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Court jails another set of eight Chinese nationals for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

Nigeria, July 4 -- The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced eight Chinese nationals to one year in prison each for cyberterrorism and internet fraud, in connection with a massive transnational cr... Read More


Kwara courts jail one for illegal possession of solid minerals, convict three others for internet fraud

Nigeria, July 4 -- The Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, has sentenced a truck driver, Olamilekan Basit, to one year imprisonment for illegal possession of 30 tons of assorted solid minerals ... Read More


N33.8bn Fraud Trial: Ex-minister accuses own lawyer of misrepresentation

Nigeria, July 4 -- Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on Wednesday, accused his own lawyer of misrepresenting him during the recording of his statements at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commi... Read More


Sanwo-Olu inaugurates major road projects

Nigeria, July 3 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday inaugurated two major road projects in Alimosho and Agege local government areas, reaffirming his administration's commitment to... Read More


EFCC arraigns Gombe court bailiff over alleged N9.8 million auction fraud

Nigeria, July 3 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Usman Zakari, the Chief Bailiff of the Gombe State High Court, over the alleged fraudulent conversion of N9.82 mill... Read More


Kaffy unveils creative empire, wellness movement to mark 25 years in dance

Nigeria, July 3 -- Famous Nigerian dancer, choreographer, and fitness coach Kafayat Shafau, known as Kaffy, has launched a multi-platform ecosystem to transform Nigeria's creative and wellness sectors... Read More


Ban on disposable cup, Styrofoam packs, nylon bags, plastic straws begins in Lagos

Nigeria, July 2 -- The Lagos State Government has commenced full enforcement of its ban on certain single-use plastics (SUPs), warning that from Tuesday, July 1, any shop, market, or outlet found sell... Read More


Police arrest seven suspects linked to tanker hijack in Lagos

Nigeria, June 29 -- The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of seven gang members suspected of hijacking a fuel truck, leading to the recovery of another stolen fuel tanker in the Ejig... Read More


NJC recommends new CCT chair

Nigeria, June 28 -- The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Mainasara Umar to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as the new Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The recommen... Read More


N80.2bn Fraud Trial: EFCC opposes ex-governor Bello's request to travel abroad

Nigeria, June 28 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, opposed an application by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, seeking the release of his passport to travel ... Read More