EFCC Arraigns Fake Investor For Allegedly Defrauding Americans $525,276

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate on Thursday January 29, 2026, arraigned Victor Ekpong Thompson before  Justice Maureen Adaobi of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo for allegedly defrauding some Americans the sum of $525. 276 (Five Hundred And Twenty Five Thousand, Two Hundred And Seventy Six United States Dollars). Thompson was arraigned on eight-count charges  for allegedly

Nigerian Troops Eliminate Top Boko Haram Commander, Other Terrorists In Sambisa Operation

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded another significant operational success with the neutralisation of a top Boko Haram/ISWAP leader Abu Khalid, identified as the Second-in-Command of Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest, alongside 10 other terrorists during a night operation in Borno State. Barely 24 hours after troops eliminated the notorious Boko

Nigeria To Commence Production of Electric vehicles As FG, South Korea Sign Agreement – NOA

The National Orientation Agency, NOA has revealed that Nigeria is planning to commence the production of electric vehicles in the country after a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with South Korea Republic. This was revealed in a statement released by the agency and made available on it's X handle (formerly Twitter) on Monday. It read "In a move to accelerate

EFCC Arrests Ten Suspects, Trucks Over  Suspected Illegal Mining Activities in Kwara

Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested ten individuals suspected of involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin - Ogbomosho axis. They were arrested on  Sunday, February 1, 2026, following credible intelligence on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in parts of Kwara and Oyo States. The suspects, comprising  nine truck drivers and

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Nigeria To Commence Production of Electric vehicles As FG, South Korea Sign Agreement – NOA

The National Orientation Agency, NOA has revealed that Nigeria is planning to

Nigeria Moves To Enhance Healthcare Provision, Climate-Smart Agronomy During Negotiation At Strategic Dubai Hospital Visit

Nigeria has taken another step toward strengthening the health component of its

Ondo State Government Pledges Support For ACSPN

The Ondo State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with the

NAFDAC DG Gives Reasons For Banning Sachet Alcoholic Beverages

The Director-General of the National Agency For Food and Drugs and Administration,

Ondo’s Climate-smart Urbanisation Initiatives In People’s Interest – Abiola Bashorun

… Explains prospective impact of current urban renewal initiatives of Governor Aiyedatiwa

Ondo Youths To Embark On Protest As Power Supply Worsens In Community

Youths in Ondo town in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo

Corruption in Sports: A Reflection of Nigeria’s Deeper Malaise

While we continue to grapple with insecurity, poverty, and the rising unemployment

Ousmane Dembele Wins 2025 Ballon d’Or Award

France and Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembele made history as he won

Alex Otti Praises Enyimba’s NPFL Victory Over Bendel Insurance In Aba

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has praised the resilience and character of

Mathys Tel Suffers Racial Abuse After Super Cup’s Penalty Miss

Tottenham Hotspur's winger, Mathys Tel became a victim of racial abuse after

Nigeria Knocked Out Of CHAN After Embarrassing Loss To Sudan

The Super Eagles of Nigeria Team B have been knocked out of

Aiyedatiwa Gifts Super Falcons WAFCON Winner ₦30 Million, House In Akure

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has rewarded

How Ponzi Scheme Operator Diverted Victims’ N91.5m through Unlicensed MFB Witness

The trial of an alleged notorious ponzi scheme operator in Enugu State,

Nigeria Customs Introduces One-Stop-Shop to Minimise Cargo Clearance Time

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officially introduced its One-Stop-Shop (OSS) Initiative on

Ibeto Seaport Command Records ₦4.24 Billion Revenue in Two Months

The newly established Ibeto Seaport and Terminal Command of the Nigeria Customs

Cryptocurrency Ecosystem Needs Proper Regulation – Olukoyede

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr.

