The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned a former Deputy Director of Highways at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Augustine Olowoniyan, and a surveyor in the same ministry, Sulaiman Muhammed, over an alleged N1.9 billion fraud. The defendants appeared before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing corporate governance and sustainability in Nigeria. Speaking at the ICSAN 2025 Company Secretaries and Registrars’ Forum in Lagos, the institute’s President, Funmi Ekundayo, underscored the necessity for professionals to embrace AI as a vital tool
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified its enforcement against fake vehicle registration plates, leading to 7,798 arrests within two months. This crackdown is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to curb the proliferation of counterfeit number plates, which pose significant threats to public safety and national security. FRSC spokesperson Olusegun Ogungbemide confirmed the
The National Environmental Standard And Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has reaffirmed its primary mandate of overseeing environmental protection and sustainability, emphasizing that it is not responsible for regulating industrial production processes. The Director-General of NEPA, Dr. Amina Yusuf, made this clarification during the 2025 World Environment Day celebration in Abuja on Wednesday. Her statement follows
As NASFAT celebrates 30 years of spiritual and social impact, a recent conversation on social media has brought renewed attention to one of its most cherished contributions—the NASFAT Prayer Book. The discussion was sparked by an X (formerly Twitter) user, @rafia_o, who reflected on the book’s enduring influence, stating: “NASFAT really ate with their prayer
Internationally acclaimed Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has thrown his weight behind the Super Eagles, applauding the team’s vigor under coach Eric Chelle during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign. The Grammy-winning artist, known for his passionate support of Nigerian sports, recently took to social media to express his admiration for the squad’s renewed spirit.
Tension rose in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as protesters shut down the Governor’s Office at Alagbaka, over the killing of five farmers by armed herdsmen in the last 24 hours. The farmers were shot dead in another invasion by armed herdsmen at Aba Oyinbo, Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The protesters,
The Ogun State Government has announced March 31, 2025, as the deadline for the registration of all herders operating within the state. The directive, aimed at regulating pastoral activities and curbing insecurity, was issued by the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Bolu Owotomo, in Abeokuta on Tuesday. According to the commissioner, the registration is part
Nigeria is plagued by merchants of death, including bandits, kidnappers, ritual killers, and producers of fake and substandard goods. These criminals deserve severe punishment, including life imprisonment. The recent crackdown by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on counterfeit and expired drugs highlights the grave danger they pose. Over six
The Coalition for the Immortalisation of Prof. Humphrey Nwosu has urged the Federal Government to honour the late former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) for his pivotal role in overseeing the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election. Describing Nwosu as a “distinguished scholar” and a “renowned political scientist,” the coalition emphasized his remarkable
