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By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Police Command has announced major successes in its intensified crackdown on violent crime across the state, arresting 68 suspects and recovering a large cache of firearms, stolen vehicles, ammunition, and fraud-related items valued at over N500 million within the last four weeks. Commissioner of…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged illegal cash withdrawals totaling N189 billion during his tenure. Sources within the commission say the transactions, under investigation for months, appear to violate provisions of the…

Ibom Air has permanently banned a passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, following a violent incident on Flight Q1 513 from Uyo to Lagos on Sunday, August 10. The airline described her behavior as a “serious threat” to the safety of crew, passengers, and aircraft. In an official statement released Monday, Ibom…

Photo: Governor Oyebanji of Ekiti State Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council in a sweeping cabinet shake-up, effective immediately. The move is seen as part of a broader strategy by the governor aimed towards retaining his seat in the next gubernatorial election in 2026. In…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has called on the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to reverse the suspension of a ValueJet captain and first officer involved in the August 5 incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, which featured renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has formally exited the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme—an initiative launched under the Buhari administration—after investing a total of $577.6 million and ₦822.3 billion over 16 months. This development marks a significant policy and operational shift for the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of 93 youths suspected of involvement in internet fraud in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The arrests were made during a midnight raid carried out in the early hours of Sunday at a party tagged Wet…

By Deborah Nnamdi Security operatives in Zamfara State have successfully rescued the kidnapped family members of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Mohammed Abubakar Nakwada. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the development in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, the victims — Sadiya…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye) for orchestrating multiple illicit drug shipments into Nigeria. The cleric, who had been on the run for months, was apprehended on Sunday, August…

By Deborah Nnamdi igerian music sensation Mr Eazi and actress Temi Otedola have officially tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony held in the scenic city of Reykjavík, Iceland. The couple exchanged vows at the iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church, a landmark known for its striking architecture and panoramic views of…