The Nigerian military authorities have broken their silence on the coordinated suicide bombings in Borno state, North East axis of Nigeria. The Director of Defence Media Operation (DMO), Major General Edward Buba in a press statement on Tuesday confirmed the attacks. He said, “Over the weekend, troops of Joint Task Force OP HADIN KAI in…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed claims of an ongoing mass recruitment exercise, describing it as “a fake recruitment announcement”. ICPC said the claim is currently circulating on various platforms, including social media and unauthorized websites. In an official press release titled: Refutation of Fake Recruitment Announcement, ICPC said…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has raised a Disciplinary Team to look into the case of two errant officers of the Commission who allegedly assaulted a female staff of Regional Hotel, Ojo, Lagos. The accused officers are billed to appear before the Team on Monday, July…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the bomb attack in Borno State, asking the Federal Government not to allow the North East slide back into theater of terrorism. Atiku in a post on his Verified Facebook page asked the present administration to live up to expectation, accusing government of lacklustre posture in holding firmly to…
The United Nations (UN) has condemned the suicide bomb attacks in Gwoza town in Borno state that targeted civilian populations. The attacks, which took place on Saturday have resulted in at least 18 deaths and dozens of injuries. The attacks, carried out by suspected female suicide bombers, struck a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) sued Abuja-based business man, Mr. Ijoma Oji Uduma for N38 million money laundering case and making cash payment exceeding authorized amount under Section 2 (1) (a) of money laundering prevention and prohibition act February 2012. This was confirmed in a press statement by the ICPC…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fighting illicit drugs abuse in the country. Tinubu who was represented by Senator George Akume, assured everyone of his commitment to fighting substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. “I commend and urge everyone to redouble their efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking in the country….
Former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce, Nick Imudia, has reportedly died by taking his own life. Imudia was said to have committed the act by jumping from the balcony of his apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State on the evening of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Before his death, the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a dismissed staff of the National Examination Council (NECO), Mrs. Rose Deffi over allegation of certificate forgery. This was disclosed on Monday by the Commission’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare, who said Mrs Deffi pleaded not guilty to the seven counts forgery charge against her. The…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said its operatives, during an operation in Edo State, uncovered a shrine, guarded by a snake, being used for storing illicit drugs. The NDLEA added that its operatives discovered a specially constructed large hole in a wall, hidden behind wallpapers and fetish objects used for drug storage. A statement…
