By Miriam Humbe The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 arrested a Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa over alleged Naira mutilation. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Inuwa was arrested following a viral video circulated on social media platforms where she was seen conspicuously cleaning mucus from her nose using Naira notes. Following the release of the viral video, the Commission swung into action by tracing and subsequently arrested her to answer questions. She is currently being held at the Commission’s…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has attained a score of 82.65% in the 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) conducted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) between 19 May and 20 June 2025. The result, which was recently conveyed to the Agency in a letter dated 29 December 2025, earned the Agency a rating of “Substantial Compliance” and positioned it 10th out of 344 MDAs assessed nationwide. In addition, NiMet ranked 11th out of 356 MDAs on the ACTU Effectiveness Index (AEI) with a score of 82.50%, signifying a “Very Effective”…
Victor Ekpong Thompson By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate on Thursday January 29, 2026, arraigned Victor Ekpong Thompson before Justice Maureen Adaobi of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo for allegedly defrauding some Americans the sum of $525. 276 (Five Hundred And Twenty Five Thousand, Two Hundred And Seventy Six United States Dollars). Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Thompson was arraigned on eight-count charges for allegedly obtaining the above sum from his victims under the guise of helping them to invest…
By Miriam Humbe Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on February 2, 2026 fixed February 10, 2026 for the cross examination of a former acting Accountant General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Nwabuoku on a nine-count amended charge, bordering on money laundering to the tune of N868, 465,000 (Eight Hundred and Sixty-eight Million, Four Hundred and Sixty-five Thousand Naira). The former acting AGF, who is the First Defence Witness, DW1…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), have arrested ten persons suspected of involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin – Ogbomosho axis. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The Suspects were arrested on Sunday, February 1, 2026, following credible intelligence on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in parts of Kwara and Oyo States. The suspects, comprising nine truck drivers and one escort were intercepted and taken into custody in a well -coordinated sting operation. Solid minerals arrested with…
By Miriam Humbe The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in its recently published 2025 Annual Report on Cybercrime in Nigeria, has commended the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) for its significant contributions to strengthening cybersecurity in the country. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement. The report highlights the Centre’s major achievements, including the recent arrest of 93 Chinese nationals and other Asian suspects involved in large-scale cyber-enabled crimes—an operation that has elevated the Unit’s profile and impact in the cyberspace. UNODC further noted that the Unit has…
By Miriam Humbe The Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command (AOC TAC), Air Vice Marshal Michael Ekwueme, on Friday, 30 January 2026, paid an operational visit to the Theatre Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE), Operation Hadin Kai, in Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri. He was received by the Theatre Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Air Vice Marshal Ekwueme commended the resilience, discipline, selflessness, and courage of troops of Operation HADIN KAI in…
L-R: Member, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board, Princess Oforitsenere Emiko; Member, NCC Board, Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede; Head, Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Lagos Campus, Mr. Akin Ogunlade; Member, NCC Board, Hon. Chris Okorie; Chairman, NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe; Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida; and Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC, Ms. Rimini Makama, during an inspection tour of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Oshodi, Lagos State, Friday January 30, 2026.
By Miriam Humbe Director-General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafi has advised Corps Members against abandoning the national service for any reason, and urged to stay on and contribute to the socio-economic development of the country. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The DG gave the advice while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members at the Orientation Camps in Ogun and Oyo States. General Nafiu, who lauded them for obeying the clarion call for service, also advised them to ensure…
By Miriam Humbe The Commander Corps of Engineers (CCE), Nigerian Army, Major General Shamsudeen Shafaru, has commended troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), for their resilience, professionalism and unwavering commitment in the ongoing fight against insurgency in the North East. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Major General Shafaru gave the commendation during an operational assessment visit to the Theatre of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK). The five – day assessment visit commenced from Wednesday 28…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded another significant operational success with the neutralisation of a top Boko Haram/ISWAP leader Abu Khalid, identified as the Second-in-Command of Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest, alongside 10 other terrorists during a night operation in Borno State. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Barely 24 hours after troops eliminated the notorious Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, Julaibib, operating within the Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle,…
By Miriam Humbe In a fierce firefight, troops of 8 Division Nigerian Army operating under Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully neutralised scores of bandits in the camp of notorious bandit leader, Gwaska Dan Karmi after a fierce gun battle. Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The operation was triggered by credible intelligence revealing that over 100 bandits had gathered at the camp to coordinate large-scale attacks on local communities and military supply lines. Following days of intensive…