Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The Imo State Police Command has demoted a Sergeant, Anayo Ekezie, who was caught alongside two other officers in a viral video assaulting a motorist. This was disclosed in a statement issued yesterday by the Command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye. According to the statement shared on the Command’s official X handle on Thursday, Anayo and the two other officers identified as Inspector Ofem Obongha and Inspector Obinna Okereke who were personnel attached to the Command’s Safer Highway Unit had assaulted the motorist along Owerri-Aba road. The trio were made to face the disciplinary panel where Anayo was demoted from…

Safiu Kehinde Human Rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has claimed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is still holding on to the car and phone of Nigerian social media influencer and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, despite regaining his freedom. NPO Reported the release of VDM after five days in EFCC’s custody. The activist was on Friday apprehended at a Garki branch of Guarantee Trust Bank (GTBank) in Abuja by a group of armed operatives confirmed to be EFCC officials. He was allegedly locked in the bank’s security door before the arrival of the EFCC officials…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Senate has approved two out of the four Tax Reform Bills. Lawmakers consented the bills after considering and adopting recommendations from the Senate Committee on Finance, led by Sen. Sani Musa, during the red chamber’s plenary on Wednesday. Recall that the four tax bills which include the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, 2025; the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2025; the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill; and the Nigeria Tax Bill have been subject of controversy since its inception. Members of the public and stakeholders across the country had raised concern over the bills, especially the Northern…

Agency Report Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Kenya at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on Wednesday. The result, coupled with Morocco’s 3-1 win over Tunisia in the simultaneous Group B fixture, means Nigeria finish second in the group with five points. While Kenya exit the tournament with just one point from three matches. Despite already being eliminated before kick-off, Kenya put up a spirited performance and twice took the lead, only to be pegged back each time by the more experienced Nigerians.…

Safiu Kehinde The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified its role, stressing that it is not targeting any individual or business. Instead, NAFDAC aims to ensure compliance with regulations for public health and safety. Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, Director in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Directorate of NAFDAC, made this known during a sensitisation programme organised for hotel operators across the Mararaba, Masaka, Nyanya, Karu, and Keffi areas. According to report, the programme was jointly organised by NAFDAC’s Nasarawa office, also known as the “Greater FCT” office, in a bid to raise awareness…

Agency Report The Kwara House of Assembly has urged the state government to ensure enforcement of the state’s Street Begging Prohibition Law. The lawmakers said this was to curb the ugly trend and its negative consequences on the society. The plea was sequel to the resolutions of the House on a Motion of Notice titled “Need to Control the Trend of Street Begging in Kwara State and Mitigate the Associated Security Risk”. The motion was moved by Abdullahi Halidu Danbaba (APC/Kaiama/Kemanji/Wajibe) during plenary on Wednesday. While reading the resolutions of the House, the Speaker, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, implored the office of…

Safiu Kehinde The House of Representatives has commenced probe on the disbursement and utilisation of the N200 billion Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) loan for National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) to Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs). This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday by Uchenna Okonkwo (LP- Anambra), the Chairman of the 19-member Committee, inaugurated for the investigation. According to Okonkwo, the main objective of committee was to carry out investigation on the programme earmarked upon in 2020, to enable the Licensed Electricity Distribution Companies provide electricity meters free for Nigerian electricity consumers. He disclosed that NMMP was…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Police Force has identified and began probe of officers captured in viral videos assaulting motorists in Benin State and Abuja. This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force’s spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the statement, the Force had in reaction to one of the viral videos, showing a team of officers along Airport road, Benin city, Edo state, assaulting motorists, identified the officers and initiated disciplinary measures. As captured in the video shared on social media on the 26th of April, one of the officers identified as personnel attached to the…

Paris St Germain weathered an early Arsenal storm before subduing their battling visitors and marching into the Champions League final with a measured 2-1 second-leg victory on Wednesday to earn them a second shot at Europe’s top title. Goals by Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi sealed a 3-1 aggregate semi-final triumph while a string of vital saves from keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma helped keep Arsenal at bay. Five years after losing to Bayern Munich in the final, PSG have been transformed into a cohesive team unit under coach Luis Enrique, and they will take on Inter Milan on May 31 in…

Safiu Kehinde The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed Nigerian social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, from its custody. This was confirmed in a post on Instagram by the activist’s manager, Koko Pee. As captured in the video, the elated manager announced VeryDarkMan’s freedom after five days in EFCC’s custody. “VDm is free, We won, nothing can stop our shine. Kokopee said. Also confirming VeryDarkMan’s release was Human Rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. The activist’s lawyer, disclosed that he was released on bail as he expressed gratitude his other legal counsels as well as human…