Crowdfunding to pay ransom is criminal, killing morale – Police
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says crowdfunding to raise the ransom to secure the release of abducted persons “kills” the morale of its operatives. Speaking in an interview with…
Anambra CP kicks as diaspora group accuses him of diverting N20bn cooperative investments
A group has petitioned Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector general of police (IGP), to intervene in an alleged case of fraud and misappropriation of funds by Aderemi Adeoye, commissioner of…
EFCC deceived me to admit involvement in N109.4bn fraud – Ahmed Idris
Former accountant-general of the federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris has claimed that he was decieved by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to admit his involvement in an alleged N109.4…
Gunmen kill traditional ruler in Kwara, abduct wife
Gunmen have killed Oba Peter Aremu, the Onikoro of Koro-Ekiti in the Ekiti LGA of Kwara state. The police command in the state confirmed the incident on Thursday. Ejire…
Police arrest 13 suspects over murder of 2 Ekiti monarchs
The Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, said 13 suspects have been arrested over the killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. “Now, we have 13 suspects arrested so…
Actress jailed 6 months for spraying, trampling on naira notes at party
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, convicted and sentenced an actress – Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin – to six months imprisonment for spraying…
IGP orders restriction of movement in Lagos, 25 others for bye-elections
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered restriction of movements in Lagos and 25 other states during Saturday’s bye-elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct bye-elections…
EFCC seeks warrant to arrest NDDC ex-director over alleged N3.6bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, to issue a warrant of arrest to compel…
Lagos Red Line Rail ready for commercial operation
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the Red Line Rail project covering Agbado to Otto is ready to commence operation. The governor said the completion of the…
Naira gains after CBN orders banks to offload excess dollars
The Naira, on Thursday, showed signs of recovery from previous losses against the United States dollar at the parallel and official markets after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
