedings at the Senate be broadcast live, declaring that Nigerians have a right to witness the process. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Vommittee following her face-off with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over a seating arrangement, said she was…
Authorities in Makeni, Sierra Leone have expressed concern after one of the newly installed Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras set up to fight crime in the city was stolen by unknown individuals believed to be professional thieves. The missing camera was located at the busy Koidu/Plaza Junction, an area notorious for criminal activity, including assaults and…
The Police in Ogun have arrested a mobile policeman and several security guards for alleged conspiracy, burglary and theft from a warehouse belonging to H.K Printing & Packaging Limited, Agbara. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Aug. 9 at about 11:00 p.m., when a truck drove into the company premises and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Kaduna Zonal Directorate, has apprehended 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Chanchangi Local Government Area of Niger State. In a Sunday statement released on the agency’s official X handle, titled “EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Niger,” the commission disclosed that operatives recovered two vehicles and 13 mobile phones…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said it recovered over N365.4bn and secured 4,111 convictions in 2024. The commission’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at the end of a three-day Retreat for Directors with the theme “EFCC: The Journey So Far, Ensuring Professionalism and Integrity.” Olukoyede, in a statement…
_Ibadan North FC and the matter of legislative competency; BAO of beautification with Legislative experience_ ….. Lukman Adetayo Legislative Arm of Government has been one of the most powerful organs of the Three Arms we have in Nigeria’s Democratic System of Government. Laws of every nation are made by the Lawmakers who are usually elected…
A woman simply identified as Modupe Alasin has died after she was mercilessly beaten by her husband in Efon Alaaye, Ekiti State. Sources said that the husband pounded on her over lateness to farm on the day of the sad incident. According to a witness who pleaded anonymity, the woman screamed and begged for mercy…
Popular Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, widely known by his stage name Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, following his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court. Portable, who appeared in court on charges of defamation of character, was granted…
In preparation for the 2027 general elections, a faction of the Labour Party (LP) loyal to the interim Chairlady, Nanedi Usman has launched a comprehensive strategy to revive the party’s fortunes and position it as a major party to beat. The strategy, tagged “Operation Recover and Redeem,” was aimed at addressing the party’s internal challenges…
The 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, on Saturday, held a regimental funeral ceremony to honour its late mascot, Sgt. Dalet Akawala, who died on January 24, 2025. The solemn event took place at the Division Headquarters Complex in Kawo, Kaduna, and was presided over by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration, Colonel I.A. Akabike. Akabike…