EFCC nabs ex-Skye Bank chair Tunde Ayeni over alleged N36bn, $30m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken Tunde Ayeni, the former board Chairman of the now-defunct Skye Bank Plc, into custody. The businessman is facing allegations involving money…
NDC Drags AGF, NASS to Court, Seeks to Void Sections of Electoral Act 2026 over Constitutional Inconsistency
The party’s lawyer, Vincent Ottaokpukpu, prayed Justice Mohammed Umar for the order. The party, in the originating summons, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/635/2026, sued the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Clerk of…
In Abuja, court adjourns Yahaya Bello’s alleged money laundering trial until May 6
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed against former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State until May 6 for continuation of trial….
Nigeria Targets Digital Sovereignty as NCC Inaugurates National IPv6 Council
By: Theresa Igata In a major move to secure Nigeria’s digital future, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formally inaugurated the Nigeria IPv6 Council. The move on Thursday in close,…
NCoS Issues Stern Warning Against Jailbreaks, Unveils Savings Scheme for Inmate Farmers
The Controller General (CG) Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, has issued a stern warning to inmates against engaging in escape attempts, while announcing a savings initiative tied to their…
NDLEA apprehends 216 suspected drug peddlers in Cross River
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Command in Cross River, says it apprehended no fewer than 216 suspected drug peddlers between November 2025 and April 2026, the Commander, Mr….
NNPC Ltd. Refutes Allegations of Refinery Scrap, Equipment Sale, Warns of Fraudulent Agents
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has officially debunked reports claiming it is selling off scrap materials, equipment, or components from its refineries to private individuals and companies….
“Let There Be Teachers”: Education Stakeholders Mobilise 200,000 Teachers For National Reform Drive
In a bold bid to rescue the declining status of the teaching profession, education stakeholders have launched a nationwide movement to mobilize 200,000 teachers as the primary drivers of sweeping…
Bonanza for civil servants as FG increases allowances, other welfare benefits
A measure of relief has come for federal civil servants as the Federal Government has approved an increase in peculiar allowances and other welfare benefits for them in a new…
Father Remanded for Allegedly Defiling 15-Year-Old Daughter in Lagos
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of 40-year-old Olaitan Shittu at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre following allegations that he repeatedly defiled his teenage daughter. The defendant, a…
