By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday handed over ₦3.94 billion in recovered funds to NNPC Limited, following investigations into fraudulent activities linked to some officials of the company. The funds were presented on behalf of EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, by the Commission’s Secretary, Mohammed Hammajoda, during a ceremony at…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr across Nigeria following the non-sighting of the crescent moon. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in collaboration with the…
By Ayomide Otitoju NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday that member states are deliberating on the “best way” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. “I have been in contact with many allies. We all agree, of course, that the strait has to open up again. And what I…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu began his state visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday with a ceremonial reception at Windsor Castle. Accompanied by his wife, Remi Tinubu, the president was honoured with a 42-gun salute by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery. Earlier, Prince William and Princess Catherine welcomed the Nigerian leader and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kaduna State Police Command has implemented heightened security measures across the state ahead of the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, assuring residents of a safe and peaceful festive period. In a Wednesday statement, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, said tactical commanders, intelligence operatives, and other personnel have been stationed at…
By Ayomide Otitoju The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has praised the resilience, courage, and contributions of women nationwide and globally in a message marking 2026 Mother’s Day. Describing mothers as “the silent architects of the nation’s future and the enduring heartbeat of every home,” Tinubu acknowledged both their visible sacrifices and the quiet,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have intercepted two containers carrying a total of 3,398 cartons of Codeine-containing syrup, concealed in household utensils, at Apapa Port. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, disclosed that the seizures have…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, was officially sworn in for a second term on Tuesday at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the state capital. He took the oath alongside his deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim. The inauguration drew notable dignitaries, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo…
By Ayomide Otitoju Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on Tehran and Beirut on Tuesday, while attacks in Baghdad drew Iraq further into the Middle East conflict that has already triggered global economic turmoil. The Iranian capital, which has faced near-daily bombardment since a joint US-Israeli strike on February 28, was targeted by Israeli…
