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A 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, Mrs. Ifeoma Ezewuike has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over attempt to traffic 1.3 kilogrammes of cocaine, using fake pregnancy as a façade to escape scrutiny and detection. A press statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi…
By Barikui Felix A group, the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) says it has confirmed a fresh crude oil spillage on a pipeline right of way belonging to Renaissance Africa Energy Ltd in Ikata community, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. The group said the spillage which was noticed in the afternoon…
Abdullahi Bashir Haske, a Nigerian businessman is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a statement issued by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the commission called on members of the public to provide useful information that could aid in Haske’s arrest. Abdullahi Bashir Haske…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, August 22, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of five more internet fraudsters before Justice D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts are: Jinadu Rasaq Gbemisola, Salako Peter Kunle, Adeshina Kehinde Ibrahim, Olawale Quam Alao and…
By Emamuzo Iboma The vigilante abducted during a violent clash between herdsmen in Amakohia-Ubi community, Owerri-West Local Government Area, Imo State, identified as Uche Ejiofor, has been discovered dead in a bush with his body severely mutilated. A community source revealed that Ejiofor was found by his colleagues yesterday evening while searching for him. “Yes,…
By Emamuzo IbomaThe Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a response to recent claims made by former Super Eagles defender Taribo West concerning the late goalkeeper Peter Rufai. According to West, who criticized the NFF and the Lagos State Government on Friday, accusing them of neglecting the family of the late Rufai. West also expressed…
By Uko Okon The Federal Road Safety Corps, Akwa Ibom Command has sought collaboration with the State Medical Service and Ambulance System (AKISEMSAS) to reduce road traffic fatality and injury response time in the State. The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander, Mr Francis Ajatta, said this on Friday in Uyo during a courtesy call on him…
Deforestation poses a significant threat to communities and ecosystems worldwide. However, in Cross River State, a local initiative called “Guardians of the Forest: Pathways to a Just Energy Future” is empowering communities to combat deforestation and embrace clean energy solutions. The program provides residents, environmental experts, and policymakers with the knowledge and skills needed to…
By Uko Okon The Obidient Movement has officially launched its “Get Organised – Make Election Rigging Difficult” (GO-MERD) campaign in Akwa Ibom State. According to the Movement, the campaign seeks to address the longstanding issue of election rigging and promote credible elections. Dr. Ben Smith, Akwa Ibom State Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, said this…
The Economic Communities of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Friday said it has set aside €4.5 million to support the implementation of home grown school feeding in primary schools across the West African region. The Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, ECOWAS Commission, represented by the Director Agriculture and Rural Development, Alain Traore, stated this…