The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has brought a man, Muhammad Korimi Abdullahi, before the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri over an alleged criminal breach of trust involving ₦186 million. Abdullahi was arraigned on Tuesday by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency before Justice Maina Lawan. He is facing a six-count charge … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 23 foreign nationals following a raid on a residential property in the Ota area of the State over allegations of involvement in a Ponzi scheme, visa fraud and other immigration-related offences. The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, during an operation carried out by operatives of … Read more
At least seven people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a 14-year-old student went on a shooting rampage at a school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi Province, near the capital, Bangkok, on Friday, August 7, 2026. The teenager is accused of first killing his two grandparents at their home before going to Debsirin Nonthaburi … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied any connection with retired Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, following his arraignment before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations that he provided support to the separatist group. The development comes after Ezeakolam was brought before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar on Thursday … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately take legal steps to vacate the court order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, citing concerns over the timing of the action ahead of the State’s governorship election. The presidential directive comes amid widespread public debate and … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed widespread claims that it froze all bank accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, insisting that only one account is currently under restriction as part of an ongoing financial investigation. The anti-graft agency said the temporary action was taken after investigators detected suspicious transactions linked to … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has thrown his weight behind the newly established Iru Ekun Security Network founded by Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, with a donation of ₦100 million and a brand-new Toyota Hilux vehicle. The donation represents one of the biggest endorsements received by the … Read more
Court Adjourns Sowore Defamation Trial After Lawyers Clash The ongoing criminal defamation trial involving activist and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was temporarily halted on Monday after a heated disagreement between senior lawyers representing both sides disrupted proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The courtroom exchange, which centered on an application for an adjournment, … Read more
Four residents abducted by suspected kidnappers in Oke-Ere community, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, have regained their freedom after a joint rescue operation involving local vigilantes and personnel of the Nigerian Army. The successful operation, carried out on Sunday, also led to the killing of three suspected bandits, while a member of … Read more
The Niger State Government has renewed its determination to eliminate illegal mining across the State, warning that individuals, groups and companies operating outside the law will be arrested and prosecuted if they fail to stop their activities immediately. The fresh directive comes as the State Government steps up efforts to restore order in the mining … Read more