The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Benue State Government have taken steps to deepen their relationship with a new round of discussions aimed at strengthening transportation safety, institutional capacity and technical cooperation in support of the state’s maritime and blue economy agenda. The latest engagement was coming weeks after the Director General of NSIB, Capt. Alex Badeh led a high level delegation to Makurdi following the boat accident on the River Benue that claimed 11 lives. During that visit, the NSIB team carried out an on the spot safety assessment, met with Governor Hyacinth Alia at the…
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A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in the Apo, Abuja has granted the final forfeiture of properties linked to a business woman, Ms Aisha Achimugu to the federal government. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the order on Thursday in a judgment on the application for final forfeiture of the properties by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC). The properties included: jewelries worth N4,645,170, 294.9, 11 exotic cars worth N4.293,000, 000 and N30, 000,000 cash. Details later…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Wednesday secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the federal government. Delivering judgment, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, held that the Commission had successfully established that the properties were reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities and were not acquired from lawful sources of income. Among the forfeited properties are: Rayhaan University, Kebbi State, including the Rayhaan University Permanent Site, Rayhaan University Temporary Site, Rayhaan University Third Site, the Rayhaan University…
Troops of Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 13 kidnap victims during separate intelligence-led operations in Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas of Zamfara state. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja in a statement issued Wednesday said in the first operation, troops of Sector 2 in Bagega responded swiftly to credible intelligence on armed terrorists moving on motorcycles towards Tungan Kudaduku in Anka LGA. He noted that the troops, guided by real-time surveillance, pursued and engaged the terrorists with overwhelming firepower, forcing them to abandon their mission and flee. Danja added: “A follow-up search of…
Terrorists on Wednesday attacked a secondary school in Kogi State while students were writing the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination, abducting the school principal and an unspecified number of students. The terrorists invaded the school during the examination, causing panic among students, teachers, and other staff before whisking away their victims to an unknown destination. The attack was coming few days after troops rescued students, pupils and teachers of Oriire schools in Oyo state However, security agencies have reportedly launched efforts to track down the kidnappers and secure the safe release of those abducted. As of the time of…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a railway vandalism syndicate and recovered stolen rail tracks valued at approximately ₦200 million. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka in a statement issued Tuesday said the breakthrough followed a timely tip-off from a vigilant member of the public. Acting on the credible intelligence, operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit swiftly mobilised to Gambari, Orile-Igbon area of Oyo State, where they intercepted the suspects on 14 July, 2026 at about 1:45 p.m. before the stolen railway materials could be moved to their final destination. Olayinka noted that…
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the University of Abuja have deepened collaboration on the Smart Climate Project. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, on Tuesday led the University’s management team on a courtesy visit to the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Prof. Charles Anosike, Fawehinmi said the visit undertaken on behalf of the Governing Council of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, under the leadership of Distinguished Senator Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, was aimed at advancing discussions on the Smart Climate Project and other areas of mutual interest. Key areas…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Tuesday in Abuja called on drivers to ensure that they imbibe precautionary measures while transiting from one destination to another. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed explained that driving in the rain could be risky because one’s visibility is reduced and there are usually hazardous and slippery conditions on the road. As such, motorists, he noted, are always urged to take precautions while driving in order to ensure they reach their destinations safely. Accordingly, Mohammed added that drivers are warned to ensure that before embarking on a journey during the rainy season, they should…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has denied leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the decision of President Bola Tinubu to maintain Muslim-Muslim ticket. Recall that the ruling party last Friday unveiled Vice President Kashim Shettima as the running mate of Tinubu. But Dogara in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Dr Dominic Alancha denied reports in some sections of the media that he was planning to leave the party. The former lawmaker urged members of the public and the media to disregard the fake reports and rely only on verified information from…
The federal government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The Federal Ministry of Education announced that the letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment, dated 18 June, 2026 has been withdrawn. This, it said, was to allow for a comprehensive review and broader consultations with all relevant stakeholders before a final decision is taken. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa in a statement issued Monday directed that the proposal be placed on hold in line with…