Regional Hotel Operation: EFCC Raises Disciplinary Team against Errant Officers
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has formed a Disciplinary Team to investigate the case of two officers who allegedly assaulted a female staff member at Regional Hotel, Ojo, Lagos. The incident, which occurred during an early morning sting operation on Thursday, June 27, 2024, was captured…
Demolition of Illegal Shanties and Kiosks Begins Along Lekki-Ajah Expressway
Date: July 1, 2024 Today, the Monitoring and Compliance team of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (@Lawma_gov), in collaboration with the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (@LAGESCOfficial), commenced the demolition of illegal shanties and kiosks in Sangotedo, Lakowe, Awoyaya, and other locations along the Lekki-Ajah expressway. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to maintain…
BREAKING: US Supreme Court Grants Trump Limited Immunity in 2020 Election Interference Case
Date: July 1, 2024 In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump, granting him a degree of immunity from facing criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The court’s decision, made with a 6-3 majority, effectively ensures that…
Inauguration of Governing Councils for Federal Tertiary Institutions Set for July 4, 2024
The Federal Government has announced plans to officially inaugurate the governing councils and boards of Federal universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions on July 4, 2024. This development was disclosed by Prof. Aisha Maikudi, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, during her acceptance speech upon assuming leadership at the institution on Monday….
Travellers Kidnapped, One Shot on Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway
A harrowing incident unfolded on Sunday evening along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway as gunmen abducted over 20 travellers and inflicted injuries, leaving one victim hospitalized. The attack occurred between the Sagamu Area Command and Ilisan township, marking another troubling escalation in highway insecurity. Wemmy Osude, Chairman of Ilisan Development Council, confirmed the distressing events to PUNCH…
The court rules in favor of the Federal Government, dismissing Nnamdi Kanu’s N1 billion lawsuit.
A federal high court in Abuja has rejected a legal action brought forth by Nnamdi Kanu, who leads the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the federal government and Department of State Services (DSS). In a ruling issued on Monday, Judge James Omotosho stated that Kanu did not present convincing evidence to support his…
Federal Government Threatens Contract Termination for Julius Berger and CCECC Over Calabar Itu Road Project
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to Julius Berger and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) regarding their contracts for the Calabar Itu Road project. Minister of Works, David Umahi, has mandated the immediate mobilization of both construction companies to their respective project sites within one week or face potential contract termination. During…
Troops Repel Suspected IPOB Terrorists’ Attack on Police Station in Ebonyi
In a swift and decisive response, troops of the Nigerian Army, deployed for counter-terrorism operations in Ebonyi State, have successfully repelled an attack on the Isheke Police Station by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The attack, which occurred early today, resulted in the torching of the police facility and several vehicles….
EFCC Arrests Fake Military Officers for Impersonating CDS The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended three individuals for allegedly impersonating military officers and defrauding the public under the guise of the Chief of Defence Staff’s office. The suspects, Dennis Baba Wdony, Wycliffe Midala, and Samuel Kayode Melaye, were arrested on Wednesday, June 26,…
Regional Hotel Operation: Olukoyede Orders Arrest of Officers Involved in Unprofessional Conduct
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has mandated the arrest of two officers implicated in the unprofessional handling of a female staff member at the Regional Hotel in Ojo, Lagos. This directive follows the circulation of a viral video showing the officers assaulting the hotel staff during…