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Lagos, October 2, 2025  for allegedly impersonating Taskforce officials and extorting motorists at Oshodi and surrounding areas. The suspects were arrested at Oshodi Bus Stop along the Bolade-Iyana Ipaja Expressway, a location known for such illicit activities. Plainclothes officers from the Taskforce, acting on intelligence, caught the duo in the act of falsely accusing motorists…

Abuja, October 2, 2025 The suit, brought by Belema Briggs and four others, was deemed frivolous and baseless by the presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho.Justice Omotosho ruled that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to institute the case, as they did not suffer any personal legal injury from the emergency declaration. The court emphasized that…

Lagos, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 — Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday convicted and sentenced Joshua Victor David and Abdulmalik Adesanya Olayiwola to one year imprisonment each for the offence of impersonation. The duo was arraigned on separate one-count charges of fraudulent impersonation by the Lagos Zonal…

Benin City, Edo State , October 2, 2025 Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 92 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State.The suspects were apprehended during a coordinated sting operation on Monday, September 29, 2025, at various locations across Benin City, Edo State. The arrests were…

Lagos, Nigeria – October 2, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commissioned the newly renovated National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, now rechristened as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. This landmark event coincided with Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebrations, underscoring the nation’s commitment to preserving and promoting its rich cultural…

Borno State, October 2, 2025 The Renewed Hope Initiative has launched a new phase of its humanitarian efforts in Borno State with the “Flow with Confidence” sanitary pad distribution and a comprehensive food outreach program targeting vulnerable groups. This dual approach combines immediate relief with long-term empowerment, providing essential support to households in need. The…

Abuja, Nigeria – October 2, 2025 Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following a week-long international assignment where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, as well as subsequent strategic engagements in Germany. During the high-profile visit to New York,…

Abuja, October 2, 2025 The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the immediate release of Mrs. Chineze Ozoadibe, an Abuja-based businesswoman who was wrongfully arrested in connection with alleged oil bunkering activities. Following an internal review, the DSS determined that Mrs. Ozoadibe’s arrest was unjustified and coincidental….

Yobe State October 2, 2025 In a significant development aimed at addressing the housing shortage in Yobe State, the Yobe State Government has officially taken over 176 housing units from the Federal Government at a cost exceeding ₦2 billion. This strategic acquisition marks a major milestone in the state’s ongoing efforts to reduce the housing…

Bethlehem & Nazareth, Israel – October 1, 2025 In a powerful display of patriotism and faith, Nigerian Christian pilgrims gathered in the historic cities of Nazareth and Bethlehem in Israel to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The pilgrims, drawn from Imo, Abia, and Adamawa States, alongside consular representatives, marked the national milestone with fervent prayers,…