The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a billionaire, Hyginus Nkwocha, for alleged internet fraud and money laundering in Abuja.The Commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, that Nkwocha was arrested on Wednesday. “Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Evergreen Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement …
Police apprehend 123 suspects in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command announced on Thursday that it had apprehended a total of 123 suspects between July and August of this year. The arrests were made in connection with various crimes, including murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, vandalism, theft, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and cultism. During a press conference at the …
Gbajabiamila says 2025 budget will be based on needs assessment
The Federal Government has announced its intention to allocate funds in the 2025 budget based on a comprehensive needs assessment, with a focus on prioritizing essential projects and agencies. This approach aims to ensure that funding is directed towards actual requirements, optimizing the use of limited resources. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the …
Hold Davido responsible if anything happen to me – Dammy Krane cries out
Popular Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane has accused Davido of arresting him for defamation. Dammy Krane, in a series of posts on his X handle, said he had been illegally arrested by police on Davido’s instructions. Following his arrest, he also alleged plans to frame him for crypto scams. Lamenting, Dammy Krane asked netizens to hold …
ASUU strike: Union gives govt 21 days ultimatum
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has given the federal and state governments a fresh 21-day ultimatum to meet its demands or it will commence a nationwide strike. ASUU asked the governments to address all the “outstanding issues” hindering the development of the nation’s universities which led to a strike in 2022. The ASUU National …
Nigerians react as FG increases price of international passport
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Immigration Service – the national agency mandated to issue passports to applicants, on Wednesday, announced that the upward review of the passport fees was necessary to maintain its quality and integrity. The increased fee, effective from September 1, 2024, will cost N50,000 for a 32-page passport booklet with five-year …
Photos of Atiku hosting delegation seeking daughter’s hand in marriage
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, played host to a high-profile delegation at his Asokoro residence on Tuesday. The team led by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, and comprising family members of Kashim Imam, visited to formally request the hand of Atiku’s daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, in marriage. This was made known in …
7 News Presenter ,Larry Emdur wins Gold at Logies 2024.
The 64th TV WEEK Logie Awards were held on Sunday, August 18, 2024, delivering a night of glitz, glamour, and high expectations. The annual ceremony, organized and sponsored by TV Week, honors the best in Australian television and is broadcast live. Morning show host Larry Emdur took home the Gold Logie, while Rebecca Gibney …
Shops razed as fire guts Abuja market
A section of the popular Kaura Modern Market, located opposite the Prince and Princess market in the Kaura District of Abuja, was on Friday night gutted by fire. The fire, which reportedly started at about 11 pm on Friday, razed about 40 shops, with items such as foodstuff, appliances and household items, lost in the …
Missing Russian AN-26 plane carrying 28 crashed into sea
A Russian aircraft that was earlier reported missing in the Kamchatka region crashed as it was preparing to land. The Antonov-26 plane, which apparently crashed on Tuesday morning Huky 6,p into a rocky mountainside, was carrying 28 including 6 crew. None are believed to have survived. Russian state media said the debris was …