The Finnish government has also seized the assets of companies linked to Ekpa and four of his associates, who remain in custody. Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed Biafran activist accused of terrorism-related activities, has had his assets frozen by Finnish authorities. The government has also seized the assets of companies linked to Ekpa and four of…
By Ayomiposi Akinade The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, in the sum of ₦500 million, with two sureties, following charges related to a ₦80.2 billion fraud. The ruling was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, who exercised the court’s discretion in granting bail despite the contentious…
The Gombe State Police Command confirmed the attack, with spokesperson ASP Buhari Abdullahi stating that local residents and security personnel successfully extinguished the fires set by the assailants. Gunmen attacked Powishi village in the Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State, resulting in the death of one individual, the burning of several houses, and the…
The NITDA made this statement in a report titled “Analysis of Compliance with Laws and Misinformation Management by Social Media Platforms in Nigeria.” The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has accused TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) of failing to meet tax filing requirements, according to a recent report titled “Analysis of Compliance with Laws…
The Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos State, has scheduled January 7, 2025, to rule on the objection raised by former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele regarding the $4.5 billion and ₦2.8 billion fraud charges brought against him. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special…
The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, is seeking approval for a $500 million loan from the World Bank to boost rural access and agricultural marketing. The loan, aimed at funding the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project—Scale Up (RAAMP-SU), is expected to be discussed by the World Bank’s Board today (Friday). If approved,…
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have apprehended Habibu Umaru and two others in connection with the tragic death of his sister, Hadiza Umaru, in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State. Hadiza was reported missing on December 1, 2024, prompting widespread concern and search efforts. Sadly, her whereabouts remained unknown for days, leaving…
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have apprehended Habibu Umaru and two others in connection with the tragic death of his sister, Hadiza Umaru, in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State. Hadiza was reported missing on December 1, 2024, prompting widespread concern and search efforts. Sadly, her whereabouts remained unknown for days, leaving…
Herbalist and Two Others Nabbed by Nigerian Police Over Woman’s Death During ‘Evil Spirit Cleansing’ Ritual