The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the immediate release or arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over his continued detention by security agencies. El-Rufai has been in custody since February 16, 2026, after honouring an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Although the EFCC granted him bail on […]
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a Cameroonian and a Nigerian accomplice for allegedly trafficking 197 sachets of tramadol across the Nigeria–Cameroon border. Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday, saying the suspects were intercepted during a routine operation by operatives of the Border Patrol Unit […]
A mother and her son narrowly escaped death on Monday morning after a Lexus SUV overturned multiple times at the NYSC Bus Stop along the LASU–Isheri Expressway in Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq. According […]
Champion Breweries Plc on Wednesday announced the completion of its acquisition of the Bullet brand portfolio from Sun Mark, marking a significant step in its expansion into a diversified, pan-African beverage platform. In a statement, the company said the deal, first announced on August 20, 2025, grants Champion ownership of Bullet’s brand assets, trademarks, formulations […]
Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to begin the process of amending the Constitution to provide for the establishment of state police as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s security challenges. The President made the appeal on Wednesday night during an interfaith breaking of fast with members of the Senate at the Presidential Villa […]
PRESS STATEMENT The BAT Ideological Group, under the leadership of its Convener, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Assistant Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu on his well deserved appointment as the Acting Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Tinubu. The group describes the appointment as a deliberate and well-considered decision, noting […]
Security agencies investigating the alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu have identified two individuals accused of providing N835 million to finance the conspiracy. Investigators allege that former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, contributed N785 million through Purple Waves Limited, an Abuja-based construction firm. The company’s secretary, John Ebokpo, has been arrested and remains in […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared Samuel Okorie Chukwuemeka wanted over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence. The anti-graft agency, in a notice shared on its official social media platforms, said Chukwuemeka is being sought in connection with the alleged offence. According to the commission, Chukwuemeka, 36, is an indigene […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested 12 suspected illegal immigrants from Mali in the Akerebiata area of Ilorin following a tip-off from residents. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday, February 22, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m., according to the command. Those arrested were identified as Umar Sangari (25), […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Ogun State Government has pledged to ensure justice for Seyi Afolabi, a contract worker who was shot and killed during a demolition enforcement exercise. The incident occurred on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Orile-Imo along the Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway. Afolabi was part of a team from the Ministry of […]
