EFCC Arrests 92 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin-City Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 92 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. They were arrested in a sting operation on Monday, September 29, 2025 at various locations within Benin City, Edo State. Their arrest was based on credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in computer related crimes. All the lawful procedures of arrest were followed in the course of the arrest Upon their arrest, 11 vehicles and mobile devices were recovered from them. Preliminary investigations by the Commission linked the suspects…
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Bandits Kidnap Newly Inducted UDUS Medical Graduate, Demand ₦20 Million Ransom A wave of fear and anxiety has gripped the family of Radiographer Basheerah Ojedeyi, a newly inducted graduate of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), following her abduction by bandits in Kwara state. Basheerah, who had just been inducted into the radiography profession on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, was kidnapped on her way home after the ceremony. A close family member confirmed that she was traveling from Sokoto to the Southwest when the vehicle she boarded was attacked by terrorists. They ambushed the bus around a community in Kwara state.…
EFCC Arrests Six for Alleged Land Fraud in Uyo Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested six suspected members of a land fraud syndicate for allegedly defrauding their victim of the sum of ₦6,000,000.00 (Six Million Naira) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The suspects are; Enobong Clement Etim(aka Edet Nsem Udo), Iniakop Okot, Emmanuel Edet, Essien Edet Aniedi, Christopher Anthony and Edwin Etim. They were arrested at different locations in Akwa Ibom State, following claims of a petitioner, Aniekan Etukudo Koffi that alleged that the prime suspect, Enobong Clement Etim, used…
FG assures Steady Supply of Petroleum Products. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a consistent supply of refined petroleum products nationwide, following a meeting of the Steering Committee of the Domestic Crude Oil and Refined Products Sales in Local Currency Initiative. Chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, the meeting addressed recent concerns in the downstream oil sector, including a reported suspension of the Naira-for-crude oil arrangement with Dangote Refinery, which has now been resolved amicably. The committee also discussed issues raised by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior…
President Tinubu Invites Ibas, ex-Rivers Administrator to Aso Rock President Bola Tinubu has summoned the immediate past Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), to Aso Villa. Ibas, who arrived at the presidential villa clad in brown native attire, was closely followed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukayede. It was gathered that Rivers State received at least N254.37 billion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee between March and August 2025, under the tenure of the former sole administrator.
Osi Bashorun Adeduntan Attends Maiden Oba Ladoja Coronation Lecture The OSI BASORUN OF IBADAN LAND -PRINCE(DR) AZEEZ ADEWOLU POPOOLA GBADEGESIN DANIJO ADEDUNTAN-ONISILE on Wednesday joined other dignitaries, captains of industries and a conclave of high members of Ibadan and NIGERIA SOCIETIES at the international conference centre of UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN. The lecture was presented by an erudite professor of HISTORY and Ibadan man himself-professor TOYIN FALOLA with the TITLE IBADAN IN HISTORY:ISSUES IN TRADITION AND MODERNITY. Osi BASORUN ADEDUNTAN-a HARVARD UNIVERSITY TRAINED board certified international cardiovascular surgeon attended the lecture presentation with personal aides and political associates. ADEDUNTAN, while speaking…
We Have No Reason To Block Your Projects, Just Follow Due Process – Abiodun to Daniel The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims that it is deliberately frustrating road projects initiated by Senator Gbenga Daniel, a former governor of the state, noting that it seeks coordination, not obstruction, of development projects. The government gave this indication through the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade. According to Akinmade, who spoke on Frontline, a current affairs program on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ijebu-Ilese, lawmakers from Ogun State routinely inform the government about their constituency projects to…
PSG Star, Dembélé Wins 2025 Ballon D’Or Reports confirm that Dembélé’s stellar performances for both PSG and the French national team propelled him back into the global spotlight, earning widespread acclaim and silverware in equal measure. The Frenchman played a pivotal role in PSG’s historic campaign, driving the club to a domestic double with Ligue 1 and Coupe de France triumphs, before inspiring them to their long-awaited maiden UEFA Champions League title. His influence was particularly evident in Europe, where he consistently delivered decisive goals and assists in knockout fixtures. The pinnacle of his season came in the Champions League…
Why Sowore, Atiku Will Never Be President of Nigeria” – Ibadan Based Elderstateman, Sukazeem ..Commends government for dragging Sowore, X to court An Ibadan based Elderstateman and property merchant, Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem, popularly known as Sukazeem on Tueday, described activist turned politician Omoyele Sowore as a man witn no shame and pride. Sukazeem stated this in a statement issued and made available to journalists in Ibadan while reacting to a series of hate speech and bullying of Nigerian government by Sowore. Kazeem explained that there is no nation around the world that any of its citizens would be so unreasonable…
Baba Adinni of Yorubaland, Isola Mourns Late Chief Imam of Owo The Baba Adinni of Yorubaland and former Nigeria Ambassador of Nigeria to the United Kingdom, Amb. Sarafa Tunji Isola on Wednesday mourns the passage of the late Chief Imam of Owo, Sheikh (Dr.) Imam Ahmad Olagoke Aladesawe. Amb. Isola in a statement personally signed by him and made available to Journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital described the late islamic leader as forthright and guardian of Qur’an. “With a heart humbled before Allah’s decree, I join millions of faithful in mourning the glorious transition of Sheikh (Dr.) Imam Alhaji…