Ex-Kogi gov’s appearance in Court Wednesday, last opportunity
The embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been advised to to avail himself in court on Wednesday over alleged N80.2bn money laundering. The former Kogi governor has…
EFCC arrests billionaire over alleged internet fraud, money laundering
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a billionaire, Hyginus Nkwocha, for alleged internet fraud and money laundering in Abuja. The Commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale,…
EFCC nabs two ex-bankers over stealing N4.2m dead customer’s money
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two former staff of Union Bank in Makurdi over alleged stealing the sum of N4,199,500 belonging to a deceased customer of…
EFCC arrests 127 suspected internet fraudsters in Akure
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 127 suspected internet fraudsters in Akure, Ondo State. The Spokesman of EFCC, Mr Dele…
Yahoo Boys’: EFCC arrests 40 in FCT
Officcials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested no fewer than 40 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo Boys’ at different locations in the Federal Capital…
Gov. Alia’s Solid Steps To Exploit Benue’s Solid Minerals
By Bridget Tikyaa Ikyado In spite of efforts of governments at various levels to diversify the economy, earn foreign exchange and create jobs, reports of illegal mining of solid minerals…
Consent of host communities mandatory before issuance of mining licenses-Minister
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has stated that the consent of host communities for mining activities is mandatory before the issuance of licenses to miners. Alake…
Tinubu holds bilateral meeting with Blinken, U.S. secretary of State
Anthony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has arrived at the State House to hold a bilateral meeting with President Bola Tinubu. He was received at the forecourt of the…
Minister orders investigation on causes of Ibadan explosion
The Minister of Solid Minerals and Development, Dr Dele Alake, has directed Mine Officers of the ministry to investigate on the root causes of the Tuesday night explosion which occurred…
FG to revoke more mining licenses in 2024, says Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says more revocation of mining license is in the offing for other categories of defaulters in 2024. Alake issued the warning…
EFCC re-arrests convicted Italian for contempt of court
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The EFCC has re-arrested a convicted Italian, Floriana De-Stefani, for failing to obey a court order upon her conviction by Justice Mojisola Dada of the…