Tag: Nigeria
Troops Foil Coordinated Terrorist Attacks, Kill Over 20 Insurgents in Yobe
Goniri, Yobe State, Nigeria – March 11, 2026 Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation Hadin Kai have successfully foiled coordinated attacks by terrorists linked to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on their location in Goniri, Yobe State, killing more than 20 insurgents during a fierce firefight. The troops, deployed in…
Int’l Women’s Day: Olukoyede Assures Female Officers of Enhanced Welfare
Abuja, Nigeria – March 11, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening welfare support for female officers of the Commission, pledging enhanced measures to ensure they are encouraged, empowered and adequately supported to effectively carry out their duties….
Governor Alia Declares Total War on Insecurity
Benue State Government Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria,March 11, 2026 The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has vowed to restore lasting peace and security across the state. Governor Alia made the declaration after receiving a briefing on the deployment and reinforcement of security personnel to troubled areas in Kwande and other affected Local Government Areas…
NNPC Secures Presidential Approval for $20 Billion Final Investment Decision on Bonga Deepwater Project
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) Abuja, Nigeria, March 11, 2026 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has secured presidential approval for a targeted fiscal incentive aimed at unlocking the long-awaited Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga Southwest Aparo Project. The development marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to attract…
EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects with Radioactive Solid Minerals in Kaduna
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna, Nigeria,March 11, 2026 Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 15 male suspects for their alleged involvement in the illegal handling and transportation of radioactive solid minerals. The suspects were intercepted and apprehended on Sunday, March 8, 2026, along…
Yahaya Bello Trial: Witness Narrates How Property Was Purchased for ₦650 Million in Abuja
Abuja,March 9, 2026 The trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, continued on Monday, March 9, 2026, with the 11th Prosecution Witness, James Bem Igbakymeh, narrating before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Maitama how a man identified as Shehu Bello purchased a property in Wuse II for ₦650 million. The…
Alleged $850,000 Fraud: Court Jails Man One Year in Lagos
Ikeja, March 9, 2026 Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday, March 9, 2026, convicted and sentenced Obiajulu Emeka Emmanuel to one year imprisonment for obtaining the sum of $850,000 under false pretences. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 in Ikoyi,…
Troops Eliminate Many Lakurawa Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Kadam Forest
Kadam Forest, March 10, 2026 Troops of the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Battalion 7, in conjunction with the 8 Division Strike Team operating under the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, have eliminated several terrorists affiliated with the Lakurawa group during a coordinated operation in Kadam Forest. According to a statement…
Anti-Graft War: China’s Consul General Seeks Enhanced Bilateral Law Enforcement Cooperation
Lagos, Nigeria — Friday, March 6, 2026 The Acting Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Yue Wang, has called for strengthened bilateral cooperation and enhanced information sharing between the Chinese Consulate and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria. Accompanied by the Second Secretary of the Consulate, Kai Liu,…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Receives Lausanne Movement, Urges Christians to Preach the True Gospel
Abuja, Nigeria — Monday, March 9, 2026 Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, received a delegation from the Lausanne Movement, encouraging Christians to faithfully preach the true Gospel and uphold spiritual integrity in their communities. During the meeting, the First Lady emphasized the importance of promoting values of faith, morality, and…