EFCC Arraigns Miyetti Allah Leader Bodejo Over Alleged $2.33m Money Laundering
Bodejo was arraigned on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering to the tune of $2.33 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, before Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged fraud. Bodejo was arraigned on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged money...
[VIDEO] South Africa: Fourth Batch Of Evacuees Return To Nigeria
With this latest arrival, the number of citizens evacuated from South Africa following the recent xenophobic attacks has now risen to about 1,000. The Federal Government’s evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa has crossed another milestone as the fourth batch of returnees arrived in Lagos on Thursday evening. The Air Peace flight brought home over 180 Nigerians after a technical...
Why APC Is Govt Doing Everything To Hold El-Rufai Until After 2027 Elections — Bolaji Abdullahi
Abdullahi said that the APC government was interested in the 2027 polls, rather than being concerned about Nigeria’s problems, describing the Renewed Hope Agenda as just a slogan that does not mean anything The African Democratic Party (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being behind the continuous stay of former governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai...
Insecurity: Senate Approves ₦403.1bn Police Trust Fund Budgets For 2025, 2026
Lawmakers expressed optimism that the funding will improve the provision of critical equipment, infrastructure, training and other resourc The Senate has approved a total of ₦403.1 billion for the Nigerian Police Trust Fund to strengthen policing and support the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, and other security challenges across the country for two consecutive years. The upper chamber approved ₦170.1 billion for the...
Tinubu, Afreximbank Discuss Strengthening Economic Cooperation Across Africa
The President stressed that Africa possessed enormous potential and must move beyond endless conversations about development to practical actions that drive industrial growth, expand trade, create jobs, add value, and improve the living standards of its people. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged the leadership of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to intensify efforts to mobilise and deploy the continent’s vast...
Six Arrested Over Mob Killing Of Travellers In Kaduna
According to the police, the suspects have confessed to their involvement and remain in custody while investigations continue to identify and apprehend other persons believed to have participated in the attack. The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with the mob killing of two travellers who were wrongly accused of being kidnappers and thieves in Gidan...
Land Use Act: Governors Should Emulate Uba Sani, Says HURIWA
The association specifically praised the recent compensation paid to households affected by the 15-kilometre Ring Road project stretching from Danbushiya Junction to Danhono 2 Junction in Millennium City The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has said that Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has demonstrated a humane, constitutional, and rights-based approach in exercising his powers under the Land Use...
Police Arrest Masquerade Over Murder Of 24-Year-Old In Oyo
The incident, which triggered outrage among residents, occurred when the deceased was attacked with dangerous weapons The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a masquerade identified as Asoleke over the alleged gruesome killing of a 24-year-old man, Sefiu Kehinde, during a traditional masquerade procession in the Labiran area of Ibadan. The incident, which triggered outrage among residents, occurred on Sunday when...
Police Begin Investigation Into Officers’ Assault Of Civilian In Ebonyi
The police assured that the officers will face appropriate disciplinary procedures based on the outcome of the investigation. Police authorities in Ebonyi have started an investigation into officers’ assault of a civilian in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which gained public attention after images circulated online, occurred in the early hours of Monday and involved personnel attached...
Kano Govt Executed 1,508 Projects Worth N928bn In Three Years – Commissioner
The commissioner said 799 of the projects have been completed, while 709 are at various stages of completion across the state's 44 local government areas The Kano State Government says it has executed 1,508 developmental projects valued at N928 billion within the first three years of Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration. The Kano State Commissioner for Public Procurement, Project Monitoring and Evaluation,...
