Police Arrest 21 Over Cybercrime, Uncover ₦7.7bn Fraud
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 21 suspected cybercriminals over multiple fraud cases, including the alleged manipulation of MTN Nigeria’s billing system that caused an estimated ₦7.7 billion loss. Force Public Relations Officer,q Anietie Okonkon, disclosed this on Thursday evening while briefing journalists on major breakthroughs by the Nigeria Police Force National […]
FG doubles down on fight against drug abuse, trafficking
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling illicit drug use and trafficking across Nigeria, pledging stronger action on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and enforcement. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, gave the assurance on Wednesday at the National Drug Use Summit in Abuja. The summit, themed “Addressing […]
Ogbomoso Elders Disown Adeyemi Over Fake Agency Claim
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Prominent elders and community leaders in Ogbomoso have publicly distanced the town from Adeniyi Adeyemi the man facing prosecution over an alleged fake presidential agency scandal, insisting he is neither a recognised prince nor a representative of the community. The position was contained in a statement issued after an emergency meeting of […]
Tinubu Orders ICPC Probe Into Fake Presidential Council
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the activities of a fictitious body operating as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), directing the anti-graft agency to conclude its findings within 30 days. The directive, contained in a statement issued on Tuesday […]
Tinubu, Qatar Strengthen Ties, Push Security Tourism Growth
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling insecurity while calling for stronger bilateral ties with Qatar to unlock opportunities in tourism, culture and economic development. Speaking on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by Qatar’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Bin Hassan Al-Hail, and the embassy’s Consul, […]
Situation Room Demands Probe of Fake Agency Scandal
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has called for a transparent, independent and time-bound investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), describing the matter as a serious test of accountability in Nigeria’s public governance system. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the coalition expresses […]
ECOWAS Parliament Begins Anti-Migration Campaign in Gambia
By Anayo Akwitti The ECOWAS Parliament has launched a week-long public awareness campaign in The Gambia and Senegal to combat irregular migration, human trafficking and modern slavery across West Africa. The initiative, organised under the Sixth Legislature, began in Banjul, The Gambia, on July 6 and will run until July 10 before moving to Dakar, […]
Adeniyi Urges Digital Customs for AfCFTA Trade
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has identified integrated customs systems as the missing link in the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, urging African countries to embrace harmonised digital platforms to boost cross-border trade. A statement on Sunday by Abdulahi Maiwada, Customs spokesperson, says Adeniyi made the remarks […]
Atiku Gives Tinubu Seven-Day Ultimatum to Probe PFIPC
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has given President Bola Tinubu seven days to order an independent investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). Atiku said the Presidency must launch a transparent investigation to determine how the alleged agency reportedly […]
Africa’s Future Hinges on Women’s Leadership, UNDP Declares
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Africa’s transformation will depend on the quality, diversity and inclusiveness of the leaders it produces. The agency is therefore urging governments and institutions to invest more in women’s leadership to drive sustainable development across the continent. Speaking at the Women Leaders Networking Meeting in Abuja, […]