Category: Corruption
Terrorists Kill 13, Burn 7 Villages in Fresh Kebbi Attack
In a brutal reprisal attack, suspected terrorists on Sunday stormed Birnin Dede village in Kebbi State, killing 13 people and setting seven villages ablaze. The assault, which targeted communities in Arewa Local Government Area, is believed to be retaliation for the recent killing of their leader, Maigemu, by a combined force of security operatives in…
NAFDAC Destroys Counterfeit Drugs Worth ₦100 Billion in Ibadan
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit drugs worth ₦100 billion at the Moniya dump site in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. The seized drugs, confiscated from pharmaceutical marketers in Lagos’s Idumota market, included expired, fake, substandard, and falsified medications. The destruction exercise, led by NAFDAC…
Shehu Sani Slams NPC’s ₦1 Trillion Census Budget as “Madness”
Former federal lawmaker and social critic, Shehu Sani, has strongly criticized the National Population Commission (NPC) for requesting nearly ₦1 trillion to conduct a national census. Describing the request as “madness,” Sani questioned the rationale behind such a hefty budget, especially at a time when the country is grappling with economic challenges and competing priorities….
Katsina Police Arrest 144 Suspects, Rescue 105 Kidnapped Victims in Anti-Banditry Operations
The Katsina State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in its fight against banditry and other criminal activities, with the arrest of 144 suspects and the rescue of 105 kidnapped victims. The announcement was made by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq, during a press briefing at the command headquarters in…
Irigwe Chiefdom Attacks Leave 452 Widows, Women’s Group Raises Alarm
Jos, Plateau State – The Irigwe Development Association (IDA) Women Wing has revealed that the persistent attacks on the Irigwe Chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State have left 452 women widowed in the last few years. The disclosure highlights the devastating impact of the ongoing violence on the community, particularly on…
Akwa Ibom Governor Denies ₦700 Billion Fraud Allegations Against Predecessor Udom Emmanuel
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has distanced his administration from the ₦700 billion fraud allegations leveled against his immediate predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, by the Network against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT). The allegations, currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have sparked controversy in the oil-rich South-South state. Speaking at…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Case Reassigned to New Judge Amid Allegations of Bias
The ongoing terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been reassigned to a new judge following months of pressure and allegations of bias against the previous presiding judge, Justice Binta Nyako. The reassignment was directed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, John Tsoho,…
EFCC Witness Reveals Yahaya Bello Paid $1.6 Million in Advance for Children’s School Fees
In a dramatic revelation during the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, an internal auditor from the American International School, Abuja (AISA), testified on Thursday, March 6, 2025, that Bello paid over $1.6 million in advance for his children’s tuition fees until their graduation. The testimony was presented before Justice Emeka Nwite of…
EFCC Probe: I Used Personal Funds to Supplement Allocations, Says Ex-Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has confirmed that she honored an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to clarify financial expenditures during her tenure. The ex-minister, who was interrogated on Thursday over allegations related to a N138 million fraud, stated that she provided “comprehensive clarifications” regarding her actions while in…
NAFDAC Uncovers Weapons Cache, Seizes 50 Trailer Loads of Fake Drugs in Onitsha Market Raid
In a dramatic enforcement operation, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized 50 trailer loads of counterfeit drugs and uncovered a cache of weapons, including rifles, live cartridges, and machetes, at the Niger Bridge Head drug market in Onitsha. The discovery, made during a nationwide crackdown on fake and…