By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network—a transformative initiative aimed at expanding clean water access across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). At the commissioning event, President Tinubu praised the FCT Administration for its commitment to delivering infrastructure that directly improves citizens’ quality […]
Month: June 2025
Alleged ₦7.8bn Fraud : EFCC Arraigns Emefiele for Unlawful Possession of 753 Housing Units
By editor The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 16, 2025, arraigned a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on an eight-count charge bordering on criminal breach […]
Trump Considers Nigeria, 35 Other Countries For Travel Ban
By Barth Ikiebe The Trump administration is considering implementing travel restrictions to 36 more countries, including some major U.S. partners such as Egypt and Djibouti, according to an internal memo seen by The Washington Post. The memo, signed by Secretary of State, Marco Rubio and sent to U.S. diplomats on […]
Killings:Tinubu To Visit Benue Wednesday.
By Ken Chiwendu President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state. According to a statement issued by […]
Editors Converge on Coal City of Enugu For NGE Biennial Convention; Top Agenda is Security Challenges, Media’s Role.
By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is set to hold its Biennial National Convention in Enugu from June 26 to 29, 2025, with a theme ‘’Building A Secure And Cohesive Nigeria: The Role of Dialogue, Inclusion And The Media.” In a statement signed by its President, Mr […]
NPF Extends Grace Period For Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement.
By Ken Chiwendu The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved an extension of the grace period for enforcing the Tinted Glass Permit requirement. The new deadline is now August 12, 2025. In a statement, the force said the decision followed public concerns and feedback on the recently reactivated digital […]
NIGERIAN ARMY SECURES SURRENDER OF ARMS AND RELEASE OF KIDNAPPED PERSONS IN KATSINA STATE.
As part of the ongoing arms surrender and disengagement initiative led by the leadership of Operation Fasan Yamma in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, several notorious terrorist kingpins operating in Dan Musa LGA have voluntarily surrendered their arms They are identified as Kamulu Buzaru, Manore, Nagwaggo, Lalbi, Alhaji Sani, Dogo Baidu, […]
Alleged Fuel Subsidy Fraud:EFCC Declares Seun Ogunbambo Wanted.
By current matters The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the Managing Director of Fargo Petroleum and Gas Limited, Seun Ogunbambo, wanted for allegedly defrauding the Federal Government to the tune of N976.65 million. In a statement issued on Friday by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the commission […]
Iran Strikes Israel in Retaliation for Nuclear Site Attacks
By Barth Ikiebe Iran has launched a barrage of missiles targeting Israel, escalating a volatile conflict following Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military leaders. Associated Press reported air raid sirens blared across Israel, with explosions rocking Jerusalem and plumes of smoke rising over Tel Aviv. The Israeli military […]
Israel Launches 14-Day “Operation Rising Lion” Against Iran.
By Barth Ikiebe With Agency Reports Israel has initiated a significant military campaign targeting Iran, with 14 days of coordinated airstrikes aimed at dismantling Tehran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. A senior Israeli official and Prime Minister Netanyahu, said the offensive began on June 13 and includes precision strikes on Iran’s […]