EFCC Charges Banks on Enhanced Collaboration, Improved KYC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has charged financial institutions in

Nigeria Has Met 2025 Revenue Targets In August – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that Nigeria achieved its 2025 revenue

DGN To Partner NYSC On Capacity Building For Corps Members

The Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) has called for a collaboration with

Hunger And Poverty Have Become Nigerians’ New Reality

In our country today, hunger and poverty are not just distant statistics,

Protest rocks Ondo university over mass dismissal

Activities at the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa

NANS Demands Reversal Of Telecommunications Tariffs Hike

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS has asked for the immediate

Olukoyede Charges Corps Members To Rise As New Breed Youths Against Corruption

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr

JAMB hands Mmesoma three years UTME ban over alleged forgery

Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the withdrawal of the

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EFCC Arraigns Fake Investor For Allegedly Defrauding Americans $525,276

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate on Thursday January

Nigerian Troops Eliminate Top Boko Haram Commander, Other Terrorists In Sambisa Operation

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK),

EFCC Arrests Ten Suspects, Trucks Over  Suspected Illegal Mining Activities in Kwara

Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes

EFCC Arraigns Former National Coordinator of NEDC Over Alleged N2.2bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Nigerian Army Arrest Suspected Gun Runner In Cross River

Troops of 245 Battalion, under the operational control of Headquarters 13 Brigade

IGP Egbetokun Orders Massive Police Deployment For Christmas/New Year Celebrations

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has ordered

Police Arrest Husband Over Alleged Role In Wife’s Death

Operatives of the Ahiazu Mbaise Divisional Headquarters in Imo state have arrested

Herbalists Arrested With $3.4million, €280,000 Counterfeit Notes in Osun, Lagos

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes

Femi Meshe Felicitates Deji Of Akure On Doctoral Conferment By Achievers University

Security expert and prominent son of Akure kingdom, Olufemi Meshe, has congratulated

Contribute Towards Improving Education In Nigeria, NYSC DG Tells Corps Members

The Director-General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General

Olukoyede Charges Corps Members To Rise As New Breed Youths Against Corruption

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr

Newly Recruited AFUED Academic Staff Tasked on Ethics, Compliance

Newly employed academic staff in Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED) Ondo,

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NCAA Petitions Nigeria Police Force Over K1 De Ultimate’s Aircraft Obstruction

The Nigeria Police Force have announced that they have received a petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the negative conducts of musician, Wasiu Ayinde popularly known as

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Ondo’s Climate-smart Urbanisation Initiatives In People’s Interest – Abiola Bashorun

… Explains prospective impact of current urban renewal initiatives of Governor Aiyedatiwa

Reflecting on the ‘Coup Glitches’ in Guinea-Bissau – Peter Obi

On Thursday, November 27th, I arrived in Abuja early in the morning

Police Threatens To Take Punitive Measures Against Free Nnamdi Kanu Protesters

The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its unwavering commitment to upholding the rule

Imo Police Commences Disciplinary Proceedings Against Officers In Viral Cultists Video

Further to the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command,

President Tinubu Bans Exportation of Shea From Nigeria

Nigeria’s shea is our green wealth. We produce nearly 40% of the

Nigeria Moves To Enhance Healthcare Provision, Climate-Smart Agronomy During Negotiation At Strategic Dubai Hospital Visit

Nigeria has taken another step toward strengthening the health component of its

NAFDAC DG Gives Reasons For Banning Sachet Alcoholic Beverages

The Director-General of the National Agency For Food and Drugs and Administration,

NUC Re-accreditation Team Visits UNIMED Teaching Hospital For Bachelor of Dentistry and Surgery Programme

The management of the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), Ondo,

UNIMEDTH Celebrates 2025 World Physiotherapy Day

The University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), Ondo State, on Monday

NAFDAC Seals Illegal Cosmetic Production Facility In Lagos

The National Agency For Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has

NAFDAC Seals Illegal Herbal Medicine Facility in Kaduna

NAFDAC has shut down an illegal herbal medicine manufacturing facility in Mararaba

Aiyedatiwa Hails Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye As He Commissions Mind Specialist Hospital And Drug Rehabilitation Centre In Ondo

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday, August 22,

Customs Hands Over Seized Fake Drugs to NAFDAC in Port Harcourt

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area 1 Command, has handed

Ondo Government, FAO To Partner On Food Security And Land Reforms

Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has assured the Food and

Plantain Pseudostem Is The New Oil Waiting To Be Harnessed – Lucaskakaki

The President of Ekimogun Youths Connect, Comrade Famakinwa Lucaskakaki has described plantain

Nigeria Needs Collective Efforts To Address Challenges Facing Cocoa Production – Aiyedatiwa

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for collective

Maize Processing Executive Arraigned Over N21.5 million Fraud

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,

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