The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC). Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, February 24, 2026, arraigned a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria Edetanle, before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over alleged $385,000 and ₦165,438,000.00 fraud. Edetanle was…
The media community in Abia State and beyond has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of veteran journalist, Mazi Onukwube TG Ofoelue (Thankgod), Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jungle Journalist Media Limited. In an obituary announcement issued on behalf of the Ofoelue Family of Ezi Nde Ukpabi, Ugbo Village, Arochukwu, his elder…
Gunmen, suspected to be political thugs yesterday swooped on supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) supporters shortly after the defection of former Edo Labour Party (LP), governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata, to the ADC. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the report through its spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem. According her, shortly after the event concluded,…
In a dramatic turn of event s, the federal government has filed fresh criminal charges against Mike Ozekhome (SAN), over alleged use of a forged Nigerian passport in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom (UK). The federal government filed a 12-count charge against Ozekhome at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court, Abuja…
Chiemerie Anieke has narrated the events that led to the tragic killing of his employer in Onitsha, stating that he is fully prepared to face death and divine judgment for his actions. Speaking with The Nation newspaper at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), where the case was transferred, Chiemerie denied several allegations made against…
The United States House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs have submitted a report detailing their findings and recommendations on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. US Congressman Riley Moore confirmed this on his X account. Recall that Trump had mandated Moore and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to lead a comprehensive investigation into…
President Bola Tinubu has declared that the creation of state police will no longer be delayed. He said the policy is central to his government’s plan to curb insecurity across the country. The President made the statement on Monday night during an interfaith Iftar with governors and top government officials at the Presidential Banquet Hall…
The Lagos State Government on Monday announced the approval of a 13 per cent increase in all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) scheme fares. This upward review of transportation fare also affects the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard routes. This was contained in a statement issued by the Head Corporate Communication for the Lagos Metropolitan…
Soldiers have foiled a deadly ambush by suspected Lakurawa terrorist group members on Major-General Bemgha Koughna, General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander, Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Kebbi. The attack occurred near Mayama Hill as the GOC’s convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state….
Team Edo have taken the lead in the ongoing second edition of the Niger Delta Games, tagged Edo ‘2026.’ In an unprecedented dominant display in swimming and weightlifting events, Edo, the host state, towered with 22 gold and 12 silver against second and third placed Delta (14 Gold) and Bayelsa (13 Gold) respectively. As at…
