EFCC Arrests Football Agent for Alleged N11m Fraud Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  have arrested one Osagie Destiny Etinosa for alleged N11 million fraud. The suspect, who was arrested through an open source intelligence, had been parading himself on Instagram account @ officialking _ etto. as a football agent who specialises in linking footballers with foreign clubs for trials and recruitment. In one instant case, Etinosa allegedly collected the sum of N11,000,000 from one Samuel Beke Ohazuruike with the promise of securing trials for him in Romanian and Bulgarian clubs which…
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Collaboration With Key Stakeholders Critical To Securing Nigeria’s Maritime Domain – CNS The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed that sustained collaboration with relevant stakeholders remains pivotal to securing Nigeria’s maritime environment. He made this assertion while receiving the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of New Guard Security & Consultancy Services Limited (NGSCL), Major General Jamil Sarham (Rtd), during a courtesy visit to Naval Headquarters, Abuja. During the engagement, the NGSCL CEO highlighted the company’s mandate as a coordinating interface between government security agencies and Private Security Companies (PSCs), aimed at standardising operations, enhancing regulatory…
Wema Bank Releases Full Year 2025 Audited Financial Results …Declares ₦221.85bn Profit Before Tax, ₦1.25 Dividend, Total Assets hit ₦5 trillion mark. Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has released its FY 2025 Audited Financial Results, achieving record-breaking growth and unparalleled performance across several key metrics. Key figures include the doubling of the Bank’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) from ₦102.5bn in FY 2024 to ₦221.9bn, an impressive 116.4% increase. Profit After Tax (PAT) also surged by 125.4% from FY 2024’s ₦86.2bn to ₦194.5bn. Total assets also reached the 5…
FG Reaffirms Commitment To the Health and Wellbeing of All Nigerians. -Unveils 2025 National Health Facility Survey -Ensures Reforms Are Data- based Driven. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to the health and well-being of every Nigerian, saying that through the Renewed Hope Agenda, the government has placed health at the centre of national development. Dr. Salako made the assertion in Abuja during Ministerial Press briefing as part of activities marking the commemoration of 2026 World Health Day, which is observed…
Navy Ready To Partner With Relevant Organisations To Strengthen Indigenous Shipbuilding Capacity And Boost Naval Operations – CNS The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, today stated that the Nigerian Navy is ready to partner with relevant organisations that will enhance indigenous shipbuilding capacity and boost naval operations. He made this assertion following a courtesy visit by the Managing Director of ASELSAN Nigeria Limited, Mr. Amadou Ndongo Thiam, to the Naval Headquarters,Abuja. The robust engagement aligns with the NN’s strategic objective of fostering partnerships that support local content development, technology transfer, and sustainable capability growth. During the…
NNPC Launches Cawthorne Crude, Exports First Cargo To Netherlands The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has officially introduced a new crude oil grade, Cawthorne, into the international market, marking a significant step in its efforts to boost production and diversify Nigeria’s export portfolio. The company confirmed that the maiden cargo of the Cawthorne blend was exported on Sunday, April 5, 2026, aboard the MT Eburones vessel, destined for the Netherlands. The shipment, comprising approximately 950,000 barrels, represents the first international sale of the new crude grade. Cawthorne crude, classified as a light sweet blend with an API gravity of…
NATIONAL POLICE DAY: IGP Disu Leads Grand Parade, Reaffirms Commitment To Professionalism And National Security The Nigeria Police Force today marked the grand finale of the 2026 National Police Day celebrations with a colorful parade and procession held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, highlighting personnel drawn from various units, formations, and commands of the Force. The event featured a ceremonial parade involving officers of the Nigeria Police Force alongside other security and paramilitary agencies, including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Correctional Service and National Drug…
ICPC Arraigns Former ARMTI’s Director of Finance Over Alleged Multi-Million Naira Contract Fraud The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a former Director of Finance and Supply at the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin, Kwara State, Ibitoye Olajide Moses, before the Kwara State High Court over alleged multi-million naira contract fraud and abuse of office. The defendant was brought before Honourable Justice H.A. Saleeman on a 24-count charge bordering on conferring unfair advantage, acquisition of private interests in public contracts, misappropriation of funds, and making false statements to investigators. At the arraignment,…
South East Former Governors Forum Emerges, Commends Tinubu’s Nationwide Infrastructure Revolution A new platform bringing together experienced leaders has been formed in Southeast, Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, joined other former governors in Enugu to formally launch the South East Former Governors Forum. Speaking after the forum’s maiden meeting, Senator Umahi explained the purpose of the forum: “You must have been wondering what is going on. What was going on and is still going on is that we now have the birth of a forum of former South East governors. Today, the April 7,…
EFCC Arraigns Man Over Alleged N64m Fraud In Onitsha The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned a 29-year old businessman, Chizoba Emmanuel Dilo, before Justice S. N. Odili of the Enugu State High Court sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State over an alleged case of stealing to the tune of N64, 000, 000. 00 (Sixty-four million Naira). Dilo was docked on a two -count charge bordering on stealing. The offence is contrary to Section 342 of the Criminal Code Law Cap. 36 Law of Anambra State and punishable under Section 353 (9) of the…