A Nigerian woman was arrested in the United Kingdom after using the word “drugs” instead of “medication,” which led to confusion and her eventual detention by authorities. The lady identified as @shakels95, shared her shocking experience of being arrested due to a simple misunderstanding of Nigerian jargon. According to her, she had gone to a pharmacy to purchase medications for her husband when an innocent remark during a phone conversation…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has urged the Nigerian Army to strengthen its collaboration with other security agencies in the state to enhance security and eliminate criminal elements. He made the call on Tuesday while receiving the new Brigade Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, Brigadier-General Justin Ifeanyi, during a courtesy visit to his office in Ado-Ekiti. Governor Oyebanji emphasised that such cooperation and increased military presence would complement…

Edmund O’Sullivan had been released just 10 days prior to the incident following the stabbing of another woman in her apartment A man who raped, stabbed and beat a stranger after climbing in her bedroom window as she slept had been released from prison just 10 days before the incident. Edmund O’Sullivan (32) was jailed on Tuesday for 15 years with a post release supervision order of eight years after…

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, is on warpath with a prominent female Northern activist, Hajia Naja’atu Muhammad over claims she made in a recent TikTok video that has gone vira, and has demanded public apology and retraction from her. The woman activist had in the video, accused the NSA of hypocrisy with claims that he is now in cahoot with President Bola Tinubu and others he had…

Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, stated that the federal government (FG) spends N200 billion monthly on electricity subsidies.  In a statement yesterday, the presidential aide noted that despite this spending, only a few Nigerians are benefiting from the subsidies. She said: “Today, the Federal government spends over ₦200 billion per month on electricity subsidies, but much of this support benefits the wealthiest 25 per cent…

By Alade Adisa The committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to probe the administration of former Governor Nasir el-Rufai has recommended an investigation and possible prosecution of the former governor over alleged ₦423 billion fraud. According to the committee’s report, sighted by New Daily Prime, it also recommended an investigation and possible prosecution of all Commissioners for Finance who served during el-Rufai’s eight-year tenure as governor.…

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, on Monday inaugurated the new Chairmen, Commissioners, and members of the Sharia, Zakkat, and Hubusi Commissions in a move aimed at further strengthening the state’s Islamic governance framework. The announcement was made public in a statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi DawakinTofa, on Tuesday. During the inauguration, Governor Yusuf highlighted the influential role of Kano in the Islamic world, noting the state’s numerous…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must pay N1.12 billion to the family of Mike Madu, a businessman who tragically lost his life in a road accident caused by an INEC driver in Kogi State. Justice Inyang Ekwo ordered INEC to pay the N1.12bn with 10 per cent interest per annum from the date of judgment until the final or full…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, February 4, expressed grave concerns over the unethical practice of transferring ongoing cases without authorisation and the misuse of public office by certain police officers and individuals. These actions, he stated, not only undermine investigations but also erode public trust in the police force. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP made it clear…

In a significant move to bolster national financial security and facilitate Nigeria’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), organised a two-day empowerment workshop for fifty law enforcement officers. The workshop, themed “Proactive Detection of Non/False Currency Declaration and Application of Appropriate Sanctions”, took place…

In a bid to boost local refining capacity, reduce the import of refined petroleum products, and curb pressure on foreign exchange supply, the Federal Government has placed an immediate freeze on the export of crude oil meant to meet the needs of domestic refineries in the country. Before now, about 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day meant for domestic refining have been finding their way to the international market…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former Minister of Power and Steel Development, Olu Agunloye, on seven revised charges. This development follows the amendment of the original allegations, which were initially presented on January 10, 2024. The updated charges, which centre on fraudulent contract awards and official corruption, were formally brought before Justice J.O. Onwuegbuzie at the High Court in Apo, Abuja, within the Federal Capital Territory.…