Fubara call for calm as Rivers Assembly alleges plot to stop legislative duties through court orders
The Rivers State House of Assembly has alleged that certain individuals are plotting to secure ex parte orders from High Courts outside the Port Harcourt Judicial Division to prevent the…
High-profile graft cases take time to investigate, prosecute — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said the delay in arraigning some politically exposed and high-profile suspects is due to the painstaking process of gathering evidence in such cases.…
NPF clear Senator Abbo of rape allegation
The Nigerian Police have cleared a former Senator representing Adamawa North, Ishaku Abbo, of an alleged rape of a minor, saying investigations found no credible evidence to support the claim.…
‘My badge is my warrant,’ EFCC Boss defends judicious power to enforce arrest
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the agency arrested hundreds of suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, within the last…
EFCC chair dismisses corruption allegations, says ‘I’ve never taken bribe’
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has challenged Nigerians to publicly come forward with evidence if he has ever been involved in fraudulent activities, insisting…
Resident doctors suspend planned strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has suspended its plan to commence strike on January 12. The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by Shuaibu Ibrahim,…
Police nab 25 during Black Axe cult indoctrination raid in Ondo
Vow war on cultism, caution youths No fewer than 25 suspected members of the Black Axe ‘Aye’ confraternity, also known as the Neo Black Movement (NBM), have been arrested in…
Only Tinubu can sack me, not acrimonious critics, Wike declares
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that political power is earned through strength and strategic action, warning that Obio/Akpor Local Government Area remains a decisive…
Police catches brothers, accomplice over Abuja lawyer’s killing
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of a legal practitioner, Chigbo Princess, allegedly linked to “one-chance” armed robbery operations in Abuja.…
Ogun Command probe viral video of Portable beaten in police custody
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, allegedly being assaulted while in police custody. The…