EFCC Arrests 105 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, acting on intelligence arrested 105 suspects comprising four Chinese and 101 Nigerians at Naka Hall Plaza in Abutu Garba Street, Gudu, Abuja on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity said 100 compact Work Stations were recovered from the suspects. In another development, […]
IGP Sets February 1, 2025, for Enforcement of Vehicle Third-Party Insurance Laws
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has declared that the enforcement of mandatory third-party vehicle insurance laws will begin on February 1, 2025. The announcement was made during a visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja by the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, and his team. Citing Section 68 of the Insurance Act and Section […]
Court of Appeal Overturns Ruling, Upholds Sanusi’s Appointment as Emir of Kano
The Court of Appeal in Kano has overturned a June 20 ruling by Justice Abubakar Liman of the Federal High Court, Kano, which had nullified actions taken by the Kano State Government under the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024. This includes the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano. […]
US Returns $52.88m Linked to Ex-Minister Diezani for Development Projects in Nigeria
The United States has repatriated $52.88 million linked to Nigeria’s former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The funds, forfeited from Galactica assets associated with Alison-Madueke and her associates, were returned under an Asset Return Agreement signed on Friday at the Federal Ministry of Justice headquarters in Abuja. US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jnr., represented […]
Governor Umo Eno Dissolves Cabinet, Seeks Fresh Expertise
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved his cabinet, citing the need to recruit new professionals to propel the state forward. During a valedictory session at the exco chamber on Friday, Governor Eno praised the outgoing commissioners for their dedication and performance, emphasizing that the decision was not due to underperformance. “If the […]
INEC Seeks N126 Billion for 2025 Budget, Rejects Initial N40 Billion Insufficient
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the National Assembly to increase its 2025 budget allocation to N126 billion, stating that the proposed N40 billion is insufficient to cover its operational costs for the year. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made the request on Friday during his appearance before the joint committee of the Senate […]
Obasanjo Reveals Prison Experience Stemmed from Speaking Out Against Abacha’s Regime
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that his imprisonment under the late General Sani Abacha’s military regime in 1995 was due to his refusal to stay silent on critical national and international issues. Obasanjo shared this insight during an interactive session with 15 emerging African leaders at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in […]
President-elect Donald Trump to Be Sentenced for 2016 Election Crimes Days Before Inauguration
Ten days before his presidential inauguration, Donald Trump is set to be sentenced Friday morning in New York for what the presiding judge has described as a “premeditated and continuous deception” to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election. Trump will attend the 9:30 a.m. hearing virtually from his Mar-a-Lago estate. The sentencing concludes a nearly […]
Trudeau Dismisses Trump’s Annexation Remarks as “Distraction” Amid Tariff Dispute
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion of annexing Canada as a diversionary tactic meant to shift focus from the potential economic fallout of proposed tariffs. The comments came after Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports unless Canada strengthens its border security. Speaking on Tuesday, […]
Dense Fog Envelops Delhi, Disrupting Flights Amid Severe Air Quality
Delhi was shrouded in dense fog on Friday, with visibility dropping to zero in some areas, causing significant disruptions at the city’s main airport. India’s weather office issued an orange alert, warning of dense to very dense fog across Delhi and nearby regions, likely to affect airports, highways, and railways. Airport authorities confirmed widespread delays, […]
