EFCC re-arraigns 2 ex-staff of First Marina Trust for identity theft
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, re-arraigned two former staff of First Marina Trust Ltd., in a Federal High Court in Lagos […]
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Court Jails Two for Personation, Identity Theft in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 secured the conviction of two internet fraudsters for […]
Senate President reconstitutes leadership of Committees
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has reconstituted the leadership and membership of some standing and special committees of the Senate. Lawan made the announcement […]
Passport: Production hits over 38,000 in 4 months in Lagos- NIS
The Ikoyi Passport office of the Nigerian Immigration Service ( NIS), in Lagos state says it has produced 38, 280 international passports between June and […]
Inside the Pandora Box, By Dakuku Peterside
Exposing secrets in the public interest is gradually gaining public acceptance and appreciation. It is also a testament to how technology has further reduced the […]
Army buries Artillery School commandant amidst tears in Abuja
Maj.-Gen. Abraham Dusu, Commandant of Nigerian Army School of Artillery, who died at the age of 54 on Sept. 26 in Kachia, Kaduna State, was […]
Rotational presidency: Here comes another merry-go round
By Zainab Suleiman Okino In 2007 and 2011, Nigeria was practically on the edge of the precipice, due to intense wrangling over zoning of the […]
NCC’s outreach programme, Campus Conversation, debuts in Abuja
Following the re-structuring and re-branding of its existing consumer outreach programmes, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has held the maiden edition of the Campus Conversation […]
Court adjourns trial over ex-JAMB Registrar, Ojerinde’s bid to change lawyer
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the trial of former Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Dibu Ojerinde until Oct. 8.Justice […]
Court Jails Man for Attempted Bank Fraud in Gombe
Justice S.Y. Abubakar of Gombe State High Court, Gombe has convicted and sentenced one Abubakar Mohammed to four years imprisonment on a four count charge […]
Court Convicts 17 Internet Fraudsters in Uyo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Uyo Zonal Command on Friday 17 September, 2021 secured the conviction of 17 Internet fraudsters before Justice Stephen Daylop Pam of the […]
Our chairman is hale, hearty – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) says its Chairman, Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, is hale and hearty. It said that the chairman had received medical […]
Bawa: EFCC clarifies reports, says Chairman felt unwell, returned to his seat
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has reacted to reports which said the Chairman of the anti-graft agency slumped at a function to celebrate […]
Insecurity: Bandits abduct married woman, two teenage daughters in Abuja
By Idris Ibrahim Bandits suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 45-year-old married woman alongside her two teenage daughters in Abuja community, Newsdiaryonline has learnt. […]
Applicant docked for allegedly assaulting policeman
An Applicant, Emmanuel Okonkwo on Wednesday appeared in a Grade I Area Court in Karu, Abuja, for allegedly assaulting a policeman on lawful duty. The […]
2 in court for allegedly beating, stealing neighbour’s N47,900
Two men, Idoga Idogo and Ojo Obafemi on Monday appeared before a Grade I Area Court in Karu, Abuja, for allegedly beating and stealing a […]
Fake air force officer jailed 6 months for impersonation
A Zuba Grade I Area Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a 25-year-old man, Abdulmajid Mohammed to six months imprisonment for impersonating an air force […]
EFCC Records 33 Internet Fraud Convictions in 24 Hours in Port Harcourt
The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today Thursday, August 26, 2021 secured the conviction of three cyber criminals before […]
Stolen Crown, Failed Coronation and the Other Sultan
By Azu Ishiekwene Last week, while the eyes of the world were on Afghanistan, a fellow in one of Nigeria’s most tradition-bound states attempted the […]
Security bars mourners from Mohammed Fawehinmi’s residence
Some mourners who visited the residence of the late Mohammed Fawehinmi on Thursday morning were denied access by the security personnel at the entrance of […]
Flood destroys 1,567 farmlands, kills 5 in Jama’are, Bauchi
Torrential rain has destroyed no fewer than 1,567 farmlands on Tuesday in Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi state. The rain which lasted for over […]
FRSC Board promotes 445 officers
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has approved the promotion of 264 Deputy Route Commanders to the rank of Route Commanders. The FRSC Board also […]
FG extends NIN-SIM verification deadline to October 31, 2021
…As focus shifts to remote, hard-to-reach areas, schools, health centres The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber […]
Police confirm kidnap of passenger by gunmen in Osun
The Police in Osun on Tuesday confirmed the kidnapping of a traveller in Ede town, near Imesi-Ile in Obokun Local Government Area of the state. […]
2021 UTME: NIN helps in checking multiple malpractices, restores credibility—-JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lauded the introduction of the National Identification Number (NIN) in its examination exercise. This, the board said, […]