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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified efforts to enhance the competence of its legal officers through a specialized training programme aimed at improving prosecution outcomes in financial crime cases. The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has urged officers of the Commission to demonstrate greater diligence, precision, and professionalism in charge ...
Judiciary
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a formal update regarding the ongoing judicial proceedings involving the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. According to the Commission, the legal matter is currently being heard across two separate jurisdictions: the Kaduna State High Court and the Federal High Court ...
Environment
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to convert refuse into reusable materials as part of a broader strategy to tackle the city’s growing waste management crisis.The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso disclosed this during an ASK Lagos interview on X, revealing that the state has entered into a partnership with ...
News
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intensified operations in the South-East, recording significant gains against suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Enugu State. The Army disclosed that the offensive, conducted under Operation Eastern Sanity with support from the Air Component of Operation ...
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The Nigerian Army has stepped up efforts to strengthen collaboration with other security agencies through a specialised capacity-building workshop on protocol and liaison duties. The training, organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes (DSSP), was held on Tuesday at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites in Abuja. Declaring the workshop ...
Crime
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 193 suspects and recovered weapons as well as illicit drugs during coordinated statewide raids on criminal hideouts across the state. The operations, carried out in strategic locations, were part of ongoing efforts by the Command to strengthen internal security, dismantle criminal networks, and curb rising incidents of violent ...
Crime
Operatives of the security agencies in Enugu State have arrested suspected kidnappers and recovered a firearm as well as ₦2 million ransom in Adani, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on Friday, April 10, 2026, when Mrs. Joseph Victoria was abducted along Umeje Road, Adani, by armed men suspected to be ...
CRIME
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a total of 146 suspects during a coordinated intelligence-led operation in Sagamu, following recent disturbances linked to commercial motorcycle operators and other suspected criminal elements. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojaguni issued a strong warning against unlawful assembly and disruption of public peace, stating that the Command ...
Crime
Operatives of the security agencies in Enugu State have arrested suspected kidnappers and recovered a firearm as well as ₦2 million ransom in Adani, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on Friday, April 10, 2026, when Mrs. Joseph Victoria was abducted along Umeje Road, Adani, by armed men suspected to be ...
Thriving Women
Eniola Olanrewaju, popularly known as Korty EO is a rising media personality who is fast-becoming an inspiration to the younger generation. Through a blend of raw storytelling, radical authenticity, and artistic creativity, she has built a profound connection with millions of viewers. Korty’s story is not rooted in luxury. Growing up in Bodija, Ibadan, she ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has rescued a three year old toddler allegedly abandoned by her mother in the Ipaja following an alarm raised by concerned neighbours. The incident which came to light after residents reported the child’s deteriorating condition and alleged neglect. According to sources, the mother was said to ...
Crime
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Katsina Area Command, has stepped up efforts to curb smuggling activities, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening border security and enforcing fiscal policies. This assurance was given during an operational visit to Babban Mutum Border Station on April 10, 2026, by the Customs Area Controller, Mohd Saidu. Represented by the Deputy ...
Crime
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued a victim in Isua Akoko, Akoko South-East Local Government Area of the state. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abayomi Jimoh, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal. According to ...
Education
The Nigeria Police Force has assured candidates and the general public of adequate security arrangements ahead of the forthcoming Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations scheduled to commence on April 16, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, dismissed reports circulating about the safety of some ...
Abuja Update
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday commissioned the corporate headquarters of the Nigerian Revenue Service in Abuja, describing the development as a significant step in the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen revenue generation and institutional efficiency. The commissioning marks a key milestone in Nigeria’s tax administration reforms, following the transition from the Federal Inland ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive economic growth, placing women at the center of its development strategy. The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, made this known during the celebration of International Women’s Day for women in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and nano businesses. The event, ...
Inside Lagos
As part of activities marking International Women’s Day 2026, the MMELI Arts Foundation, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Lagos, has convened a storytelling intensive workshop aimed at empowering women writers and creatives to develop their craft, voice, and access to publishing opportunities. The programme, titled Women, Words and Wealth, held in Ikoyi, Lagos, brought ...
News
The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Mohammed Ali Ndume , has stated that Nigeria’s persistent insecurity challenge could be brought under control within six months if the Federal Government demonstrates sufficient political will and commitment. Ndume made the assertion on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he expressed concern over ...
Inside Lagos
A truck breakdown at Ipodo Junction inward Ikeja under the Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way bridge caused traffic congestion on Monday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the vehicle obstructed movement on the axis, resulting in slow traffic flow toward Ikeja and adjoining routes. According to reports LASTMA personnel were immediately deployed to ...
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A vehicle burst into flames on Monday on the Dormanlong Bridge, inward Ojuelegba, causing momentary panic and disrupting traffic flow along the busy Lagos corridor. The incident, which occurred around 12:45 p.m, prompted a swift response from emergency and traffic officials. Efforts were immediately launched to extinguish the blaze and evacuate the charred remains of ...
