Uganda Arrests Seven For Defrauding Nigerian Businessman In Fake Gold Deal
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) in Uganda, have arrested seven individuals for allegedly defrauding a Nigerian businessman of $70,000 in a fake gold transaction. At a press briefing held at the Unit’s offices at the Parliamentary Building, Senior Officer Bamwiine Muhorozi said the suspects tricked Mark…
N30,000 Car Racing Bet Leaves Five Dead In Ogun
Tragedy struck in the Ipara area of Remo, Ogun State, when a N30,000 car race wager resulted in an accident that left five people, including three suspected Yahoo boys and two residents, dead. Newsmen learnt on Tuesday from a source in the community, who pleaded anonymity, that the accident occurred at about 2 p.m. on…
Court Orders FG To Close Case In Dasuki’s Decade-Old Trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday fixed September 24, 25, and 26, 2025, for the Federal Government to close its case in the decade-long trial of former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), over alleged unlawful possession of firearms and money laundering. Trial judge, Justice Peter Lifu, directed the prosecution to call…
EFCC Grants Tambuwal Bail, Withholds Passport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has granted bail to former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, after questioning him over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189bn. Tambuwal, who governed Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023, was invited to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Monday, arriving around 11:30 a.m. He was interrogated by investigators and…
EFCC Warns ADC Against Politicising Corruption Cases
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has condemned what it calls the “unprovoked attack” on the commission by the African Democratic Congress, ADC’s concerning its handling of cases involving politically exposed persons. In a statement made available to the press, the commission described the ADC’s attacks as a rude shock and unwarranted blame game….
PSG Look To Add Fifth Trophy Against Tottenham
One month after the end of the best season in their history, Paris St-Germain kick off the new one with the chance to win yet another trophy. The French club won the Treble last season, including their first Champions League trophy, but lost 3-0 to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final in New Jersey…
Court Stops Ogun Govt From Demolishing Gbenga Daniel’s Properties
A High Court sitting in the Sagamu Judicial Division of Ogun State has issued an interim order restraining the Ogun State Government and its agents from demolishing or tampering with properties belonging to a former governor of the state, Gbenga Daniel. The order, granted ex parte, followed an affidavit of urgency filed by Daniel and…
Federal Government To Engage KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft-Blocking Incident
The Federal Government says it will engage Fuji maestro Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, better known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for airport security protocol after he attempted to block a moving aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Aviation regulator the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), had imposed an indefinite flight ban and filed…
Federal Government Orders Withdrawal Of Case Against Ibom Airline Passenger
The Federal Government has ordered the withdrawal of the case against Comfort Emmanson on an Ibom Air flight on August 10, 2025. The development came after Emmason was remanded in prison following the incident. A statement by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday, said the move was necessitated following consultation…
NBA Condemns Ibom Air’s Treatment Of Passenger, Demands Probe
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria for their handling of the incident that involved Comfort Emmanson on an Ibom Air flight on August 10, 2025. NBA described the airline’s actions, including a lifetime flight ban imposed on Ms. Emmanson, as “reckless,” “unlawful,” and a violation of…