The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed details of its role in the extradition of two Nigerian nationals, Samuel Ogoshi and his brother, Samson Ogoshi, who were convicted in the United States for sexually extorting teenage boys and young men in a widespread sextortion scheme. According to a recent EFCC case study, the
June 2025 The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), has officially announced the launch of applications for the GITEX Nigeria Roadshow 2025, an initiative aimed at spotlighting innovative startups across Nigeria. The nationwide campaign is calling on visionary startup founders with groundbreaking ideas to apply
June 14, 2025 As Nigeria marked its 2025 Democracy Day, the Muslim Lecturers Association (MLA) has called for far-reaching reforms to dismantle systemic corruption and foster a renewed culture of ethics and integrity across the country. The call was made during a virtual forum hosted by the MLA’s Committee on National Issues, Development, and Advocacy
Lagos, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Honourable Musibau Asafa, has died. His death, which occurred on Friday evening, has thrown the local government community and political stakeholders across Lagos into mourning. Although details of the circumstances surrounding his death remain sketchy, sources close to the
Katsina, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has reiterated the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to the protection of civilian lives and property during a strategic visit to troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Katsina State. Speaking during the high-level engagement with personnel deployed in the
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 In a major breakthrough against human trafficking, Nigerian security forces have rescued 20 victims and dismantled a transnational trafficking syndicate operating within and beyond the country’s borders. The operation, coordinated by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service
In a significant move to reinforce its operational capabilities and address emerging security challenges across the nation, the Nigerian Army has concluded plans to deploy 6,195 newly trained soldiers into various theatres of operation. The troops, who are members of the 88 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI), successfully completed six months of intensive military training at
In a fresh push to combat drug abuse among youths in Kano State, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), through its Strategic Command in the state, has announced a partnership with Mazaje Traditional Sport Promotion Limited, the promoters of the indigenous boxing sport known as “dambe.” The collaboration was formalised during a courtesy visit
By Amidat shittu The historic city of Badagry, Lagos State, came alive as it hosted the 18th edition of the NASFAT Youth Conference, tagged EKO2025 a gathering that powerfully blended faith, innovation, and youth development. With the theme “Global Citizenship through the Lens of Faith: Connecting Local Action to Global Outcomes,” the conference began on
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has suspended its earlier directive calling for a three-day national prayer and fasting session to address food insecurity in the country. This reversal comes amid widespread public criticism and concerns from stakeholders who described the move as insufficient in the face
