EFCC arraigns woman over alleged visa fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a woman, Modupe Oriyomi Ativie, over alleged visa fraud involving N31.06m, $3,600 and €1,815. Ativie was arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on visa fraud, advance fee fraud and obtaining money under false pretences before Justice A.T. Muhammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers […]
Three children drown in abandoned Delta fish pond
Three children aged six, eight and 12 have drowned in an abandoned fish pond in Saniko Community, Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The victims were identified as Great Anthony Ikpera, 6; Goodluck Anthony Ikpera, 8; and Vwegba Jite Ikpera, 12. They were members of the Ikpera family from Awirhe Community, Agbarha-Otor. […]
El-Rufai earmarked $600,000 for EFCC officials – Investigator
A forensic investigator with the State Security Service, Segun Kayode, on Tuesday alleged that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and some of his associates earmarked $600,000 to settle officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and intermediaries. Kayode, the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial, made the allegation while testifying before the […]
Pope’s lung surgery successful – Vatican
Pope Leo XIV has successfully undergone surgery to remove a “small, localised nodule” from his lung. This was disclosed in a statement by the Holy See Press Office, published on the Vatican website, on Tuesday evening. The 71-year-old pontiff entered the hospital smiling and waving on Tuesday morning, hours before the operation to remove the […]
Army commander honours retiring soldiers after 35 years of service
The Commander, Infantry Corps, Major General GM Mutkut, has honoured discharging soldiers of Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre for their selfless service and sacrifices to the nation after 35 years of meritorious military service. The Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations HQ ICC, Lieutenant Colonel, Polycarp Okoye, on the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Wednesday, said […]
NNPC awaits reports on PH, Warri refineries’ revival
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is waiting for technical assessments from two Chinese firms on Port Harcourt and Warri refineries before proceeding with plans for additional investment agreements. The NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with our correspondent, following the company’s latest update on the proposed partnership. […]
Police arrest four with human skull, hands intended for money rituals
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested four men in connection with two separate incidents involving the alleged removal of human heads from exhumed graves and the possession of suspected human hands allegedly intended for money-making rituals. The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, disclosed the arrests on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters […]
NAF recovers more components from Ondo crash site
The Nigerian Air Force has recovered additional components from its ATR 42-500 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as multi-agency teams sustain search and recovery operations at the accident site. The Air Force disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, noting that specialist divers from the Nigerian Navy […]
Policemen in viral Ekiti extortion video face discipline in Abuja
Police officers attached to the Ekiti State Command who were captured in a viral video during a confrontation with a motorcyclist are undergoing disciplinary proceedings at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The Police Complaint Response Unit disclosed this in an update posted on X on Tuesday, saying the action followed a directive by the Inspector-General […]
Ex-senator heads Rivers ADC gov campaign council
Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has unveiled the leadership and organisational structure of its Governorship Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. The council said it has brought together political leaders, professionals, grassroots organisers, women, youths and other stakeholders entrusted with various responsibilities in the coordination and administration of the campaign activities […]
