By Ken Chiwendu Justice I. O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, August 25, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Sulaiman Olayiwola Gbajabiamila to 20 years imprisonment for N31m property fraud. Gbajabiamila was arraigned on September 19, 2023, by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of […]
Month: August 2025
EFCC Arrests Seven Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Akwa Ibom State- current matters
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, on Monday, August 25, 2025, arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in an early hour sting operation at Uyeh Heaven and Ayam Estates, along Ring Road 3 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. A statement by the commission said the […]
1,379,342 NIGERIANS PRE-REGISTER IN ONE WEEK AS IN-PERSON REGISTRATION COMMENCES TODAY- current matters
The nationwide online pre-registration of voters commenced on Monday 18th August 2025. As at yesterday, Sunday 24th August 2025, a total of 1,379 342 Nigerians registered nationwide in just one week. As promised, the Commission is glad to publish the first weekly update of the exercise by providing details of […]
FG To Demolish Properties Along Right of Way,Suspends Allocations for Island, Lagoon, Development- current matters
The Federal Government has said that all developments encroaching Right of Way without proper survey will be demolished . This is contained in a statement signed by Surveyor -General of the Federation,Surv.Abduganiyu A. Abdebomehin on Sunday. The Statement said,In view of the Presidential Directive issued by His Excellency President Bola […]
NDLEA Arrests Widow At Lagos Bus Terminal For Alleged Cocaine Trafficking
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 50-year-old widow and mother of one for allegedly attempting to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine, using a fake pregnancy as a way to escape scrutiny and detection. The agency said the suspect, identified as Mrs. Ifeoma Ezewuike, and […]
BPP, NBA SIGN MoU TO COMBAT CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT SYSTEM- current matters
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the fight against corruption in the procurement ecosystem. Director General of BPP, Dr Adebowale A. Adedokun, FCIPS, ACFE, and President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), signed […]
NPF Arrests, Extradites Fugitive Chinese Gang Leader,Dai Qisheng- current matters
: The Nigeria Police Force( NPF has repatriated a notorious Chinese fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China after his arrest in Abuja. Qisheng, a gang leader wanted over violent crimes in Guizhou Province, , fled China in 2024 to evade arrest by the Public Security Bureau […]
Police Arrest 6 For Allegedly Stealing Transformer in Niger State
By Ken Chiwendu The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspects for allegedly vandalising and stealing a 33 KVA transformer at an uncompleted building along Kaduna road. Command’s Spokesman, Wasi’u Abiodun disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. He said their arrest followed credible intelligence received at Maje Division […]
Obi Taunts FG Over Late Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai ‘s Neglect- current matters
One of the leading opposition leaders in the country,Mr Peter Obi has criticised the Federal government for abandoning Peter Rufai, the late Super Eagles goalkeeper, and others who brought ” pride to millions of Nigerians . In a post on X on Saturday titled”Peter Rufai and the Burden of a […]
Nigeria Seeks More Funding For Power Projects From JAPAN As Collaboration Deepens- current matters.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu says Nigeria is advancing a 190 million dollar renewable energy loan facility supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA, to scale up distributed renewable energy solutions across Communities in the Country. This is coming as the Federal Executive Council recently approved counterpart funding of […]