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Notorious drug baron arrested in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agent has arrested a drug baron, Chidi Olife, who escaped arrest…
Court convicts Captain, company for operating illegally in Nigerian Waters
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri on Thursday, February 18, 2021,…
Wike vows to contest FG’s withdrawal from Excess Crude Account
By Moses Okorie Rivers State Governor, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has vowed to contest the planned withdrawal…
FG, States, LGAs share N640.3bn for January
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N640.310 billion to the three tiers of government…
EFCC uncovers another internet fraud training centre in Abuja
Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have uncovered…
NDLEA to introduce Drug Integrity Test initiative
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it will introduce drug integrity test initiative, expected…
N714m scam: Witness narrates how N159m was traced to Turaki’s account
The trial of former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki continued today,…
Imports: Senate wades into exorbitant charges by shipping companies
By Deborah Hassan The Senate has moved to address alleged exorbitant increase and unjustifiable shipping fees…
AIB to commence investigation into Azman aircraft landing incident at MMA
The Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N) says it has been notified and has commenced investigations into…
No increase in fuel price in February, all defaulters must be sanctioned – NNPC
By Deborah Hassan The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has directed relevant regulatory authorities to ensure…
EFCC arrests medical doctor, 17 others for alleged internet fraud
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday,…
Court adjourns former NNPC GMD Yakubu’s trial to March 10
Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja has adjourned till March 10, 2021…
Innoson/Botch automobile training kicks off with over 200 students
By Gabriel Atumeyi On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, over 200 students were inducted into the Bosch-Innoson…
N1.4bn oil subsidy fraud: Court to rule on admissibility of evidence against Nadabo Energy Feb. 23
Justice C.A. Balogun of a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, on February 16, 2021…
NDLEA arrests 116 drug offenders in one year in Enugu
The Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Enugu State, Mr Abdul Abdullahi says the…
Sasa Crisis: Governors’ Forum will help rebuild market
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, pledged to help rebuild the Sasa…
Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO emergence, a boost to Nigerian women visibility – Ekwunife
The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District and leading governorship aspirant for the November 6, Anambra…
Buhari requests Senate to confirm Abdulrasheed as EFCC Boss
By Moses Okorie President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as…
Abuja shop owners chase away AEDC officials, allege extortion
By Moses Okorie Business owners at a popular printing and building materials hub in Abuja known…
We are not recruiting, NCC warns public
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has warned the general public to disregard false advertisements being circulated…
WTO Election: Buhari congratulates Okonjo-Iweala
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Nigerian-born Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who was on Monday, February 15, 2021…
Omo-Agege felicitates with Okonjo-Iweala over WTO appointment
By Gabriel Atumeyi The Deputy President of Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed excitement at the…
Gbajabiamila congratulates Okonjo-Iweala on emergence as WTO DG
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on…
Couple bags 40 years jail term for N53m fraud
A couple; Ebiesuwa Abayomi Fredrick and his wife, Tinuola Idayat Oyegunle, have been sentenced to 40…
DJ jailed for cloning Buratai’s Facebook account
A Disc Jockey, Blessed Michael is to spend six months in prison for cloning the Facebook…
BREAKING: Okonjo-Iweala named WTO Director General
After months of speculation, the Nigerian-born economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been named the first female and…
Kaduna court convicts fake lawyer, two others for Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Office has secured the conviction of one…
Ex-Oyo deputy Chief Registrar jailed over dud cheque
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Friday, February 12, 2021 secured…
Tambuwal condemns Oyo Sasha killings
By Gabriel Atumeyi Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has expressed deep sadness and disappointment over the…