By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 , on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, arraigned Tunji Adewumi Adepoju and his company, West Quantum Auto Products Ltd, before Justice O. A. Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged N53,000,000 fraud. Daele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Adepoju and his company were arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing. The charge alleges that the defendant dishonestly stole the proceeds from the sale of eight cars belonging…
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By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has called for closer collaboration among anti-corruption agencies in the country for greater successes in the fight against corruption. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Olukoyede made the call in Abuja on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 when the management team of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, led by its Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello signed a Memorandum of aUnderstanding, MoU with the EFCC. The EFCC boss in his remarks noted that, “All of…
By Miriam Humbe The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday February 17, 2026, arraigned two suspected fraudsters, Kelvin Usiholo and Osaigbovo Aikoriogie before Justice B. O. Quadri of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The duo and others now at large were arraigned on a three-count charge of obtaining the sum of N143 million under false pretence. Kelvin Usiholo, acting as a lawful attorney for Eghosa Aikorogie had through a firm of legal practitioners petitioned the…
By Miriam Humbe The Third Prosecution Witness, PW3, Umar Hussein Babangida in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 told a Federal High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja and presided over by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie that Agunloye admitted in his extra-judicial statement to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC that he knew the owner of Sunrise Power Transmission Company Limited, Leno Adesanya to whom he awarded the contract before he was appointed Minister of Power. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON have resolved to collaborate in the initiative of providing Nigerians with a new Proof of Address, PoA, which is a database of verifiable addresses of Nigerians for improved national security and economic planning. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The resolution was reached on Wednesday, February 19, 2026 when members of ALGON, led by the Lead Technical Partner, Prince Segun Obayendo and the Deputy Director Political, Office of The Secretary to…
By Miriam Humbe The SERVICOM National Office has applauded the National Youth Service Corps for notable improvements in its service delivery, particularly in the conduct of Orientation Camp activities, such as feeding and other services provided to Corps Members. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The SERVICOM National Coordinator, Nnenna Akajemeli, gave the commendation as a keynote speaker at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Second Quarter Networking Meeting for Desk Officers held in Abuja, with the theme; “Leveraging SERVICOM Principles for Effective and Efficient Service Delivery in NYSC.”…
By Miriam Humbe The Defence Attachés of the United Kingdom and Germany to Nigeria, Brigadier Tom Harper and Colonel Boris Bovecamp, have reaffirmed continued support and collaboration in the fight against terrorism and insurgency. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The assurance came during their historic visit to the Headquarters of the Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in Maiduguri on Wednesday, February 18. Brigadier General Tom Harper highlighted the strong mutual respect and enduring relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom,…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) hosted a high-level delegation from the Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria at the NPF-NCCC Headquarters, Abuja. Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The visit was aimed at strengthening strategic collaboration in the ongoing fight against cybercrime and financial crimes in Nigeria. The Director of the Centre, CP Ifeanyi Uche Henry, reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre to combating cybercrime both nationally and internationally, through proactive intelligence-driven policing, digital forensics,…
By Miriam Humbe The President of Sierra Leone, Dr Julius Maada Bio has decorated Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede with the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Rokel. The award was presented at a colourful parade during the 17th Armed Forces Day of Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces. Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The award was given to Gen Oluyede in recognition of his efforts to secure and ensure peace in Sierra Leone during the years the Nigerian CDS served in the country under…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on interested industry stakeholders to make written submissions to the Commission on the ongoing review of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, whose consultation paper has been published on the Commission’s website. NCC’s Head, Public Affairs Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Commission has set Friday, March 20, 2026, as the deadline for all submissions from stakeholders to be addressed to the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Commission or sent to the dedicated email: [email protected]. The consultation process, which is in exercise of the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) acknowledges recent public commentary regarding foreign exchange pricing, investor behaviour, and Customs valuation practices. The Service recognises the value of informed public discourse in deepening understanding of Nigeria’s trade and revenue environment. In this regard, it is important to provide factual clarification on how exchange rates are received, processed, and applied within the NCS digital clearance system, B’Odogwu, a Unified Customs Management System which serves as the sole official platform for Customs declarations, clearance, and valuation. For the avoidance of doubt, the Nigeria Customs Service does not independently determine, generate, alter, or apply margins to…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General (DG ) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on store officers of the Scheme to uphold professionalism, transparency and due process in the management of government property. Caroline Embu NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Speaking at the 2026 Store Officers’ Workshop held at Bolingo Xperia Hotel, the NYSC helmsman stressed that efficient store administration remained critical to the success of the Scheme’s programmes. General Nafiu, whose address was delivered by the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr. Nura Umar,…