Tag: Investigation

The much-anticipated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, has finally taken effect in Gaza, following a tense three-hour delay that saw at least 19 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes. The truce faced a dramatic hold-up as Israel insisted fighting would not stop until Hamas provided the names of the first three hostages…

Kehinde Fajobi The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has attributed its recent increase in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to the rising cost of global crude oil. In a statement issued on its official X handle on Sunday, January 19, 2025, the refinery announced that its ex-depot price had been adjusted from…

Kehinde Fajobi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has criticised social media support for the suspect who killed one of its officers, Assistant Superintendent Aminu Sahabi Salisu, while on duty in Anambra State. Salisu was fatally shot on Friday, January 17, 2025, during a raid to apprehend suspected internet fraudsters in Awka. In a…

The Catholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State, has officially suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from his priestly duties after revelations surfaced that he had secretly married a woman in the United States. In a statement issued on Thursday, January 16, 2025, titled “Decree of Suspension,” the Diocese confirmed that Fr. Oghenerukevwe’s suspension follows evidence…

US President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to delay the impending TikTok ban through an executive order once he assumes office on the 20th of January, 2025. He also proposed a groundbreaking deal that would grant the United States a 50% ownership stake in the app’s American operations. “I envision the U.S. holding a 50% stake…

Kehinde Fajobi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured victories in 16 of the 18 declared local government areas in the Ondo council elections, according to the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC). Joseph Aremo, the ODIEC chairman, announced the results on Sunday in Akure, confirming that APC also won all councillorship seats in the…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to establish a high-powered committee to investigate recurring fuel tanker explosions across Nigeria and implement measures to prevent further tragedies. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Sunday while visiting the Emir of Suleja to commiserate with victims of Saturday’s tanker explosion at Dikko Junction…

Kehinde Fajobi Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has promised that vandals responsible for damaging and stealing transmission cables in Abuja, which plunged over 60% of the city into darkness, will face severe consequences. Speaking during a media chat on Sunday, Wike confirmed that suspects had been arrested and would be charged with economic…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit filed by Chidi Lloyd and 20 other former Rivers State council chairmen seeking to extend their tenure beyond its expiration on 16 June 2024. The ex-chairmen based their claim on an amendment to the local government law by the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers…

Kehinde Fajobi Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Sunday to represent Nigeria at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima will engage in bilateral meetings, workshops, and forums during the annual gathering. “While in Davos, the…

The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has expressed grave concern over a leaking well-head owned by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) at Bukuma, located in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. In a statement released on the 19th of January, 2025, NOSDRA’s Director General, Chukwuemeka Woke, shared insights…

Manchester United suffered a 3-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion in a challenging Premier League clash on Sunday, with standout performances from Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma. The defeat, marked by a costly error from goalkeeper Andre Onana, left United further adrift in their bid to climb the table. Brighton opened the scoring…

The Joint Consultative Forum (JCF) of Katsina State Government-owned Tertiary Institutions has voiced deep disappointment over the government’s failure to meet their critical demands, particularly the long-awaited implementation of the National Minimum Wage (NNMW). In a powerful statement signed by the union’s chairman, Comrade Muhammad Nasir, and shared with journalists in Katsina, the JCF reflected…

Kehinde Fajobi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful despite the country’s challenges, stressing that the obstacles are surmountable. Jonathan made this statement during the commissioning of the Soybean Plant and Refinery by the CSS Group in Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, over the weekend. He also attended the birthday…

Kehinde Fajobi Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied any connection to the $52.8 million recently repatriated to Nigeria from the United States, insisting that the funds belong to Nigerian oil magnate Kola Aluko. In a statement titled There is No Such Thing as Diezani Loot, released through her counsel, Prof. Mike Ozekhome…

Bandit leader Bello Turji has issued a chilling warning to residents of villages near Shinkafi, threatening dire consequences for anyone venturing to the Shinkafi market. Sources close to the region revealed to Zagazola Makama that Turji’s message was unambiguous defiance would be met with brutal retaliation. This ominous threat appears to be a strategic ploy…

Kehinde Fajobi Gunmen invaded the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Eagle Parish in Idiroko, Ogun State, on Sunday, killing Prophet Yomi Adetula during a service. The attack occurred around 10:30 am at the church on Baggage Road, Odo Eran, in Ipokia Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, three armed men entered the church, fired a…

Kehinde Fajobi Members of the recently dissolved Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) have filed a ₦619 million lawsuit against Governor Godwin Obaseki, challenging their removal before the end of their tenure. The claimants—Justice James Oyomire (retd), Mrs Gladys Idahor, Uduafi Gabriel, Felix Ebhota, Anthony Okekuoyen Michael Ekhaisomi, and Vincent Aimienota—brought the case before the…

Kehinde Fajobi Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed disappointment over Nigerians’ continued disregard for warnings about the dangers of scooping fuel from fallen tankers. This follows a tragic tanker explosion on Saturday, 18 January 2025, at Dikko Junction on the Abuja-Kaduna highway, which claimed 86 lives, including those of a pregnant woman and children. The…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to begin a nationwide campaign to educate Nigerians on the dangers of scooping fuel from fallen tankers, following a tragic explosion in Niger State. The incident, which occurred at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area, claimed over 80 lives and left…

The Katsina State Police Command reported on Saturday that it successfully neutralised seven suspected bandits after thwarting their attack on Ruwan Dorowa Village in Dutsinma Local Government Area. The operation also led to the recovery of 109 rustled animals, including 61 cows, 44 sheep, 2 donkeys, 1 goat, and 1 dog. According to the police…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, is set to commence the commissioning of six major road projects across the six Area Councils in the FCT on Monday, January 20, 2025. These projects are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure and improve mobility within the territory. According to a statement by…

Miss Abasifreke Joseph, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, recounted her harrowing experience after being kidnapped on January 9, along Enugu-Ezike Road. Joseph, who was traveling to Kogi for her service, spent five days in captivity, enduring torture and extreme hunger at the hands of her captors. Joseph was freed on January 13 and…

Washington, D.C. — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Washington on Saturday, gearing up for his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Accompanied by his wife, Melania, and other family members, Trump landed at Dulles International Airport before heading to a private event at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, where…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on US President-elect Donald Trump to take immediate action in identifying and recovering proceeds of corruption traced to former and current Nigerian public officials and their associates. In a letter dated January 18, 2025, signed by SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organization emphasized the importance…