A hunter has died during a sting operation conducted to rescue some kidnapped victims by the combined efforts of Oyo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun, Policemen and local hunters. The hunter who was identified as Ojo reportedly lost his life when he was attacked by the kidnappers at Alagbede Village in Akinyele Local Government area…
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, political calculations are already beginning to take shape. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose victory in 2023 was achieved despite a turbulent campaign, appears ready for re-election. But beyond his strategies and performance in office, his strongest advantage in the coming election is not necessarily his political…
A video has surfaced on social media showing a motorist flirting with a policewoman on duty. In the clip, which has gone viral, the motorist, whose face is not shown, calls the policewoman, identified as Chioma, over to his vehicle. He compliments her beauty and asks if she is married. Despite Chioma’s affirmative response, the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclaimed reports indicating its readiness to recommence the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and replacement of lost Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) on 27th May 2025. Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, disclosed this on Tuesday night while reacting to the report. The viral report reads:…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed it will continue enforcing the contentious cybercrime levy of 0.005% on all electronic transactions as part of its updated guidelines for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The cybercrime levy, introduced under the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015, aims to bolster Nigeria’s cyber security infrastructure. The Act…
A police inspector has died following a fatal accident involving two trucks at a checkpoint along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State. The incident, which occurred around 12:30 p.m. on June 29, took place near the Judiciary Complex checkpoint. According to preliminary reports, a FAW truck transporting 900 bags of cement approached the checkpoint at…
Nigerians have often accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of showing more speed and precision in prosecuting internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, compared to bringing politically exposed persons to justice. But EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, dismissed these claims, saying the anti-graft agency applies the same level of commitment to all cases,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed fresh charges against the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele. The charges, filed before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, allege that Emefiele unlawfully acquired a housing estate comprising 753 units, and allegedly stole and controlled billions…
Tragedy struck in Lagos on Monday as separate fatal accidents claimed the lives of at least three people, including two students, in two different locations. The first incident occurred at the Ayeyoro traffic light in Epe, where a truck, suffering a brake failure, crashed into a commercial tricycle and a stationary Toyota Camry car before…
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has called on the government to ban prank videos following a recent altercation at Port Harcourt International Airport. Portable was reacting to a viral video that shows him dressed in beige attire and attempting to confront an unidentified individual amid a crowd of onlookers and airport personnel….