EFCC seeks suspension, prosecution of banks aiding N162bn crypto, N18.7bn scams
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for suspension and prosecution of deposit banks, Fintechs and micro finance banks aiding and abetting fraudsters in defrauding Nigerians through fraudulent…
PDP leadership dispute: Court adjourns Wike-led PDP suit, dismisses Turaki’s case
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, adjourned a suit filed by People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s faction loyal to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, until Feb. 20 to await an…
Protests: NAFDAC insists on alcohol sachet ban
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will continue enforcing the ban on sachet and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic drinks. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola…
Police arrests 4 in Gombe over counterfeit $100 notes
The Police command in Gombe State has arrested four suspects over alleged conspiracy and possession of 304 counterfeit United States 100-dollar notes. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the…
Grid collapses again, 2nd time in 2026
The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has announced that a system disturbance was experienced on Friday at about 12.40. The DisCo announced this development in a public notice on its official…
NSCDC intercepts truck conveying railway tracks, arrests 5 suspects in Bauchi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bauchi State Command, has intercepted a truck loaded with vandalised railway materials and arrested five suspects. This is contained in a statement…
Court remands 2 men over alleged firearms possession
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded two men, Victor Christian and Success Samuel, over alleged illegal possession of firearms. Christian, 43, and Samuel, 29, are facing a three-count charge…
Oath of allegiance, a must for NYSC members — Sanwo-Olu
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has tasked newly inducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to uphold their oath of allegiance, emphasising that the scheme’s was established to promote national unity and…
NIS hands over 22 rescued trafficked victims in Katsina
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Jibia Border Command, has handed over 22 suspected victims of human trafficking to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in…
Customs seize vehicles, PMS, donkey products worth N229m in Bauchi
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘D’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bauchi, has recorded a major breakthrough in its anti-smuggling campaign with the interception of smuggled goods valued …