The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, has questions to answer over an alleged case of naira abuse. This was after a video from Tompolo’s 54th birthday ceremony showed him getting sprayed with N1,000 notes by an unidentified man. The action […]
Former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State and retired naval officer, Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade (rtd), has died at the age of 70. Olubolade, who marked his 70th birthday on November 30, 2024, passed away on Sunday, May 11, in Apapa, Lagos. His death was announced in a statement signed by his first daughter, Oluwayemisi […]
Lagos State Government on Monday revealed that in the last one year it has paid ₦5.283 billion in insurance premiums statewide to cover staff, infrastructure, and assets, aside from disbursing ₦1.19 billion in group life and personal accident claims to injured staff and families of deceased staff. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, stated […]
The Dangote Petrolchemicals Refinery has effected another reduction in the ex-gantry price of its Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol below the publicly announced N835 per litre. Sources confirmed on Monday that the refinery has reduced its price to N825 per litre for its customers, through a rebate of N10 after successful loading of […]
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced plans to end the issuance of waivers under the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act 2003. Oyetola made this known on Sunday in a statement by his spokesperson, Dr Bolaji Akinola, following a meeting with a delegation from NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Offshore. […]
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has denied reports that the Federal Government has commenced extradition proceedings against Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Communication and Publicity, Kamarudeen Ogundele, on Friday, the AGF said […]
The Kano State Police Command on Friday said it arrested 78 suspects and recovered a substantial quantity of weapons, illicit drugs, and stolen properties across the state. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Dr Ibrahim Bakori, made the disclosure at a news conference at Bompai Kano Police Headquarters. Bakori stated that the development was part of […]
The Federal Government says discussions are ongoing on how 15,000 Nigerians stranded in Cameroon, Niger, Chad and other parts of the world will be returned to Nigeria in safety and dignity. Tijani Ahmed, Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), disclosed this at a media briefing on Friday in Abuja. […]
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has announced the country’s withdrawal from the 2025 World Relays in Guangzhou, China, citing issues with the visa process. In a statement posted by the federation on Friday on its Facebook page explained that despite starting visa applications in February, athletes encountered obstacles that made participation impossible. The late issuance […]
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two internationally wanted fugitives, Felix Omoregie and Okwudili Ezeje. While Omoregie is a suspected human trafficking kingpin declared wanted by Belgian authorities, Ezeje is a key figure in a Dubai-based armed robbery syndicate. Omoregie, alias “Eghosa Johnson Omoregie,” was apprehended in Benin City, Edo State, while police operatives, in […]
