Sean Combs popularly known as “Diddy,” has been denied bail for the third time in connection with charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. A court filing on Wednesday confirmed the judge’s decision, citing concerns over witness tampering and unauthorized communications while in custody. Prosecutors argued that Combs, despite being incarcerated, has allegedly contacted witnesses and used unapproved platforms, raising risks of interference with the judicial process. His legal team, however,…

Udobong Ntia, the newly appointed Executive Vice President (EVP) Upstream of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), has urged stakeholders in the nation’s oil and gas upstream sector to prioritise corporate governance, transparency, and operational efficiency. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC in a statement on Thursday said Ntia spoke at the “Enhancing Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Nigeria’s Upstream Sector” workshop held in Lagos. Ntia emphasised…

Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has joined President Bola Tinubu and First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on a three-day state visit to France aimed at deepening bilateral relations. The visit, which commenced on Wednesday, saw President Tinubu welcomed in Paris with full military honours by the French Republican Guard. The delegation includes state governors, top government officials, and key stakeholders. The agenda focuses…

The Nigerian Senate, on Thursday, passed for a second reading four contentious tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The development followed a lead debate led by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) and contributions from senators during plenary. The proposed bills, which aim to overhaul Nigeria’s tax framework, have sparked significant backlash. Prominent northern stakeholders, including governors, traditional rulers, and the Northern Elders Forum, have voiced…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed profound condolences to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, following the passing of his wife, Patience, after a brief illness.   During a condolence visit to Governor Umo Eno at the Government House in Uyo, Governor Mutfwang described the loss as a significant tragedy for the Eno family, Akwa Ibom State, and Nigeria as a whole. “We are here to commiserate with you on…

In a bid to bolster professionalism and efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has mandated the immediate restructuring and sanitisation of the Kebbi State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).  This move is part of the IGP’s vision to establish specialised investigative units capable of delivering modern policing standards. In a press release issued by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police’s spokesperson, the IGP ordered the reassignment…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested notorious fraudster, Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, alias Bobo Chicago for allegedly scamming several companies and individuals of monies totaling $2.8 million. Bobo Chicago, also known as ‘Bola Flexx’ due to his extravagant lifestyle, was arrested on November 26 in Illinois, Chicago, based on an arrest warrant issued in Oklahoma following several criminal complaints filed against him and corroborating an investigation that deemed his…

Chinedu Ngwaka, a self-proclaimed Bureau de change (BDC) operator, has been arrested by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) for alleged fraud to the tune of N320 million. FCID spokesperson in Lagos, Aminat Mayegun, in a statement posted on her X page, said Ngwaka also used a fraudulent presidency number plate on his Toyota Hilux vehicle. The FCID spokesperson said the suspect was also apprehended with a fake…

Following its recent joint major cybercrime operation with the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL), tagged Operation Serengeti, INTERPOL has arrested over 1,000 cybercrime suspects from Africa. A total of 19 countries in Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, South Africa, Cameroon and Algeria, participated in the operation between September and October. The others were Angola, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania,…

The Anambra State Police Command has announced the successful rescue of two female victims, ages 15 and 19, who were abducted following a social media relationship. The statement revealed that the victims were said to have been held hostage after being lured by a 19-year-old male, Ifechukwu Ibesimako, a native of Aboji Village, Oba, along with three other accomplices. On 27 November, at 11:54 am, the security men attached to…

Shell has launched arbitration hearings over the supply of liquefied natural gas from Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass facility. According to a Reuters report, Shell CEO Wael Sawan confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday. The report further said Shell and other companies including BP, Galp and Repsol have also launched contract arbitration cases in the United States over inability to obtain contract cargoes for more than two years. Sawan…

Edith Uduma, an inspector, has been dismissed by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for allegedly collecting a bribe from Abraham Uzuobo, a sergeant, to conceal a rape incident. Few months back in a case that shook the internet, Sergeant Uzuobo was accused of raping a 17-year-old female suspect in a room inside South-Ibie police station in Edo State. The suspect was detained at the police station for allegedly receiving stolen…