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Loan Controversy: Onasanya Appears in Court to Clear Name

To prove his innocence and clear his name, the former Group Managing Director of First Bank, Dr Bisi Onasanya, yesterday, appeared before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke at the Federal High Court in Lagos. Onasanya, alongside former First Bank Chairman Oba Otudeko; a Director at…

14/02/2025

Customs Hands Over 1,599 Seized Arms To NSA Office

The authorities of the Nigeria Customs Service have handed over a total of 1,599 assorted arms and 2, 298 live cartridges to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). Speaking during the handover ceremony in Lagos, the…

14/02/2025

‘Go to Hell,’ Ribadu Slams Canada for Denying Military Chiefs Visa

National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has slammed the Canadian government over its decision to deny visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other top military officers. Ribadu, who spoke on Thursday at the maiden annual lecture of the National…

13/02/2025

DSS Pushes For Recruitment Of Intelligent Graduates

The Department of State Services (DSS) has sought the recruitment of intelligent graduates into its service, saying the work of crime-fighting takes intelligence. DSS boss Oluwatosin Ajayi made this known during the presentation of a lecture at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State,…

13/02/2025

‘No Arms Missing Under Egbetokun,’ Police Repond to Audit Report

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed recent reports alleging that 3,907 firearms are missing from its armouries, stating that the claims are misleading and do not reflect the reality of the situation. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer,…

13/02/2025

NPF Is Committed To Welfare Of Officers Who Have Served Honourably – IGP

Amid growing concerns over the financial security of retired police officers, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has assured that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring a dignified retirement for officers who have served honorably. Speaking…

13/02/2025

EFCC Hands Over Forfeited Nok University Property, Assets To FG

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally handed over to the Federal Government the property and assets of Nok University, Kachia, in Kaduna state. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukayode, handed over the documents of the institution to the Minister of Education at…

13/02/2025

Policeman Remanded for Allegedly Raping Teenager Inside Lagos Office

An Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos State, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of 56-year-old policeman Owolabi Akinlolu at the Maximum Correctional Centre Kirikiri for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl in his office. Owolabi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police at the Ogudu Police Station…

12/02/2025

Customs Bows To Pressure, Suspends 4% FOB Levy On Imports

Following intense opposition from stakeholders, the Nigeria Customs Service has announced the suspension of the implementation of a 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) value on imports. Customs’ spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement on Tuesday, said the suspension would enable comprehensive engagement and consultations between…

12/02/2025

Judge Revokes Bail, Issues Bench Warrant for Estate Agent Over N30m Fraud

Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court yesterday issued a bench warrant and revoked the bail of 65-year-old Suleiman Gbajabiamila. Gbajabiamila was arraigned in 2022 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a two-count charge of defrauding a UK-based…

11/02/2025

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