The United Nations (UN) has condemned the suicide bomb attacks in Gwoza town in Borno state that targeted civilian populations. The attacks, which took place on Saturday have resulted in at least 18 deaths and dozens of injuries. The attacks, carried out by suspected female suicide bombers, struck a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) sued Abuja-based business man, Mr. Ijoma Oji Uduma for N38 million money laundering case and making cash payment exceeding authorized amount under Section 2 (1) (a) of money laundering prevention and prohibition act February 2012. This was confirmed in a press statement by the ICPC…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fighting illicit drugs abuse in the country. Tinubu who was represented by Senator George Akume, assured everyone of his commitment to fighting substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. “I commend and urge everyone to redouble their efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking in the country….
Former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce, Nick Imudia, has reportedly died by taking his own life. Imudia was said to have committed the act by jumping from the balcony of his apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State on the evening of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Before his death, the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a dismissed staff of the National Examination Council (NECO), Mrs. Rose Deffi over allegation of certificate forgery. This was disclosed on Monday by the Commission’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare, who said Mrs Deffi pleaded not guilty to the seven counts forgery charge against her. The…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said its operatives, during an operation in Edo State, uncovered a shrine, guarded by a snake, being used for storing illicit drugs. The NDLEA added that its operatives discovered a specially constructed large hole in a wall, hidden behind wallpapers and fetish objects used for drug storage. A statement…
A retired brigadier general of the Nigerian Army, Uwem Harold Udokwe, has been murdered by suspected armed robbers in Abuja. The late Brigadier General was attacked at his Sunshine Homes Estate by armed robbers at about 3am, on Saturday. He was reportedly killed during the attack. Reacting to the untimely demise of the deceased, the…
The the Development Specs Academy (DSA), in collaboration with Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) has canvassed a holistic approach to tackle the escalating rate of insecurity across the country. The security experts and stakeholders made the recommendation on Friday in Abuja, while briefing journalists about an upcoming RoundTable which aims at finding enduring solutions to…
A High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has sentenced Ayegbusi Ojo to life imprisonment over the rape of a minor. Ojo was convicted on Wednesday by Justice J.O. Adeyeye on a lone count offence of rape of a 15-year-old girl. The victim was said to be coming from school when she was waylaid by…
The Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on June 11, 2024 arraigned one Usman Mallam for allegedly tearing EFCC’s official Investigation Activities’ letters and obstructing the Commission’s investigation before Justice TG Ringim of the Federal High Court sitting in Gombe, Gombe State, EFCC has said. Mallam, a desk officer in…
