Author: Halimah Olamide

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has denied approving 48 additional digital loan applications in Nigeria. In a statement issued on it’s Facebook page the FCCPC said the publication titled “FCCPC Approves 48 More Loan Apps, Raises Licensed Digital Lenders in Nigeria to 505” does not represent its position or recent actions. The regulatory agency clarified that it has not issued any new licences or approvals to digital lending companies. The FCCPC said it is currently complying with an order of the Federal High Court restricting the implementation of the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations,…

The Kogi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a primary school teacher, Maryam Usman, who was assaulted after disciplining a pupil in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which has been classified as a case of culpable homicide, was reported at the Olamaboro Divisional Headquarters on June 25, 2026. In a statement released on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Oyiza Salisu Afusat, said preliminary investigations revealed that the teacher was attacked at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka. According to the police, on June 18, 2026,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed condolences to its National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, following the death of his mother, Alhaja Sidikat Basiru at the age of 92. NPO reports that her death was announced in a statement signed and released by the Osun State APC Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi. In a statement by the APC on Sunday, the party described the late Alhaja Basiru as a woman of faith, virtue, and compassion who dedicated her life to family and service. The APC said she was a respected matriarch who raised her children with strong…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to investigate allegations of the diversion, misapplication, or failure to account for over ₦6.3 billion in constituency project funds. In a letter signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas to refer the allegations to relevant anti-corruption agencies for investigation and possible prosecution. The statement also called for the recovery of any public funds found to have been diverted and demanded full disclosure of the names of contractors and companies,…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 38-year-old businesswoman, Iwebema Ogechi Peace, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 7.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her luggage to China. The suspect was arrested on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the departure hall of Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, while preparing to board a Qatar Airways flight to Beijing, China. According to the NDLEA, the arrest followed credible intelligence received by its operatives. A search of her check-in luggage revealed four large parcels of cocaine hidden inside a professionally constructed false bottom of the…

A survivor of the recent kidnapping attack along the Benin–Ore Highway, Mercy Otu, has recounted the traumatic experience she encountered while in captivity. Mercy shared her experience with News Central, reminiscing the difficult conditions faced by victims during the period they were held hostage. According to her, the kidnappers denied their captives food and water throughout their ordeal, leaving them in a state of fear and uncertainty. NPO reports that the Ogun State Police Command rescued five persons who were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Benin-Ore highway. The victims regained their freedom barely 24 hours after they were abducted…

The Federal Government is set to review the ₦70,000 national minimum wage following concerns over the rising cost of living and changing economic conditions. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila disclosed this on Thursday at the Good Governance Summit 2026 organised by Working People United (WoPU) in Abuja, stating that the administration of President Bola Tinubu understands the challenges facing workers and remains committed to ensuring fair remuneration. He explained that the ₦70,000 minimum wage, which was signed into law by the President in July 2024, marked a significant increase from the previous ₦30,000 wage benchmark. The…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said the government is focused on restoring hope among Nigerians, adding that small businesses such as akara production do not require huge capital to start. She made the statement while highlighting the empowerment and social intervention programmes carried out through her office, noting that the initiatives were designed to support citizens. According to her, businesses like akara making, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli production require relatively small capital, making them accessible opportunities for individuals seeking to start a means of livelihood. “Akara business doesn’t take a lot of money. To start a roasted corn business…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 2 for the hearing of a N10 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Nollywood actor and politician, Emeka Ike, against Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Olayinka, who serves as the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, is being sued alongside the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over violation of Ike’s privacy rights and unlawful disclosure of his personal data. Justice Salim Ibrahim fixed the date on Thursday after Ike’s lawyer, Leonard Adeh, requested an adjournment to allow the respondents…

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Adedamola Micheal Oyewole for stabbing and beheading his girlfriend in Edjeba, Warri. Oyewole was arrested after the woman was found dead in his apartment with multiple stab wounds, including injuries to her throat, on the 23rd of June. The victim was said to have travelled from Abuja to visit the suspect and had placed a distress call to to her friend. NPO Reports learnt that the landlord alarmed by the cries, alerted security operatives who responded promptly to the scene. Upon arrival and a search of the apartment, police…