The Managing Director of Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, Akindele Akintoye, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre following allegations of a $35 million fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Akintoye at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, December 23, 2024, on charges of money laundering and contract … Read more
A TikTok video capturing a Nigerian mum’s unfiltered reaction to seeing her son wearing earrings in church has ignited conversations and laughter online. The video, shared by user @christyyywalllace, shows the mother stealing glances at her son, visibly displeased and mouthing her disgust as their eyes meet. According to @christyyywalllace, her brother had been warned … Read more
Apostle Femi Lazarus, the lead pastor of Light Nation Church and a globally recognized spiritual leader, has announced his decision to permanently leave the X platform (formerly Twitter) by December 31, 2024. The announcement, shared in a post on December 24, urges his followers to ignore any accounts bearing his name after his departure, emphasizing … Read more
As the festive season unfolds, Ecobank Nigeria has issued a warning to its customers to remain vigilant against fraudsters exploiting the period’s high volume of financial transactions. This advisory comes amid a surge in fraud cases targeting Nigerian banks, particularly through digital platforms. Adeola Ogunyemi, Head of Consumer Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, emphasized the bank’s … Read more
In a year marked by tragedies and heroic rescues, the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has disclosed that 105 people were saved from various building collapse incidents across Abuja in 2024. Despite these efforts, four fatalities were recorded, underscoring the ongoing challenges of safety and emergency response in Nigeria’s capital. Speaking at a … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of 284 suspects and the seizure of over 5.2 million kilograms of illicit drugs in Kogi State between January and December 2024. Additionally, the agency confiscated counterfeit currency worth $2 million and N20.4 million during the same period. The NDLEA Commander in Kogi State, … Read more
A devastating fire on Monday evening engulfed a newly constructed petroleum station in Ibadan, Oyo State, leaving the community in shock. The station, owned by BOVAS, was reportedly consumed by flames during the unloading of petrol from a tanker. Eyewitnesses revealed that the fire broke out suddenly, sending plumes of thick black smoke into the … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of four terrorism suspects in Kuje Correctional Centre following their arraignment on 11 counts of terrorism-related charges. The suspects, including Musa Muhammad Kamarawa, Abubakar Hashimu (also known as Doctor), Samuel Chinedu, and Lucky Chukwuma, were charged for their alleged involvement with notorious bandit kingpin Bello … Read more
The Delta State Police Command has apprehended four suspects, including a herbalist, in connection with the alleged murder of Paulinus Okon, who went missing on September 8, 2024. The police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, revealed that Okon was last seen leaving with his friend, Efe Onoetiyi, but never returned home. Initially, Onoetiyi denied any knowledge … Read more
A fatal road accident on Sunday afternoon claimed the life of a 22-year-old passenger, Mariam Taiwo, and left two others injured along the Sagamu-Ogijo road in Ogun State. The incident occurred near Network Hotel in Sotubo at approximately 3:40 pm. The crash involved a lone vehicle, an ash-colored Lexus 350 Jeep with registration number KRD … Read more