THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske, businessman and son-in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The EFCC made the declaration in a notice issued by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The anti-graft …
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The Court of Appeal in Lagos has ordered the seizure of Zenon Petroleum & Gas Limited’s Victoria Island headquarters over an unpaid judgement debt of N7.2 billion. In a ruling delivered on June 26, 2025, the appellate court directed the attachment of the company’s asset, Victoria Island Towers, following a …
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Three Nigerians based in the United States, Kamaldeen Karaole, Stephen Olamigoke, and Johnson Omodusonu, have been sentenced to more than eight years in jail for defrauding the US of $520,910 in a COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud scheme. This is just as one of the convicts also agreed to be deported …
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has opened an investigation into the altercation between a passenger, Comfort Emanson, and Ibom Air crew members. NCAA officials on Wednesday met in Abuja with key crew members, including Julie Edwards, as part of the inquiry. Spokesperson Michael Achimugu confirmed the meeting, adding that …
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has cautioned stakeholders to strictly adhere to the timelines set by Saudi Arabian authorities for the 2026 Hajj, warning that there will be no extensions for visa processing, payments, or contractual agreements. NAHCON’s Commissioner of Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, gave the warning during …
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The Police Command in Bauchi State has reported the arrest of 748 individuals in connection with 394 criminal cases across the state. The Command’s Commissioner of Police, Sani Omolori-Aliyu, disclosed the figures at a news conference on Thursday in Bauchi. He said armed robbery accounted for 57 cases, leading to 113 …
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THE National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has emphasised the need for stakeholders’ collaboration to ensure a seamless transformation of ideas to impactful digital solutions. The Director-General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, stated this during an engagement meeting with the NITDA States Digital Economy Technical Working Group on Thursday in …
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Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State says true development must go beyond statistics and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures to focus on improving citizens’ lives and building a sustainable future. Mohammed, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, in his keynote address, said this in Lagos …
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has addressed public concerns following its recent communication on upkeep loan disbursement. In a statement on Thursday in Abuja, the Fund’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, explained that the decision to align upkeep disbursements strictly with academic sessions was based on two key …
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THE National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned citizens, especially those living in flood-prone areas, to vacate to safer locations in preparation for the impending flood predicted by relevant government agencies. Mr Kadiri Olanrewaju, NEMA’s Head of Operations, Southwest Zone Office, Ibadan gave the warning on Thursday in Ibadan during …
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