EFCC Dismisses 27 Officers Over Alleged Fraudulent Activities

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dismissed 27 of its officers in 2024 in its quest to enforce integrity and stop fraud. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said that the affected officers were involved in fraudulent activities and misconduct. According to him, their …

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Wife Arrested For Allegedly Killing Husband In Niger

THE Police Command in Niger has arrested 27-year-old Fatima Dzuma for allegedly killing her husband, Baba Aliyu, 25, in Katcha local government area of the state. SP Wasiu Abiodun, Police Public Relations Officer, Niger Command, disclosed this in Minna on Monday. He explained that the arrest was made between Dec. …

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Stock Market Opens With N37bn Gain

THE Nigerian stock market, on Monday, opened the week positive by adding N37 billion to the portfolios of investors. Specifically, the market capitalisation which opened at N63.166 trillion, gained N37 billion or 0.06 per cent to close at N63.203 trillion. The All-Share index also advanced by 0.06 per cent or …

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Canada’s PM, Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation

THE Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has announced his resignation from office. Trudeau says he intends to step down as the country’s prime minister, after a new ruling party leader is chosen, the Agence France Presse (AFP) reported. “I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister,” Trudeau, …

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Lagos Assembly Passes Appropriation Bill of N3.7trn For 2025

THE Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday passes appropriation bill of N3,367 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year of the state. The budget was approved by voice votes at a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa on Monday. Obasa explained that passage followed the presentation of …

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50 in Police Net Over Manhole Cover Vandalism in Abuja

THE Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory says it has arrested 50 suspects over theft of manhole covers in Abuja. The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of FCT, Mr Olatunji Disu, stated this at a media briefing on Monday in Abuja. Disu said that a targeted operation by …

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At least 8 killed and 53 Injured in Sudan Artillery Attack

THE escalating violence in Sudan has left eight civilians dead and 53 others injured following artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the capital, Khartoum, and El Fasher city in North Darfur State. The relentless conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on innocent lives as rival …

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