Security

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are presently making an attempt to arrest former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, at the Kogi State Governor’s lodge at the Asokoro District in the Federal Capital Territory. However, there appear to be some resistance by security operatives at the …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is not in the custody of the anti-graft agency. In a statement on Wednesday, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale said the ex-governor remains wanted “for alleged N80.2billion money laundering charges”. “Media reports today that a former …

Former Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello has honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after months of back-and-forth and an attempt by the agency to arrest him. A statement by the Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael on Wednesday, said Bello has honoured the …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Uyo Zonal Directorate has apprehended five Chinese nationals in connection with illegal mining activities in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibiono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The arrests followed a series of intelligence reports concerning unauthorized mining operations by foreign nationals in the region. …

Ahead September 21, 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has on Tuesday, September 10 secured an order of interim injunction from Abuja Federal High Court restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from excluding the party’s polling and collation agents from the electoral exercise. In …

Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore has raised the alarms of his arrest and brief detention by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on his arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. Mr Sowore, who arrived in Nigeria after monthslong visit to the United …

The operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB), have once again made a significant breakthrough in the continuous fight against oil theft, illegal bunkering and economic sabotage. The milestone achievement was marked after the operatives, in collaboration with the department of …

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, says the total number of lives lost in the flood disaster in Maiduguri is unknown, as efforts to ensure areas not yet accessible are reached as soon as possible. Governor Zulum also reassured the affected victims that the government will come to their …

The Police Service Commission has approved the posting of CP Peter Opara as the substantive Commissioner of Police Federal Capital Territory Abuja. According to the PSC’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani on Saturday, Opara replaces CP Benneth Igwe who has since been promoted to the next rank of …

Several students of the University of Benin have been trapped in a three-storey building that collapsed in Ekosodin on Saturday morning. Ekosodin shares borders with the University of Benin, and hosts a large number of student population. The storey building on Ekhator Street, Benin, the state capital, collapsed during the …