By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has announced plans to evacuate another 83 Nigerians from South Africa amid growing concerns over Xenophobia attacks and anti-foreigner sentiments in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Monday signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the returnees are expected to arrive at the Murtala…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation into a suspect, Haruna Yusuf, and multiple foreign currencies worth $73,300, £15,957 and 827,800 Saudi Riyals intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The suspect and the currencies were handed over to the Kano…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the recovery of $60 million from Nestoil Limited as part of its ongoing investigation into alleged criminal aspects of transactions involving the company and a consortium of lenders. The recovery followed a meeting convened and chaired by EFCC Chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede, where Nestoil Limited and the…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a fresh N10 billion fundamental rights suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging that his wife and son were prevented from visiting him while in custody. The suit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja on August 13, 2026, seeks…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to jointly investigate alleged cases of vote-buying, electoral violence, intimidation and illegal financing during the 2026 Osun State governorship election….
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Innocent Onyebuchi, with 1.55kg of cocaine concealed in the walls and railings of his travelling bag at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Nwankwo, a marble dealer in Lagos, was arrested at Terminal II while attempting to board…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says its ongoing institutional reforms are strengthening integrity, transparency and accountability while helping to curb corruption and promote ethical conduct among its officers. The National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the 4th Economic Confidential…
The Presidency has urged Nigerians to submit their views on the proposed National Policing Bill, saying public submissions will close by 5pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Wednesday, stressing that the…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to accelerate the establishment of state police, arguing that political considerations should not prolong the security challenges facing Nigerians. TUC President-General, Festus Osifo, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while addressing journalists on economic and social issues affecting Nigerian workers. Osifo said the…
By Seun Ibiyemi Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged the Federal Government to account for the ₦144.86 billion allocated to the National Plan on Financing Safe Schools amid reports that insecurity has forced the closure of schools in about 40 local government areas. Atiku, in a statement…
