Full List of 58 Ex-Governors That Embezzled N2.187 Trillion According to the EFCC’s allegations, a significant number of former governors, totaling at least 58, have alleged to been involved in the misappropriation, embezzlement, or laundering of approximately N2.187 trillion over a span of 25 years. This amount does not include properties seized worldwide or those...
POLICE ARREST MASTERMINDS OF ABUJA/KADUNA TRAIN ATTACK, PARADE 63 SUSPECTS FOR VIOLENT CRIMES ALONG ABUJA-KADUNA EXPRESSWAY, KADUNA STATE The Nigeria Police Force, under the astute leadership of Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D., NPM, continues to make significant strides in combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of citizens in the...
Nigeria Becomes Second African Country to Approve Biotech Corn for Commercial Planting In January 2024, Nigeria approved the commercial release of four TELA maize varieties, which have been genetically engineered for improved insect-resistance and drought-tolerance. In addition to South Africa, Nigeria has become the second country in Africa to approve the commercialization of genetically engineered...
EFCC reportedly barricades Kogi ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello’s house in Abuja amid N84billion fraud case Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have reportedly barricaded the house of the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello in Wuse, Abuja. It has been reported that the EFCC siege is coming days after the former...
EFCC set to arraign Cubana Chief Priest for the mutilation of the Naira The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against popular Instagram celebrity Pascal Okechukwu also known as Cubana Chief Priest for allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event contrary to the provisions of the...
NCAA suspends three private jet operators for operating commercial flights The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken action against three private jet operators for their involvement in commercial flights. The suspension of their permits was announced in a notice posted on the NCAA’s website, signed by Acting Director General Captain Chris Najomo. This move...
FGN to arrest and prosecute fake degree holders The Federal Government has said security agencies will go after individuals with fake university certificates in the country. Education Minister Tahir Mamman disclosed this at an event in Abuja on Tuesday, April 2. The minister said for proper planning to be done in the sector, particularly from...
EFCC Arrests Man for Issuing Death Threat against Olukoyede Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 18, 2024, arrested one Kayode Cole for issuing a death threat against the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede. Cole was arrested at the Lugbe axis of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja....
Kano police reportedly arrests 11 Muslims for eating during Ramadan The Kano State Hisbah Board has apprehended 11 Muslims for violating the Ramadan fast by eating during the day. The arrests were made during the annual Ramadan enforcement operations, which included searches of eateries and markets. The board’s Public Relations Officer, Lawal Ibrahim, who confirmed...
Just In: CBN revokes licenses of over 4,000 Bureau De Change (BDC) operators The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday revoked the license of 4,173 bureaux de change (BDC) operators. CBN’s spokesperson Hakama Sidi Ali announced this in a statement. Sidi Ali said the affected institutions listed on the CBN website failed to comply...
