Author: Lawan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, January 29, 2026 arraigned BFI Group Corporation, Reuben M. Jaja, Uzor Chidi Jerry, David Femi James, Imeobong Jumbo Udom, Adeola Edward and Emeka Emmanuel Okorie before Justice M.S Idris of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Jabi, Abuja for alleged fraud to the tune of €100 million (One Hundred Million Euros). They were arraigned on a five-count amended charge bordering on fraud, conspiracy and false pretence. At Thursday’s proceedings, prosecution counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN drew the attention of the court to an amended charge, dated January, 27, 2026 and filed…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Commissioner for Information and Strategy to intensify public enlightenment and sensitisation on the ongoing demolition exercises in parts of the State. The resolution followed a motion moved by Hon. Ogundipe Stephen during plenary on Tuesday, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The lawmakers also urged residents to exercise restraint and maintain peaceful conduct whenever they seek to protest or express grievances at the Lagos State House of Assembly. They cautioned against allowing individuals with selfish or ulterior motives to hijack genuine protests…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has intervened in the reported abduction of a Prospective Corps Member (PCM), Miss Binuyo Lateefah, calling for urgent inter-governmental and security collaboration to ensure her immediate rescue. The intervention followed a Matter of Urgent Public Importance raised on the floor of the House by Hon. Omolara Olumegbon, who informed lawmakers that the victim was abducted on January 22, 2026, along the Kogi axis while travelling to Taraba State for her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) assignment. She disclosed that the abductors had demanded a ransom of ₦30 million.Hon. Olumegbon urged the House to write…

NPF Pensions Limited has organised a pre-retirement enlightenment seminar for police officers, assuring them of prompt and seamless payment of retirement benefits upon exit from service. The 2026 pre-retirement seminar, which kicked off at The event Center Alausa, Lagos on Thursday, is part of a nationwide programme that will be held across the six geopolitical zones of the country. The next session is scheduled to take place in Kano for the North-West zone in February 2026. Speaking at the event, the Acting Managing Director of NPF Pensions Limited, Mr. Abdulkareem S. Gezawa, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to ensuring timely and…

A group known as the Niger Progressives & Prosperity Promoters (NPPP) has issued a strong public appeal urging Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, to contest the 2027 governorship election in Niger State. In a statement dated January 27, 2026, signed by Dr. Ibrahim K. Mohammed as convener, the group criticized the current administration under Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for what it described as excessive international travels, unfulfilled agreements, and lack of tangible development in areas like water supply, jobs, agriculture, security, and infrastructure, despite the state’s abundant resources. The statement described Malagi—a former governorship aspirant in…

Ikorodu West Local Council Developmental Area (LCDA), Lagos State, has directed the council’s Environmental Department to seal shops for 20 days over indiscriminate dumping of refuse on roads. The Chairman, Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Wednesday, gave the directive to seal shops along the NBC Road Corridor, Ebute Police Post Junction, Ipakodo, Ikorodu. The order came after Olarenwaju led efforts to clear trash illegally dumped on the road median by residents. He said his administration is committed to safeguarding public health and upholding environmental standards, ensuring continued public awareness of the hazards and health implications of indiscriminate refuse dumping. “I met…

Alleged N5.2bn fraud: Absence of ICPC, ex-JAMB registrar’s lawyers stall hearing The absence of lawyers to the prosecution and the defence in the trial of Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, the former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Wednesday, stalled hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Ojerinde had no legal representation in court when the matter was called before Justice Obiora Egwuatu. Justice Egwuatu therefore adjourned the matter until March 25 for report of settlement or for continuation of trial. The judge directed that hearing notices be…

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has commiserated with Super Eagles Captain, Wilfred Ndidi over the death of his father, Mr Sunday Ndidi. It was reported that the deceased, a retired military officer, died in a fatal road accident on Tuesday in Umunede, Ika North East Local Government Area of the State. He was reported to have been rushed to a hospital in Agbor, where he was later confirmed deadIn a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon on Wednesday in Asaba, the governor described the passing of the late Sunday as sudden, painful and a great loss,…

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye has said his country is targeting a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, noting that discussions to achieve the goal have already begun.Erdogan made this known on Tuesday in Ankara during a joint press briefing with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as part of the Nigerian leader’s State Visit to Türkiye. He disclosed that the current trade volume between both countries stands at about $2 billion. Türkiye exports aircraft, helicopters, machinery, iron and steel, as well as chemical products to Nigeria, while Nigeria exports crude oil and agricultural products to Türkiye. According…

Former presidential aide, Mr Reno Omokri, has responded to allegations linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that earlier uncomplimentary remarks he made against the President were based on information he later found to be false and which he has since publicly withdrawn. Omokri made the clarification following statements attributed to Mr Omoyele Sowore and his lawyer, Mr Abubakar Marshal, during court proceedings on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He admitted that while he had made critical comments about then-presidential candidate Bola Tinubu during the 2022–2023 election period, he believed the claims to be true at the time. However, he said…