Lagos Orders Demolition of Police Barracks Over Imminent Collapse
The Lagos State Government has issued an urgent notice regarding the demolition of the Mopol 20 Barracks located in Onigbongbo, Ikeja, due to the risk of collapse. This action follows an assessment by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which found that some parts of the barracks are in a critical state. The demolition […]
Suspected Car Thief Arrested in Niger State
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Halilu Shuaibu, suspected of stealing a car. His arrest is part of an ongoing effort to reduce car theft in the region. This incident highlights the importance of staying vigilant and the swift action of law enforcement in protecting citizens’ property. Details of the Arrest: Halilu […]
Troops Arrest Two Suspects, Break Up Criminal Network in Taraba
In a bold and successful operation, soldiers from the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have taken down a dangerous criminal network operating in Karim Lamido Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State. The operation, which took place on 16 September 2024, resulted in the arrest of two suspects and […]
Edo Governorship Election: Ighodalo, Akpata, and Okpebholo Compete to Succeed Obaseki
The Edo State governorship election is approaching, with three main candidates battling for votes to win. In this review, we look at the chances of the candidates before Saturday’s vote. Though the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed 17 candidates for the election, it has become a three-way race between Asue Ighodalo of the […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Denied Bail After Pleading Not Guilty to Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Charges
Sean “Diddy” Combs, one of the most well-known figures in the music industry, will remain in federal custody after his bail appeal was denied on September 18. This came a day after he pleaded not guilty to multiple serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs’ legal team had pushed for bail, claiming that the […]
CBN Implements 0.005% Cybersecurity Levy on Electronic Transactions to Strengthen National Security
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the implementation of a 0.005% cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions. This move comes as part of the bank’s updated Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for the fiscal years 2024-2025. The levy is designed to support Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure in […]
EFCC Operatives Raid Kogi Governor’s Lodge in Search of Yahaya Bello
In a dramatic incident that unfolded on Wednesday night, operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) laid siege to the Kogi Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, in what appeared to be an attempt to arrest the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The operation, which saw EFCC agents reportedly firing shots into […]