A 27-year-old fashion designer, Haruna Musa Tolani, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State. Tolani was found guilty of impersonating Callitus Egwuonwu, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and defrauding him of N20,000. The convict, who
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented its first witness in the ongoing trial of four individuals accused of defrauding Access Bank Plc of over ₦5.7 billion. The case, being heard before Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, involves former Access Bank employee Olajide
In the latest developments surrounding the Trump administration, right-wing members of the House of Representatives are making waves with their assertive actions and bold political stances. As the Republican Party grapples with internal division, these lawmakers are positioning themselves as staunch defenders of the former president’s legacy, pushing forward policies that closely align with his
Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, CON, OFR, is an accomplished scholar, seasoned administrator, and reform-driven public servant who currently serves as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Born in October 1954 in Ogun State, the erudite professor has spent decades shaping Nigeria’s academic landscape, promoting educational reform, and fostering inter-religious understanding both
KADUNA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former government contractor over an alleged N30 billion contract scam involving fraudulent awards and diversion of public resources in Kaduna State. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been disclosed pending the conclusion of investigations, is accused of orchestrating a wide-scale scheme involving
In a renewed drive to tackle cross-border crimes and improve national security, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have strengthened their collaboration through enhanced operational strategies, technological innovation, and coordinated personnel training. The Nigeria Customs Service, led by Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has announced the dissolution of the Joint Border
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State on Wednesday paid an unscheduled visit to the ongoing drainage construction project at Adekitan Petrol Station in the Government Reservation Area (GRA) of Ado-Ekiti to personally assess the pace and quality of work. The visit underscores the governor’s hands-on leadership style and his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to regional unity and democratic progress, declaring that West African nations are “better off together” in the face of growing political and security challenges. The President made the remarks on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving the Letters of Credence from the new Ambassador
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its Uyo Zonal Directorate, has secured the conviction of an internet fraudster, Ogagarojo Godstime, also known as Alex Gonzalex, before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State. The judgment was delivered on Monday, May 12, 2025, following Godstime’s arraignment on
ABUJA, NIGERIA — In a bold and decisive move to tackle the escalating menace of illegal logging, deforestation, and other criminal activities threatening Nigeria’s forest reserves, the Federal Government has launched the National Forest Guard Initiative. This new program aims to safeguard the nation’s forest resources and promote sustainable environmental management. The initiative comes in
