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EFCC ARRESTS WOMAN FOR ALLEGED N19M, €8,370 FRAUD IN ENUGU
Enugu, Nigeria — March 13, 2026 Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Enugu Zonal Directorate, have arrested Mbah Chidinma Sophina for an alleged case of criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N19,000,000 and €8,370.Sophina, 33, was arrested following a petition alleging that she defrauded a…
NMSL ADVOCATES EARLY DETECTION AS WORLD GLAUCOMA WEEK IS MARKED
Abuja, Nigeria — March 13, 2026 As the world marks World Glaucoma Week, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Medical Services Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts aimed at creating a glaucoma-free world through increased awareness and access to eye care services. The medical services provider emphasised that early detection remains the strongest protection…
EFCC ARRAIGNS MAN FOR ALLEGED N26.7M THEFT IN LAGOS
Ikeja, Lagos State — March 11, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, arraigned Aboyeji Femi Olanrewaju before I. Ijelu of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged fraud involving N26,758,000. Olanrewaju was brought before the court on allegations that he fraudulently…
COMMERCIAL WORTHY INVENTIONS SET TO BE ENERGISED NATIONWIDE
Abuja, Nigeria — March 13, 2026 Commercially viable inventions across Nigeria are set to receive a major boost following the unveiling of a national initiative aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of innovative ideas and technological solutions. The programme was announced by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, who also unveiled the First Lady of…
JAMB REJECTS LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY LAW ADMISSIONS
Abuja, Nigeria — March 13, 2026 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disowned the admission of candidates into the Law Faculty of Lead City University, stating that the programme remains under a five-year suspension. The Board clarified that the admissions in question did not pass through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), the…
TOP SECURITY CHIEFS MEET WITH PRESIDENT TINUBU AT STATE HOUSE
Abuja, Nigeria — March 12, 2026 Top security and intelligence chiefs on Thursday met with Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, for a high-level security meeting aimed at reviewing the nation’s security situation and strengthening coordinated responses to emerging threats. Among those present at the meeting were the Director-General of the National Intelligence…
EFCC, AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION AGAINST CORRUPTION, AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION AGAINST CORRUPTION
Ilorin, Kwara State — March 13, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Al-Hikmah University have strengthened collaboration in the fight against corruption following a courtesy visit by the university’s management to the Commission’s Ilorin Zonal Office. The Vice Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Lateef Oladimeji, recently led members of the institution’s management team on…
NAHCON INAUGURATES CENTRAL SECURITY COMMITTEE FOR 2026 HAJJ OPERATIONS
Abuja, Nigeria — March 13, 2026 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has inaugurated a 17-member Central Security Committee to safeguard the 2026 Hajj operations, with a mandate to ensure the security, safety, and overall well-being of Nigerian pilgrims during both the onshore and offshore phases of the pilgrimage. Speaking during the inauguration, the Chairman…
Defence Minister Leads High-Level Military Review to Strengthen Joint Operations in North-East
March 11, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria The Sunday Kelvin Aneke, Chief of the Air Staff, on March 11, 2026, joined the Honourable Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, alongside other Service Chiefs for a high-level operational review in Abuja. The strategic meeting was held at the Ship House…
Nigeria Secures $20 Billion Deepwater Investment for Bonga Southwest Aparo Project
March 12, 2026,Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria has taken a significant step forward in attracting deepwater oil investment following the approval of fiscal incentives for a major offshore project. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) announced that it has secured presidential approval for fiscal incentives aimed at unlocking a $20 billion Final Investment Decision (FID)…