Bandits launched a deadly attack in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, killing the son of the state’s Hajj Commission Chairman, Alhaji Musa Mallaha, and kidnapping three of his relatives. The assailants, armed with heavy weapons, raided the Chairman’s residence around 1:30 pm on Thursday. According to a witness named Malam Aminu Sani, the bandits…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed that approximately 2400 foreigners attempted to obtain Nigerian passports using fake National Identity Numbers (NIN). Tunji-Ojo stressed the crucial role of identity management in bolstering national security, emphasizing the necessity of a robust system to track individuals effectively within the country. He highlighted the significance of unearthing accurate…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended five individuals suspected of operating illegal bureau de change activities in Maiduguri, Borno State. They were detained at the Borno State Hajj Camp, located at Sir Kashim Ibrahim College of Education, Maiduguri, following credible intelligence suggesting their involvement in the illicit sale of foreign currencies. The…
Bismark Rewane, a member of President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Coordination Council, expressed concern over the drastic increase in tomato prices in Nigeria, rising from N40,000 to N150,000 per bag within a year. This surge in food prices has significantly impacted the cost of living for citizens, with items like rice, garri, beans, bread, yam, and…
Two individuals tragically lost their lives in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, due to a police stray bullet incident. The shooting occurred in the Cele area, near Omisanjana, on Tuesday night. Among the victims was Taiwo, a married man with children who attended technical college in Ado-Ekiti. The incident unfolded as a response to a motor vehicle…
Unknown gunmen launched an attack on Nkwo Ibagwa market in Enugu State, causing injuries and extensive damage to property, including burning vehicles and goods valued at millions of naira. The incident occurred amid reports of an enforced sit-at-home order in commemoration of Biafra Heroes Day, scheduled for May 30. The attackers targeted traders at the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed its efforts in combating economic and financial crimes in Nigeria over the past year. According to the EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the agency secured 3,175 convictions and recovered a total of N156 billion looted public funds during the specified period. This announcement was made during…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed its efforts in combating economic and financial crimes in Nigeria over the past year. According to the EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the agency secured 3,175 convictions and recovered a total of N156 billion looted public funds during the specified period. This announcement was made during…
President Bola Tinubu recently approved the National Anthem Bill 2024, restoring Nigeria to its former national anthem, ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee.’ This decision was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a joint session of the National Assembly commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Nigeria’s 4th Republic. Tinubu’s preference for the old national anthem was expressed…
The Pyrates Confraternity, also known as the National Association of Seadogs (NAS/PC), has accused the Association of Humble and Obedient Youths (AHOY) of identity theft, alleging a sinister plot aimed at compromising publicly exposed members of the association. In a press statement delivered by NAS Capoon, Mr. Abiola Owoaje, the NAS/PC vehemently denied any affiliation…