EFCC Arrests Nigerian-American Over ₦434.9m Luxury Car Fraud
By Zainab Bakare The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nigerian-American citizen Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams over an alleged cross-border vehicle import scam involving more than $320,000, estimated at about ₦434.9 million. In a statement shared on its official X account on Friday, the anti-graft agency says Adams is under investigation for alleged criminal […]
Nigeria, Russia Strengthen Strategic Ties
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations following a meeting between Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Borisenko Evgenievich, and Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Joseph Iji, in Moscow. The meeting marked a key milestone in Ambassador Iji’s diplomatic mission as he formally presented copies of his credentials, paving […]
Logistics Ready for Saturday’s Ekiti Gov Poll- INEC
By Oche Otene The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has completed all logistical and operational arrangements for Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election, with security agencies and election officials fully mobilised across the state. The electoral body confirmed that the deployment of sensitive and non-sensitive materials, including ballot papers, result sheets, and Bimodal Voter […]
Experts Fault DSS Bills Over Funding, Duplication Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness Three proposed security reform bills before the National Assembly came under scrutiny on Thursday as stakeholders raised concerns over funding structures, institutional duplication, and possible conflicts within Nigeria’s intelligence architecture. Leading the submissions at a public hearing, Dr. Timothy Joshua, Legislative Centre for Security Analysis, NILDS, warned that the three bills, the […]
DSS Backs Trust Fund Bill, Opposes Foreign Funding
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Department of State Services (DSS) has endorsed a bill seeking to establish a dedicated Trust Fund for the agency but is urging lawmakers to remove provisions allowing foreign funding and amend key governance and funding clauses. The position was presented on Thursday during a public hearing organised by the House of […]
FreeTV Launch Signals Nigeria’s Bold Digital Future
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has taken a major step toward its digital transformation agenda with the launch of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform, FreeTV, in Abuja, a move the Federal Government says will accelerate economic growth, expand connectivity, and strengthen the nation’s broadcasting industry. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy that combines […]
New York Jails Man For Five Years for Abusing Corpse
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A New York court has sentenced 44-year-old Felix Rojas to five years in prison for sexually abusing the body of a deceased man aboard a Manhattan subway train. Rojas received the sentence on Wednesday after pleading guilty to the offence involving 37-year-old Jorge Gonzalez, who died after losing consciousness on an R […]
SDP Chairman Confident Despite Ongoing Leadership Dispute Case
By Zainab Bakare The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Professor Sadiq Gombe, has expressed confidence in the party’s position as legal proceedings over its leadership dispute continue. The case, currently before a Magistrate Court in Wuse, Abuja, was on Wednesday adjourned until July 28, 2026, after key banking documents expected to be […]
Governors Back State Police, Solar Grid Reforms Plan
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Nigeria’s governors have reaffirmed their support for key national reforms, including the establishment of state police, the National Solar Super-Grid Initiative, and agricultural development programmes aimed at improving security, boosting food production, and enhancing citizens’ welfare. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the communiqué issued after the […]
Tax Transition Guidelines Will Ensure Fairness, Clarity – Oyedele
By Oluwakemi Kindness The minister of Finamce and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Federal Government’s newly released guidelines for implementing the Tax Acts 2025 will ensure a smooth and fair transition to Nigeria’s new tax regime. Oyedele said the guidelines provide a clear framework for handling issues that may arise as […]