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Oct

09

2025

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Allerged Certificate Forgery: Why I Resigned As Minister – Uche Nnaji Breaks Silence

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, News Flash, Personality

Alleged Certificate Forgery: Why I Resigned As Minister – Uche Nnaji Breaks Silence Uche Nnaji, former minister of innovation, science and technology, says his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet is not an admission of guilt but a mark of respect for due process. Nnaji resigned on Monday following allegations of certificate forgery against him. An investigation by PREMIUM TIMES revealed Nnaji did not complete his university education and that both the bachelor’s degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate he presented to Tinubu, as well as to the offices of the secretary to the government of the federation…

Sep

22

2025

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Senator Natasha’s Trial Stalled, New Date Picked

Crime, Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash

Senator Natasha’s Trial Stalled, New Date Picked The trial of suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, which was schedule to begin on Monday has been stalled due to an objection raised by the defendant. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is standing trial over cybercrime charges brought against her by the federal government before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Mohammed Abubakar, and was granted bail, following which Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned till September 22 for the commencement of trial. During proceedings…

Sep

22

2025

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No Visa For Corrupt Nigerian Officials – US Declares

Foreign Affairs, Crime, News Flash

No Visa For Corrupt Nigerian Officials – US Declares The United States has declared that corrupt Nigerian government officials will face visa restrictions, reiterating that there is no limit on accountability. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria gave the warning in a statement released on Monday via its official X handle. “Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability. Even when high-profile individuals engage in corruption, they can be barred from receiving U.S. visas,” the Mission stated. The warning comes just hours after Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, was petitioned before U.S. authorities over alleged unlawful acquisition of multimillion-dollar…

Sep

18

2025

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Internet Fraudsters Responsible For Stricter Visa Restrictions Against Nigerians – EFCC

Crime, Immigration, News Flash

Internet Fraudsters Responsible For Stricter Visa Restrictions Against Nigerians – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has blamed suspects involved in internet fraud and money laundering for subjecting Nigerians to stricter visa restrictions criteria abroad. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commission on Tuesday. The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, called on youths in the South-South region to resist the lure of internet fraud and other financial crimes, describing fraud as a deadly trap that destroys lives and futures. According to the EFCC boss, “Internet fraud, money laundering, and economic sabotage cost Nigeria…

Sep

11

2025

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EFCC Arraigns ‘PDP Campaign DG’ Over ‘N26m Money Laundering, Vote-Buying’ During By-Election

Crime, News Flash, Politics

EFCC Arraigns ‘PDP Campaign DG’ Over ‘N26m Money Laundering, Vote-buying’ During By-Election The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two suspects before a federal high court in Abuja over alleged money laundering and vote-buying involving N26 million. In a statement on Wednesday, Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, said the suspects, Esther Dawaki and Shehu Aliyu Fatange, were brought before Emeka Nwite, presiding judge, on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, money laundering, and accepting cash payments above the threshold permitted by law. Oyewale said they were arrested on August 16, 2025, in Kaduna with N26,463,000, suspected to be earmarked…

Sep

11

2025

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‘Obi Of Lagos’, Three Others Arrested Over Illegal Installation Ceremony

Crime, Lagos, News Flash

‘Obi Of Lagos’, Three Others Arrested Over Illegal Installation Ceremony Self-proclaimed Obi of Lagos, identified as Chibuike Azubike, alongside three others, are in police custody over alleged arrangements to perform an illegal installation ceremony slated for Saturday in Amuwo Odofin. In a statement on Wednesday, the deputy spokesperson for the state police command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, said the venue, also billed for the unveiling of a prototype for the palace building of the traditional ruler, has been sealed to prevent the event from taking place. Mr Babaseyi said, “The Lagos State Police Command today, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, successfully arrested a…

Aug

26

2025

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NAFDAC Cautions As Fake Postinor-2 Hits Nigerian Market

Crime, Drugs, Health, News Flash

NAFDAC Cautions As Fake Postinor-2 Hits Nigerian Market The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the presence of falsified batches of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg), an emergency contraceptive pill, in the market. In a statement on Monday, the agency said the counterfeit versions, identified as Type 1 and Type 2, were discovered after the authorised importer, Society for Family Health (SFH), confirmed it did not import those consignments. According to NAFDAC, the fake packs carried noticeable errors such as a misspelt verification sticker reading “Veify” instead of “Verify” and the phrase “Distributed in…

Aug

26

2025

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Court Orders Six Banks To Provide IGP With Information On Accounts Linked To Sowore

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash

Court Orders Six Banks To Provide IGP With Information On Accounts Linked To Sowore The federal high court in Abuja has ordered six banks to provide the inspector-general of police (IGP) with information pertaining to the accounts connected to Omoyele Sowore, an activist and publisher. Emeka Nwite, the presiding judge, issued the order on Tuesday following an ex-parte application moved by Wisdom Madaki, counsel to the IGP. The defendants in the suit are Sowore, Sahara Reporters Media Foundation, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, Opay Digital Services Ltd, Moniepoint, and Kuda Microfinance…

Aug

26

2025

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Man Arrested For Burning US Flag To Protest Trump’s Order

Crime, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

Man Arrested For Burning US Flag To Protest Trump’s Order A protestor was arrested near the White House after setting fire to an American flag to demonstrate against President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting such acts, police said Tuesday. The arrest on Monday evening came hours after Trump signed an order directing the Justice Department to pursue legal action against flag-burners, despite Supreme Court rulings that say burning of US flags is constitutionally protected. “I’m burning this flag as a protest to that illegal fascist president that sits in that house,” the man shouted into a bullhorn in Lafayette Park,…

Aug

20

2025

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INEC Declares Labour Party’s Bright Ngene Winner Of Enugu South Rerun While Serving 7-Year Jail Term

Crime, News Flash, Politics

INEC Declares Labour Party’s Bright Ngene Winner Of Enugu South Rerun While Serving 7-Year Jail Term The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bright Ngene of the Labour Party as the winner of the rerun election held in Enugu South 1 State Constituency. INEC on Tuesday declared Ngene the winner of the rerun election, bringing to an end the prolonged crisis that had trailed multiple failed attempts to conduct the court-ordered poll. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee. Meanwhile, Ngene is currently remanded at…