By Miriam Humbe The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Chinyere Okoroafor in the trial of the Chief Executive Officer of Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-concept Media Limited, Osabohein Alex Ologbose and his wife Hope Onome Oghelemu before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday, June 22, 2026 narrated how she was defrauded by the couple in an investment scam. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The defendants, alongside their two companies, Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-concept Media Limited are being prosecuted…
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By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 22, 2026, re-arraigned a former Chairman, Board of Directors, defunct Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank Limited) Tunde Ayeni before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja for an alleged N15.6 billion fraud. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement. Ayeni was re-arraigned on an amended 18-count charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of funds amounting to N15.6 billion following the EFCC`s submission of additional proof of evidence. At Monday`s…
By Miriam Humbe The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Monday, June 22, 2026 re-arraigned Theophilus Madami, before Justice A. Isiaka of the State High Court, sitting in Kaduna for fraud. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement. Madami, a former councillor in Kaduna South Local Government Area was re-arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, criminal breach of trust and criminal misappropriation to the tune of N16,080,000 (Sixteen Million and Eighty Thousand Naira). The charge reads: “That you, Hon. Theophilus Madami, on or…
By Miriam Humbe A prosecution witness on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, disclosed before the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, details of several high-value transactions that passed through the account of Alkausar Farm, one of the entities linked to the alleged N8.7 billion money laundering case involving former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The witness, Munawwarah Salisu Anas, a Compliance Officer with Jaiz Bank Plc, testified as the fifth prosecution witness, PW5, in the ongoing trial…
By Miriam Humbe China’s top Diplomat, Wang Yi has told BRICS to address global challenges, including resolutely combating all forms of terrorism, clearly opposing the militarization of outer space and effectively tackling global energy and food security risks. Wang urged BRICS on strengthening cooperation on strategic mineral resources, and jointly responding to the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Wang is a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs. He made the remarks on June 23, in India while attending the 16th Meeting of…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Head of Transparency International Nigeria (TI-Nigeria), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, has mourned the death of the Group Business Editor of Daily Independent Newspapers, Mr. Sylvester Enoghase. In a statement personally signed by him, Rafsanjani described the late journalist as a dedicated media professional and a friend whose commitment to ethical journalism and public-interest reporting left an enduring impact on the Nigerian media landscape. Mr. Enoghase was also the Labour Editor of Daily Independent Newspapers and was widely respected for his insightful reporting, unwavering dedication to…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has commended the Nigerian Army, for providing a secure and conducive environment for Corps Members and NYSC formations across the nation. NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The DG gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Jos, Major General Folusho Oyinlola. He noted that the Scheme cannot thrive in an insecure environment, stressing that the success of the NYSC is largely dependent on…
The Operation WHIRL STROKE Maritime Component, on the directive of the Force Commander Major General Moses Gara; wishes to sensitize the marine community on some safety advisory. The Maritime Component Commander, Lieutenant Commander Dusse Christopher Zakari, hereby notifies the general public, particularly mariners, boat operators, passengers, and residents conducting economic activities along inland waterways in the Joint Operations Area that the ongoing rainy season has resulted in a significant rise in water levels. This increase in water volume is often accompanied by strong currents and turbulence, which may pose serious risks to water transportation and other riverine activities. Consequently, there…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational success under Operation DELTA SENTINEL with the discovery of a concealed cache of suspected illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State. In the course of the operations, the Navy also intercepted a vehicle believed to be part of an illicit fuel distribution network. Director of Naval Information_ Nigerian Navy, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Acting on credible intelligence, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH deployed to the Okolomade Community axis of Abua-Odual Local Government Area, where intelligence indicated the movement of suspected…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has successfully rescued three passengers from a capsized boat along the Bennett River in Warri, Delta State. Director of Naval Information_ Nigerian Navy, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. With this move once again, the Navy demonstrated its operational readiness and commitment to safeguarding lives on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The rescue was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA during a routine maritime security patrol under ongoing efforts to ensure safety and security within the nation’s waterways. While on patrol, naval personnel observed distressed passengers…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 1 and Sector 2, Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded another series of operational successes in separate intelligence-driven operations conducted across Kaduna and Zamfara States. This further demonstrated their unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens and denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. On 18 June 2026, troops of Sector 1 OPFY responded swiftly to a distress call reporting the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have informed the general public, investors, and all stakeholders in the communications sector on compliance requirements regarding changes in the ownership structure of licensed communications companies in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement jointly signed on Sunday for the NCC by Nnenna Ukoha, the Director, Public Affairs, and Rasheed Mahe, Head of Public Affairs at the Corporate Affairs Commission. The requirement is pursuant to the provisions of Section 90 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (NCA 2003), Regulation 28 (2) of the Competition Practices Regulations,…