Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State House of Assembly has appointed four new principal officers following the impeachment of former Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday. The new Speaker, Mrs. Mojisola Meranda (APC-Apapa 1), announced the new officers while presiding over plenary on Friday. Obasa’s impeachment was a result of alleged gross misconduct, with…

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre  in Benin City, Edo state The suspects’ arrest at their hideout was triggered by credible intelligence that indicated  the apartment being used as a yahoo academy or training school…

Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a brazen attack, the wife of former Lagos State Commissioner of Police and Assistant-Inspector General (retd), Hakeem Odumosu, has been kidnapped in the Arepo area of Ogun State. Police spokesperson in Ogun, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, providing details of the abduction. The kidnappers, donning…

In their continued bid to degrade terrorists, criminals and make the country safe, Nigerian troops have neutralized 156, terrorists perpetrating insecurity in parts of the country, among other successes it recorded in one week. The significant achievements recorded by the military was disclosed by the Director of the Defence Media Operations, DMO, Maj. Gen. Edward…

Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare for vulnerable populations, particularly women suffering from obstetric fistula. Speaking at a Steering Committee meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Health Minister, Prof. Ali Pate announced plans to expand health insurance coverage for fistula patients and increase treatment centers nationwide. Prof. Pate said, “This problem has always…

Nigeria’s reliance on domestically sourced petroleum oil has surged to 54.6%, according to new data from the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC). This increase, reported in the council’s recently launched Quarterly Statistical Bulletin, on Friday, reflects the growing use of local resources, though experts stress the need for value addition before export. RMRDC…

Hussaini Ibrahim in Kano Katsina State Government is set to take centre stage as the host of the 2025 ECOWAS Food and Cultural Festival, themed “African Cultural Values and Food Security for Peace and Development.” This was revealed Thursday during a meeting with the ECOWAS Food and Cultural delegation and State Governor Malam Dikko Umar…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, LACC to prioritize asset recovery in its operations. He gave the charge on Friday, January 17, 2025 when a delegation of Liberia’s anti-graft body, led by Dr. Miatta Jeh paid him a courtesy visit at the…

Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Calabar, on Monday January 13, 2025 convicted and sentenced Olufunsho Dayo Chevy ,  Uwem Udo Nya  to various jail terms for oil theft alongside a vessel, MT New Angel and a company, Edi Eurolink Distribution. “They were prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the Economic and Financial…

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The United States government has honored six Nigerians among 400 recipients with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). This award is the highest recognition given by the US government to exceptional young scientists and engineers. The awardees include Azeez Butali, Ijeoma Opara, Eno Ebong, Oluwasanmi Koyejo, Abidemi…