The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim forfeiture order for 73 properties and thousands of electronic devices allegedly linked to a cybercrime and money laundering network involving Chinese nationals. Justice Deinde Dipeolu issued the ruling on April 23, 2025, in a suit marked FHC/L/MISC/382/2025, following an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Genting International Co. The assets forfeited include 1,596 laptops, 4,091 mobile phones, 350 foreign SIM cards, and 3,399 Nigerian SIM cards from various providers such as MTN, 9mobile, Airtel, and Glo. Other items seized were 194 routers, 205…
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Former Senate President and influential leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has dismissed concerns over the recent wave of defections from the party’s Delta State chapter, including the exit of the state governor. In a statement aimed at reassuring party members, Saraki called on loyalists to remain committed and focus on rebuilding the PDP ahead of upcoming elections. “There’s no need for panic,” he said. “Those who feel the need to leave the PDP are free to do so. But for those of us who believe in its core values, this is the time to…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to expand its proposed drug testing initiative to include political office holders and aspirants at all levels. This comes after NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), reiterated the agency’s push for mandatory drug integrity testing for prospective couples, NYSC corps members, and other groups as a strategy to combat drug abuse in Nigeria. Marwa made the remarks on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by NYSC Director-General, Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. He explained that the goal of…
Renowned Nigerian music icon, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia, has sparked widespread attention after introducing his fiancée, Natasha Osawaru, to elders of the Idoma community. Photos of the couple during the visit surfaced online, showing the Idoma elders warmly welcoming Natasha and adorning her with traditional attire, a symbolic gesture of acceptance into the community. According to reports by investigative journalist and blogger Stella Dimoko Korkus, the couple is set to hold their traditional wedding today, April 25, 2025, in Benin City, with preparations said to be complete. The development comes shortly after reports confirmed the finalization of 2Baba’s divorce from his…
Veteran Nigerian musician, Daddy Showkey, has strongly criticized Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, over his recent directive ordering the arrest of individuals wearing dreadlocks. The governor’s controversial order, captured in a viral video circulating on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), was issued during a public address to security operatives. In the clip, Governor Bago labeled dreadlocks as a symbol of “rascality” and instructed law enforcement officers to detain anyone sporting the hairstyle in the state capital, Minna. Reacting to the directive, Daddy Showkey, widely known for his signature dreadlocks, questioned the rationale behind the order. He challenged the governor…
Authorities in Benue State have commenced an investigation following the killing of a youth leader, Raphael Ikyav, also known as “Spanar,” who was stabbed to death late Wednesday. The incident occurred in the Akpehe area of Makurdi, the state capital. According to a local resident who wished to remain anonymous, Ikyav was attacked by unidentified assailants near his shop along Akpehe Road. Reports indicate that the attackers tracked him to his shop, where they repeatedly stabbed him and left him bleeding at the scene. The spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident and stated that…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug traffickers, Muntari Shu’aibu and Imrana Rabi’u, for allegedly possessing large quantities of the illicit drug Tramadol. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Bakori, in a statement on Thursday, revealed that the suspects were caught with six bales of the drug, valued at over $92,000—approximately N150 million. Bakori said the suspects were apprehended during a well-coordinated, intelligence-driven sting operation, following a tip-off. He noted that the arrest is part of broader efforts to address the root causes of violent crimes in the state, many of which are linked to drug abuse and trafficking.…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced plans to arraign three suspects in connection with a deadly attack on a Boys’ Brigade camp in Zhayidna Village, Orozo. During the incident, one camper, identified as Johnson John, was reportedly killed. The suspects—Stanley Ukweze, Dauda Yohana, and Gemu Adamu—are all residents of Wasa Village in the Karshi area. According to a statement released on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the suspects were tracked and arrested through digital analysis of the deceased’s mobile phones and other credible intelligence. At the time of their arrest, police recovered three…
At least 14 passengers have been abducted by gunmen along the Makurdi/Naka/Adoka road in Benue State. The incident occurred between 10 and 11 a.m. on Thursday, approximately three kilometers from Naka, the administrative headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area. A commercial driver, who preferred to remain anonymous for security reasons, confirmed that the two vehicles involved in the attack were a Picnic and a Sharon bus, both carrying 12 passengers each. The vehicles were reportedly en route from Makurdi when the gunmen ambushed them. Yakubu Onu, the secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at the…
Normalcy is slowly returning to Nigeria’s aviation sector following the conclusion of a nationwide strike by workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), which had caused major disruptions to flight schedules. The strike was prompted by the workers’ dissatisfaction with their conditions of service, including issues such as the non-payment of the revised national minimum wage, exclusion from arrears, and inadequate access to essential training programs. The strike had significant impacts on flight operations, with airlines like Air Peace halting services, while others, such as Ibom Air and XEJET, operated with limited schedules. The walkout followed repeated warnings from the…