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Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have uncovered huge counterfeit foreign notes to the tune of $3, 430, 000 (Three Million, Four Hundred and Thirty Thousand United States Dollars) and €280, 000 (Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros) in possession of a five-member syndicate arrested for allegedly swindling one Halima Sanni the sum of N26, 550, 000 (Twenty-Six Million, Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira). The herbalists: Akingbola Omotayo, Adeola Funsho Ogunrinde, Yahaya Amodu, Kubratu Babalola Olaitan (female) and Familola Sunday Olaitan. were arrested on December 7 and 8, 2025 at their…

The National Economic Council (NEC) has constituted a committee to speed up the implementation of livestock production in Nigeria. The committee, chaired by Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, was set up during an emergency meeting of the NEC held virtually on Wednesday and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. It has one member each representing the six geo-political zones, comprising Bauchi for the North-East, Niger for the North-Central, Ondo for the South-West, Imo for the South-East, Cross River State for the South-South region, and Kebbi for the North-West. Other members of the committee include the ministers of Livestock Development,…

A Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe, yesterday, issued an ex-parte injunction stopping and barring the Inspector General of Police, IGP, the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, and Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command, respondents in the matter from resuming the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide. The court also barred the police from harassing, arresting, detaining or extorting citizens and motorists on account of the said policy. The court also restrained the IPG and NPF, their officers, men, agents, privies and/or contractors from continuing to use the Parkway Projects Account (a private contractor’s account) to conduct…

The Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., has called on members of the media to continue to support government policies and programmes through objective, professional and balanced reportage, describing them as critical stakeholders in governance. Ikhilor made the call while receiving members of the Governor’s Press Crew, Edo State Government House, led by the Chief Press Secretary, Ebojele Akhere Patrick, PhD, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office as part of the season’s greetings on. Responding, Ikhilor expressed gratitude for the gesture, noting that it was thoughtful and symbolic. According to him, the…

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and crew members who were detained nine days ago. This development follows extensive negotiations led by the Nigerian government. The release occurred shortly after a high-level delegation from Nigeria, headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, engaged with Burkinabè officials, including President Ibrahim Traoré, in Ouagadougou. The delegation comprised senior representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, and NAF Headquarters, all focused on resolving the matter amicably through dialogue. Minister Tuggar emphasized the historical ties between Nigeria and Burkina Faso,…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, recently addressed concerns regarding the management of public funds in the state. During the commissioning of the 14.2-kilometre Obodhi–Ozochi Road, he claimed that his administration found over N600 billion in state coffers when emergency rule ended, asserting a commitment to prudent financial management. Fubara noted that before the emergency rule was declared, his administration had left approximately N300 billion in government accounts. found over N600 billion in state coffers when emergency rule ended, asserting a commitment to prudent financial management. Fubara noted that before the emergency rule was declared, his administration. His comments came in…

Leaders from the North, including a former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Dr Hakeem Baba Ahmed; and a former Executive Secretary of the National Health  Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Yusuf Usman; have visited the headquarters of 19 Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) on a reconciliation mission between Muslims and Christians in Northern Nigeria. Dr Hakeem, who led a delegation under the aegis of a newly created group called Northern Reconciliation Group (NRG) to the offices of the two religious bodies on Tuesday, said it was time for both Muslims and Christians to…

The recent press conference held by the PDP in Edo State seems to reflect a growing frustration with the positive trajectory of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. Rather than acknowledging the strides made in infrastructure development and governance, the PDP appears focused on grievances that may seem trivial in light of the administration’s accomplishments. Governor Okpebholo’s recognition on some media houses for his commitment to practical governance highlights the positive impact of his policies on both the state and national levels. His involvement in critical negotiations with the Nigeria Labour Congress to avert a nationwide protest demonstrates his leadership and ability…

Ahmed Musa has officially announced his retirement from international football, concluding a remarkable 15-year career with the Super Eagles. This announcement, made via social media on Wednesday, marks the end of a journey that has seen him become Nigeria’s most capped player and one of its most celebrated modern internationals. In his statement, Musa reflected on his pride in representing Nigeria, stating, “After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from international football, bringing to an end almost 15 years with the Super Eagles.” He reminisced about his early days in the national team, recalling how he was…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reiterated the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to a strict zero-tolerance policy against any forms of extortion, harassment, or abuse of authority by its personnel, particularly in relation to the enforcement of the Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit Policy. In a recent statement, Egbetokun emphasized that the Force will adhere to all valid court orders and will not take actions that could undermine ongoing judicial processes. He noted that, as of now, there is no final court ruling declaring the tinted glass policy unlawful, nor any existing order that prevents the police from carrying…