Author: Fisayo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented two individuals in court for illegally selling naira notes in Lagos. The first individual, Folake Adeoti, was arrested on March 21, 2025, near Jobi Fele Way in Ikeja while selling N3.8 million in naira notes. She was charged with violating the Central Bank of Nigeria Act…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed his support for the Supreme Court’s recent decision to invalidate Julius Abure’s leadership of the Labour Party, describing it as a positive step towards restoring peace and order within the party. The Supreme Court ruling, which ousted Julius Abure as the national chairman, was widely reported yesterday…

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actress Nkechi Nweje. She reportedly passed away after a brief illness, leaving her colleagues and fans in shock and grief. The sad news was shared by her colleague, Stanley Ontop, through a post on Instagram on Friday. He expressed disbelief over her passing and…

By Charles Maduka Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has openly criticised the recent state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as unconstitutional and a threat to democracy. Speaking via his official Twitter handle on Thursday, Dickson disclosed that he opposed the emergency declaration during a closed-door Senate session on March…

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department has reported that the number of fatalities from Wednesday’s explosions in Karu has risen to 10. Acting Director-General of the department, Abdulrahman Mohammed, shared the update on Thursday in Abuja. The tragic incident occurred when a truck driver lost control near Karu Bridge while heading toward Nyanya on…

Reports claiming that the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State was on fire have been dismissed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). The company clarified that there was no explosion or fire incident at the facility. Videos circulating on social media had suggested that the refinery was in flames, with one clip…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly kidnapping and blackmailing an online vendor in the Iyana-Ishashi area of the state. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest on Monday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ikeja. According to Hundeyin, the victim was lured to the suspects’ residence under…

A well-known bandit leader, Abu Radde, along with his group, has surrendered to security forces in Katsina State. The move came as part of a peace deal facilitated by security agencies and local authorities. As part of the agreement, Radde and his men released ten kidnapped victims. The individuals were immediately taken to a general…

By Miracle Ogunde The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down their operations following the implementation of a 50% tariff hike by telecommunication companies. The union, also demands immediate reversal of the old tariff. The Congress also criticized the government for its failure to protect the citizens from corporate exploitation. The NLC and…

By: Bayero Ade The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three individuals for allegedly vandalizing and stealing transformer cables in Wuro Dole, Girei Local Government Area. As reported by NAN, According to a statement released on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence from a reliable source. The…

By Miracle Ogunde The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly set to summon the leadership of the Ondo State House of Assembly to provide clarifications on the passage of the state’s 2025 budget. Particular attention is being drawn to the N11.5 billion allocated to the Ministry of Finance as a security vote. Vanguard…