A recent report released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2024 has shed light on the number of casinos operating in different regions of Nigeria. The data, which was compiled by Statisense, reveals a fascinating insight into the country’s gambling industry. According to the report, there are a total of […]
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa Olukoyede, has been presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Pasquale Salvaggio. The certificate was awarded in recognition of Olukoyede’s leadership and the EFCC’s pivotal role in combating transnational crime and strengthening security and justice […]
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), has revealed that Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Lekki are the top three crime hotspots in Lagos, based on data from the Lagos State Criminal Information System (LCIS). Speaking during the 2025 […]
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed June 25, 2025, for the hearing on the ongoing case involving the Department of State Services (DSS) and Professor Pat Utomi. The suit, filed by the DSS, challenges Professor Utomi’s role in the formation of a so-called “Shadow Government,” a political group that has been […]
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, a former Arsenal striker, has admitted to orchestrating a £600,000 cannabis smuggling operation. The 34-year-old pleaded guilty at Chelmsford Crown Court to importing approximately 60 kilograms of cannabis from Thailand into the UK. The drugs were discovered in two suitcases at London Stansted Airport on September 2, 2024. […]
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, two British-Nigerians recently elected as mayors in London boroughs, marking significant milestones for Nigerians in the diaspora. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the duo for their dedication, integrity, and public […]
The Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN) is celebrating its 15th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in promoting cultural diplomacy and mutual understanding between South Korea and Nigeria. Since its establishment on May 24, 2010, the Centre has engaged more than 300,000 learners, visitors, and participants through a diverse range of educational and cultural […]
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, alongside the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, recently conducted an on-the-spot inspection of a 753-unit housing estate that was forfeited by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The housing estate, located at Plot 109, […]
Ahead of the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA has officially announced the introduction of special transfer windows to accommodate participating clubs. The tournament, scheduled to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025, will feature elite clubs from around the world and marks a new era in […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has warned to oil and gas companies operating in the country, against employing unregistered and uncertified engineers. The directive is part of ongoing efforts to enforce professional standards and deepen local content in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Speaking at the opening session of the […]
