The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, has secured a forfeiture order in an alleged N8.58 billion fraud case involving a technology company, two firms and three individuals. The spokesperson for the unit, DSP Ovie Ewhubare, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. He said that the
An Abuja High Court on Monday, issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, for failing to appear in court. This is the second warrant of arrest issued against Mamman in a week. Justice Maryann Anenih ordered Mamman’s arrest after the Director of Public Prosecutions
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka Fadewa (rtd.) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. The appointment was confirmed on Monday in a circular signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume. The circular was conveyed through the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office,
The Police Command in Benue says six persons were killed during a clash between two rival cult groups in Makurdi. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Edet Udeme, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Monday. Udeme said the incident occurred at about
Members of the Press Corps attached to the administration of Senator Monday Okpebholo on Monday held a solemn service in honour of their late colleague, Kingsley Uchegbu, a correspondent attached to the governor’s office, who passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 6. The service, held in an
The Independent National Electoral Commission has projected that more than 1.4 million National Youth Service Corps members will be needed to support the 2027 general election, underscoring the critical role of Corps members in Nigeria’s electoral process. Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this on Monday 11th
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to awarding more construction projects to leading engineering firm, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, as part of ongoing efforts to drive job creation and accelerate infrastructure development across the state. The Governor also reiterated his administration’s resolve to expand
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Osogbo by the governor’s spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed. According to the statement, Oba