By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of Prince George Buchi Nwabueze following the discovery of an alleged fake government agency operating within the premises of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The development followed investigations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related […]
By Peace Erewunmi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed three factories in Ogun State for allegedly producing alcoholic drinks in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml, in violation of the Federal Government’s ban on such products. The enforcement exercise forms part of the agency’s nationwide crackdown on the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, following his conviction and sentencing over financial crimes involving ₦33.8 billion. Mamman was recently convicted by a Federal High Court in Abuja on multiple counts of money laundering and financial misappropriation linked to power sector projects. The […]
By Erewunmi Peace The United States imported approximately $578 million worth of Nigerian crude oil during the first quarter of 2026, according to recent international trade data reports. The report, which cited figures from U.S. trade agencies, showed that millions of barrels of crude oil were exported from Nigeria to the United States between January […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is intensifying efforts to reposition the country’s ports to take full advantage of opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The initiative is aimed at increasing Nigeria’s share of intra-African trade by improving port efficiency, expanding capacity, and enhancing overall competitiveness within the region. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Chairman of Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, before a court in Abuja over an alleged ₦15.6 billion fraud. Ayeni was brought before the Federal Capital Territory High Court on multiple charges bordering on criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of funds. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa, has warned students against engaging in drug abuse, highlighting its damaging effects on individuals, the economy, and national security. Marwa gave the warning while delivering a lecture at the University of Abuja’s combined convocation ceremony. In his address, he stressed […]
By Erewunmi Peace Civil rights leader and advocate Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84, his family confirmed Tuesday. Jackson, a longtime champion of racial equality and social justice, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones..A Life Dedicated to JusticeJesse Jackson rose to prominence as a key figure in the American civil rights […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senior officials of the United States government have visited Nigeria amid growing international concern over recent security challenges, including reports of attacks and abductions affecting Christian communities, particularly in parts of Kaduna State. The visit formed part of a high-level U.S.–Nigeria security engagement, during which American officials met with Nigerian government representatives […]
PDP factions in Ekiti State react to the 13th January, 2026 order of the Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti, for a rerun of the party’s primary election.
By Erewunmi Peace A traveller, identified as Ayomide Adebero, has accused operatives of the Nigeria Police in Edo State of abducting and extorting him of ₦209,000 while he was on his way to his hotel in Benin City. According to a report by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ.ng), the incident occurred on Wednesday night […]
Byline: Erewunmi Peace Authorities in Illinois say a 93-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his wife to death during an argument in their vehicle. According to Pekin police, James Pate, 93, attacked his wife, 80-year-old Cheryl Pate, inside their car on September 2. Investigators allege he retrieved a knife from the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Ahamba Tochukwu, Chief Executive Officer of Gavice Logistics Limited, over his alleged involvement in a ₦2 billion Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 400 investors across Nigeria. According to the EFCC, Tochukwu lured unsuspecting victims with promises of up to 50 percent returns […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tragedy struck in Warri, Delta State, as a 21-year-old mother of two fatally stabbed her 34-year-old lover during a domestic quarrel. The suspect, identified as Lilian (also called Bina), reportedly attacked her partner with a kitchen knife at their residence on Ijanpa Road. Eyewitnesses revealed that the incident followed a heated altercation […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Lagos High Court has sentenced Sulaiman Olayiwola Gbajabiamila, a mortgage banker, to 20 years imprisonment for defrauding a client of ₦31 million in a fraudulent property transaction and forging a bank manager’s cheque. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed the conviction on Monday, August 25, 2025, stating that Gbajabiamila […]
By Erewunmi Peace INTERPOL has announced the successful dismantling of multiple cybercrime and fraud networks across Africa in a large-scale operation that led to the arrest of 1,209 suspects and the recovery of approximately USD 97.4 million. The crackdown, codenamed Operation Serengeti 2.0, ran between June and August 2025, targeting high-impact cyber threats including business […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two notorious drug traffickers, Ajetsibo Emami and Solomon Akpomuai, to a combined 10 years in prison for drug-related offenses. Justice Akintayo Aluko delivered the judgment after the duo was found guilty of conspiracy and trafficking in cannabis sativa. According to court records, Emami, 37, […]
By Erewunmi Peace A 50-year-old woman from Indiana, United States, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump. The suspect, identified as Nathalie Rose Jones, was taken into custody after federal investigators uncovered a series of violent threats she posted on social media. According to reports from the U.S. Secret Service and […]
The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight operatives of the state ad-hoc security outfit, Agunechemba Vigilante Group (Operation Udo Ga-Achi), after they were implicated in the brutal assault and stripping of a female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Jennifer Edema Elohor, at a Corps lodge in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. […]
By Erewunmi Peace A group of suspected kidnappers ran into trouble after their vehicle crashed shortly after collecting ransom money in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, forcing them to abandon their loot and weapons. The incident occurred near Angwan Mayo, along the Kokona axis, on Tuesday. Reports indicate that the suspects had just […]
