Abuja – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has raised a serious alarm over a fraudulent video currently circulating across social media platforms, which falsely features a cloned voice mimicking the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mr. Bayo Bashir Ojulari. The video, which NNPC Ltd. has confirmed to be generated using artificial
Fear gripped residents of Dari community in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State following a brazen night attack on the palace of a traditional ruler, during which armed men suspected to be Fulani bandits abducted the monarch, Mr. Emmanuel Omanji, the Sangarin Dari. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, threw the community into
In a determined effort to restore sanity and uphold traffic regulations across the bustling metropolis of Lagos, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched a comprehensive state-wide enforcement operation, targeting notorious traffic flashpoints and areas overwhelmed by disorderly vehicular activity. The operation, which kicked off with widespread deployment of traffic enforcement officers, saw
Abuja, May 29, 2025 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a serious warning to Nigerians about two popular companies, Silverkuun Investment Cooperative Society/Silverkuun Limited and Property World Africa Network (PWAN)/PWANMAX, declaring that they are not licensed to collect money from the public for any form of investment. In notices released this week, the
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has commended the Ministry of Police Affairs for its recent donation of seven Modified Light Tactical Armoured Vehicles (LTAVs) to the Nigeria Police Force. The handover ceremony took place on May 28, 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Police Affairs,
Prominent legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Charles Mekwunye, has made a bold call for the Nigerian judiciary to scrap the long-standing legal procedure known as trial-within-trial, insisting it has outlived its relevance and now stands as a hindrance to justice delivery in the country’s criminal justice system. Speaking during the public
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), with a view to forging a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing professional collaboration and advancing the interests of both bodies. During the meeting, CIS representatives highlighted the growing need for synergy between stockbrokers and accountants
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa Olukoyede, has issued a stern warning that corrupt individuals must not be allowed to enjoy the fruits of their criminal activities. Speaking during a recent anti-corruption event, Olukoyede emphasized the agency’s unwavering commitment to recovering stolen assets and ensuring that ill-gotten wealth does
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially flagged off its 2025 Annual Medical Corps Retreat in Osogbo, Osun State, in a renewed commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery within the Service and to the wider community. The week-long retreat, which draws medical officers and personnel from Customs medical facilities across the country, aims to review the
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, for his administration’s unwavering support for fiscal collaboration and efficient tax administration. Dr. Adedeji made the remarks during the official opening ceremony of the 157th meeting of the Joint Tax Board (JTB),
