By Miriam Humbe A ghastly motor accident has occurred at the Karu bridge between Kugbo and Nyanya in the FCT. Nkechi Isa, FEMA’s Head, Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The accident which occurred at about 7.14 this evening involved a Compressed Natural Gas CNG truck and other vehicles. According to the Head of Forecasting Response and Mitigation division of FEMA, Mr Mark Nyam, the accident occurred when the driver of the CNG truck lost control on the bridge and ran into other motorists leading to an explosion. He said that the search and rescue team…
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On Tuesday 18 March 2025, the Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Comptroller Joseph Olugbuyi Adelaja, accompanied by principal officers of the Command, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Headquarters in Ibadan. During his address, Comptroller Adelaja expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to visit the NSCDC Command, acknowledging the agency’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding national assets, ensuring public safety, and maintaining peace and security across the nation. The purpose of the visit, as highlighted by Comptroller Adelaja, was to reaffirm and strengthen the existing collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, March 17, 2025, ordered Chairman of Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko to appear in court for his arraignment over an alleged N12.3bn fraud brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Otudeko was to be arraigned alongside a former Managing Director of First Bank Plc, Olabisi Onasanya; a former board member of Honeywell, Soji Akintayo and a firm, Anchorage Leisure Limited, on a 13-count charge,…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the Nigeria Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, NIALS, Professor Abdulqadir Ibrahim Abikan has applauded the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on his rising success in breaking the scourge of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. Dele Oyewale EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. He gave the plaudits in Abuja on Tuesday March 18, 2025 when he led the management team of NIALS on a courtesy visit to Olukoyede at the Commission’s corporate headquarters. According to…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 charged trainee Detective Superintendent Cadets Course 10 members to see their training as an investment by Nigeria and should strive to repay the gesture by serving with loyalty and dedication. He made the call at the flag-off of the first set of Detective Superintendent Course-10 under his watch as the EFCC’s boss. He enjoined the Cadets who are being trained at the EFCC’s Academy to justify the confidence reposed in them by the Commission, their parents or guardians and acquit themselves well…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerian Missions abroad to collaborate with the EFCC in tackling corruption and enhancing the nation’s image on the global arena. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. He made the call in Abuja on Monday, March 17, 2025 while delivering a Keynote Speech at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria. The Chairman who spoke through the Director of Public Affairs, Commander of the EFCC, CE Wilson Uwujaren pointed out that Nigeria’s image…
***Recovers Ammunition Concealed in Palm Oil Can The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant successes in recent operations, disrupting criminal activities and apprehending individuals involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and currency counterfeiting. These accomplishments are exemplified by the efforts of its several tactical teams, including the Force Intelligence Department-Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS). On December 23, 2024, at about 5:50 PM, operatives of FID-STS intercepted one Hauwa Sani, a 30-year-old female resident of Doro village, along the Keffi/Abuja Expressway. She was found in possession of 124 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres, concealed inside a 5-litre container of palm…
By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has said that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Commission and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW) will guarantee the efficient and transparent use of resources allocated for the well-being of Nigerians. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Dr. Aliyu was speaking during the formal signing of the MoU, titled “Implementation of Preventive Corruption Measures in Nigeria’s Health Sector,” held on Monday at the…
By Miriam Humbe The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), Major General Kevin Aligbe, has emphasised the need for the Nigerian Army (NA) to continuously review and refine its doctrines and training programmes to align with contemporary joint and multinational operational requirements. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Maj Gen Aligbe stated this at the opening of the 2025 Department of Doctrine and Combat Development In-House Study Period at the Headquarters TRADOC NA Auditorium, Minna on Monday 17 March,…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, have arrested popular TikTok influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, for allegedly abusing and mutilating the Naira. EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Specifically, Kunya was arrested for allegedly spraying Naira notes for fun during her stay in a hotel room at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano. The arrest followed her diligent pursuit by EFCC operatives after she jumped an administrative bail granted her by the Commission over one month ago. Kunya was initially arrested in January 2025…
By Miriam Humbe The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 17, 2025 arraigned one Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court Maiduguri. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The defendant was arraigned on a four -count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, criminal misappropriation and cheating by impersonation to the tune of N6, 815,300.00 (Six Million Eight Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Naira only). Count one reads: “That you Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu between the…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, March 15, 2025 arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi, Bauchi State. This was contained in a statement signed on Monday by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity. The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud at Kaure New Government Reservation Area, GRA, Bauchi and Awala, Maiduguri road, Bauchi state. Items recovered from them at the point of arrest included one BMW and Toyota Camry cars, three play station 5, 30 expensive…