Abuja, Nigeria | September 4, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Dennis Tamarakuro, also known by the alias Keisha Reynolds, for defrauding a United States-based non-governmental organisation, Pregnancy Support Network, of $71,795.41. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, delivered the judgment after Tamarakuro pleaded
The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, alongside six senior members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for questioning over allegations of criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. In a letter dated September 4, 2025, and signed by the Deputy Commissioner of
September 4, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). CSP Hundeyin takes over from ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who has been redeployed to another assignment within the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP
Abuja, Nigeria | September 4, 2025 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has renewed its push for better remuneration for Nigerian professors, heightening tensions in its long-running face-off with the Federal Government. Verified reports from reputable outlets, including Punch (August 28, 30), Daily Trust, and Legit.ng, confirm that Nigerian professors currently earn between ₦525,000
At least 60 people have died in a boat mishap that occurred on September 2 in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, officials confirmed on Thursday. The vessel, carrying more than 90 passengers, capsized after colliding with a submerged tree stump along the Gausawa community waterway in Malale Ward. Survivors said the passengers were
The Jigawa State Police Command has issued a travel advisory warning motorists of imminent danger on the Gwaram–Basirka road, where the Bagadaza bridge along the Darazau route has been weakened by persistent rainfall. The alert, released Thursday night on the command’s official social media platforms, was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu
September 4, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has applauded the extraordinary feat of Assistant Comptroller Julius Ogboru, who successfully completed a motorbike journey from Nigeria to Belgium, showcasing resilience, endurance, and national pride. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Service described Ogboru’s adventure as a testament to courage and determination,
September 4, 2025 | Gombe, Nigeria Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has called on Muslims across the country to use the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud to reflect on and emulate the noble virtues of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in their daily lives. In a goodwill message marking the celebration of the Prophet’s birth,
September 4, 2025 | Mecca, Saudi Arabia The Imams of the two holiest mosques in Islam — the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina — have declared that the celebration of Mawlid, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), is an innovation without basis in Islam. Delivering their sermons
Edu, Kwara State | September 4, 2025 Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected bandit during an ambush operation in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, recovering an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and a motorcycle. The operation, carried out by soldiers of the 22 Armoured Brigade stationed at the Forward Operating Base in
