Author: Halimah Olamide
Halimah Olamide Holds a degree in History and Education. She also holds professional certificates in graphics and passionate about reporting issues of politics, economy, and gender
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Ilorin, Kwara. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, 15 of them were arrested in Tanke Oke-Odo area of Ilorin, on Wednesday while 22 of the suspects were arrested on March 22, in Tanke, Alao Farm Estate, Yidi Road, and Irewolede areas of Ilorin. He said that the arrest of the 37 suspects followed credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. ”Items recovered from them at the point of arrest included eight luxury cars, smartphones and high-end laptop computers. ”The suspects…
The Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has charged the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to critically drive the vision of restoring law, order and public trust to the state. Ibas made the remark in a statement to newsmen issued after the swearing-in of Prof Ibibia Worika as the new SSG in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. The Administrator, during the event, also charged Worika to ensure that every policy, decision and action was in consonance with his administration’s mandate to restore law and order. He urged him to ensure the stabilisation of the polity and the…
… Says About 50 Commercial Buses Are Apprehended Daily for Traffic Offenses The Lagos State Government has announced plans to install approximately 3,000 e-police and speed limit cameras across the state to enhance traffic law enforcement. The Director of the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), Engr. Akin-George Fashola, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking on Lagos Transport Trends and Perspectives, a programme sponsored by the State’s Ministry of Transportation on Traffic Radio 96.1 FM. Engr. Fashola noted that speed limit cameras have already been installed at various locations, including Alapere-Ogudu Road (80km/h inbound Alausa and 60km/h inbound Iyana Oworo)…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge in Onitsha. This marks a key step in improving transport infrastructure and regional connectivity in the South East. Tinubu was represented by Anambra governor, Charles Soludo, at the event. He stated that the Second Niger Bridge, inaugurated in 2023, has significantly eased travel between the South East and other regions. However, he explained that the bridge’s full benefits have been limited by incomplete access roads. The newly launched Phase 2B aims to address this issue by enhancing connectivity. The project…
The Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed his disappointment with the 1-1 draw against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in a matchday six of the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Chelle said this during the post match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. Recall that NPO reported that the Super Eagles suffered a major setback in a bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Zimbabwe. The coach said he expected the players would score goals when they had the opportunities in the first half and win the match. Chelle said the team…
The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the neutralisation of an unspecified number of suspected vandals attempting to vandalize a pipeline in the Aluu and Rumuekpe communities, Rivers. The Commissioner of Police in Rivers, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, stating that the suspects died on the spot. He explained that the operation was part of the ongoing joint effort with other security agencies to safeguard the state. “The joint security forces successfully thwarted an attempt by miscreants to vandalise a pipeline, leading to the death of the vandals who sought to detonate it.…
The Ebonyi Government has confirmed the detention of one Emmanuel Acha over alleged offensive comments against security operatives in the state. Acha, a social media influencer, was also accused of constituting a security threat and spreading fake information about the killings in Effium and Ezza-Efium communities in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. Mr Tobias Ogbonna, Special Adviser to Gov. Francis Nwifuru on Security, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki. NAN recalls that both communities were engulfed in a communal clash between 2021 and 2024. Gov. Francis Nwifuru had earlier invited and brokered…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, on Tuesday, handed over 7 million CFA (N17 million) intercepted by its operatives to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Area Comptroller, Mr Mohammed Shuaibu, handed over the 7 million CFA to Mr Oguzi Moses, the Assistant Commander of EFCC, Head of Investigation, Lagos Zone 2, at Idiroko, Ogun. ” The operatives of the command on duty at outward baggage hall while conducting a search on passenger bag en route Nigeria to Benin Republic on March 20, spotted a bag suspected to be carrying unlawful content. “After a thorough…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ondo State Command, says it has uncovered an illegal crude oil reservoir in the state. This is contained in a statement by DSC Daniel Aidamenbor, spokesperson for the command and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Akure. Aidamenbor explained that the illegal crude oil reservoir was uncovered during a joint operation with the Nigeria Army and TANTITA Security Service. He added that the reservoir was hidden in a forest in Obe-Akingboye, in the Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. According to him, the discovery was made on Sunday at about…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, withdrew himself from the suit filed by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and others, to stop her investigation by the Senate over alleged misconduct. Justice Egwuatu announced his withdrawal from the case over allegations of bias levelled against the court by the 3rd defendant (Akpabio) in the matter. The judge subsequently ordered that the case file be remitted back to the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, for reassignment The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Egwuatu had, on March 19, set aside its…