Author: Friday Omosola

The Nigeria Police has confirmed the arrest of three additional suspects in connection with the recent spate of killings in Plateau State. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, in a statement on Monday, said this follows a string of targeted operations by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT). READ ALSO: Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s security policy failed woefully – Atiku Adejobi said the operations focused on curbing criminal conspiracy, gunrunning, and the unlawful possession of firearms—offences believed to be linked to the violent attacks that have plagued parts of the state. He said on 3 May, at approximately 4:30 p.m., IRT operatives…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and detention of popular activist Martins Otse,  known as Verydarkman (VDM), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing it as an abuse of power. VDM was arrested on Friday, and on Monday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest, stating that it was based on multiple petitions from members of the public. READ ALSO: May Day: Atiku, Obi urge govt to prioritise workers’ welfare, job creation Oyewale added that VDM would be charged to court as soon as possible. Reacting in a statement posted on his Facebook page, Atiku described…

President Bola Tinubu will meet with leaders of Nigeria’s electricity-generating companies (GenCos) as the federal government moves to address the growing N4 trillion debt burden threatening the stability of the country’s power sector. This follows high-level deliberations in Abuja last Tuesday between the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the chairpersons of major GenCos. The talks were aimed at preventing a potential collapse of electricity infrastructure nationwide. READ ALSO: ‘Focus on results, not critics’ – Tinubu to govs In a statement issued yesterday by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Power Minister, assured GenCos that…

The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has denied reports suggesting that ₦71 billion has gone missing from its student loan scheme. Recent media claims alleged that certain educational institutions were siphoning off funds meant for the government-backed programme. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has since initiated a probe into the matter. READ ALSO: NELFUND highlights gender gap in loan applications However, NELFUND’s Managing Director and CEO, Akintunde Sawyerr during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, dismissed the claims as baseless. He maintained that the fund remains intact and emphasised that the public was misinformed. “We…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi will deliver a keynote address on the intersections of cross-border trade and national security during the 2025 national reunion of the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA). This year’s event will be held at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, on 10 May, as part of a three-day programme spanning 9 to 11 May. READ ALSO: Customs revenue hits N180.75bn in 2024 at Lagos airport In a joint statement issued by the Planning Committee Chairman, Sirajudeen Obayopo, and the association’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Fagbenro. The statement confirmed that…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced it intercepted a staggering haul of opioids valued at over N3.4 billion in major operations conducted in Lagos and Port Harcourt. Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy in a statement said the drugs were concealed in chocolate tins, commercial vehicles and even household cargo. Babafemi said in a coordinated operation at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, on 29th April, the operatives, working alongside Nigeria Customs and other security agencies, uncovered two million pills of tafrodol 225mg and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup hidden in a watch-listed container. That…

Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the arrest of social media influencer Martin Otse, known as Verydarkman (VDM) as a disturbing erosion of democratic values in Nigeria. The former Anambra State governor in a statement on his X page on Sunday expressed concern about the growing tension in the country, worsened by economic hardship and actions that undermine the rule of law and human rights. READ ALSO: VeryDarkMan detained by EFCC He stated that while security agencies may have acted within their legal rights, the forceful and opaque manner in which VDM was arrested resembled an abduction,…

In recent hours, reports have circulated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating former executives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). The anti-graft agency is the executive alongside the recently dismissed managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, over the alleged misappropriation of approximately $2.96 billion allocated for the rehabilitation of the facilities. The EFCC is said to have launched a probe into allegations of abuse of office and misappropriation of funds involving several former top officials of NNPC Ltd, including two former Group Chief Executive Officers (GCEOs), Mele Kyari and…

In a bold move to accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has inducted 20 National Health Fellows (NHFs) as ILERA EKO Champions. The initiative, unveiled during a stakeholders’ engagement in Alausa, Ikeja, seeks to harness youth leadership in driving the state’s mandatory health insurance scheme. LASHMA Permanent Secretary, Emmanuella Zamba, congratulated the newly appointed fellows and urged them to uphold the values of both the National Health Fellows Programme (NHFP) and the ILERA EKO initiative. READ ALSO: Lagos to deepen cultural collaborations with international stakeholders She described their roles as crucial to expanding…

As insecurity persists daily in the northern region, particularly the North-West, President Bola Tinubu has pledged to bring it to an end. Speaking at a state dinner hosted in his honour yesterday night at the Katsina Government House, he pledged to intensify efforts to secure ungoverned territories in Nigeria. Tinubu said forests in the North West will be protected and recovered through advanced surveillance and technology as part of a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. READ ALSO: Insecurity: ‘Nigeria will not bow to terror, fear, or Treachery’ – Tinubu declares The President responded to security concerns raised by…