Category: News
IG Deploys Team to Rescue Kidnapped Afenifere Youth Leader
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to ensure the safe rescue of the Afenifere Youth Leader, Prince Eniola Ojajuni. Ojajuni was kidnapped on February 17, 2025, while traveling to Abuja. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the…
Olubadan Commends Igbo Contribution to Commerce in Oyo
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has commended the Igbo community for their significant contributions to the economic development of Oyo State. The monarch also reiterated his commitment to fostering peaceful coexistence among the various ethnic groups in the ancient city. Speaking during a meeting with community leaders and stakeholders, Oba Olakulehin praised…
EFCC Arrests 59 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abuja Zonal Directorate have arrested 59 suspected internet fraudsters in a major operation conducted on Monday, February 24, 2025. The suspects were apprehended at Abacha Road, Mararaba axis of Nasarawa State, following credible intelligence about their alleged involvement in fraudulent internet activities. During the operation,…
Sultanate Council Sets Friday, 28th February 2025, as Date to Begin Search for the New Moon of Ramadan
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has announced that Friday, 28th February 2025, will mark the commencement of the search for the new moon of Ramadan 1446 AH. This was contained in a statement signed by the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu. …
NNPC Ltd. Clinches Best Fully Integrated Energy Company of the Year 2024 Award
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has been honored as the Best Fully Integrated Energy Company of the Year 2024 at the prestigious Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) held in Abuja. The award recognizes NNPC Ltd.’s outstanding contributions to the energy sector and its commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and growth in Nigeria’s…
Dangote Crashes Petrol Price to N860 per Litre in Lagos as Naira Continues to Appreciate Against Dollar
In a significant development for Nigerian consumers, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of petrol to N860 per litre in Lagos. This price drop comes amid the continued appreciation of the Naira against the US Dollar, reflecting the positive impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies. The reduction…
Enugu State House of Assembly Moves to Stop Outrageous House Rent, Reviews Landlord/Tenancy Laws
The Enugu State House of Assembly has initiated a review of the Landlord/Tenancy laws in a bid to address the issue of exorbitant house rents in the state. This move aims to protect tenants from exploitative practices and ensure fair housing policies for residents. The decision followed a motion presented during a plenary session…
Nasir El-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu: Exceptional Leaders Worth Celebrating
Nasir El-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu stand out as exceptional leaders whose contributions to Nigeria’s development and governance are worth celebrating. Each has demonstrated a strong track record of success in their respective roles, both historically and in the present, earning them recognition as remarkable figures in the nation’s political and public service landscape. Nasir…
N1.9bn Fraud: Ex-Accountant General Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement
A former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to grant him time to negotiate an out-of-court settlement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N1.96 billion fraud. Nwabuoku is facing nine counts filed by the EFCC, initially alongside Felix Nweke, a…
Court Jails 21-Year-Old for Stealing Fowl in Ogun
A 21-year-old man, Adebanjo Segun, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment by a Magistrate’s Court in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, for stealing a fowl. The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogbonnaya Dyke, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. According to the…