EFCC Releases Two Defendants in Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello’s Fraud Case, Requests Adjournment Over Summons Delay
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced that two co-defendants of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, have been granted bail pending their arraignment. This development was confirmed on Thursday when the case was presented before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja. However, the EFCC disclosed challenges in serving Bello with […]
Resurgent Cultists Wreak Havoc in Ekpeye Kingdoms, Escalating Violence and Fear in Rivers State
Cultist groups previously disbanded by the police in the Ekpeye kingdoms of Ahoada East and West Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State have returned with enhanced firepower, intensifying their violent reign of terror. These groups, linked to the late cult leader David Okpala, known as “2 Baba,” have renewed attacks on local communities, resulting […]
Half of Federal Civil Service Permanent Secretary Candidates Fail Initial Exam
Out of 38 directors shortlisted for permanent secretary positions in the Federal Civil Service, 19 failed the initial qualifying examination, according to recent updates from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). In October, the Federal Government began selecting new permanent secretaries to fill roles in eight states, with officials […]
Petrol Landing Cost Set at N971 per Litre, MEMAN Reports
The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has estimated the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at N971 per litre, reflecting a 20.34% reduction over the past three months. Despite the decrease, petrol retail prices have surged by N443, a 71.79% increase, rising from N617 per litre in early […]
Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps Demolishes 54 Illegal Structures, Displaces 84 Occupants Under Eko Bridge
The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as KAI, has demolished 54 illegal structures, displacing 84 occupants and dismantling eight makeshift toilets under the Eko Bridge in the Ebute-Ero, Elegbeta Water Channel area of Lagos Island. The operation, led by the Corps Marshal, Major Olaniyi Cole (retd), was conducted on Monday as part of […]
33.1 Million Nigerians Projected to Face Hunger Crisis in 2025, UN Agencies Warn
The latest Cadre Harmonisé report on food and nutrition insecurity in Nigeria, released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), warns that 33.1 million Nigerians could face severe food insecurity during the lean season from June to August 2025. The report, led by the Nigerian government and supported by international partners, reveals a troubling 7 […]