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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned former CEO of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Olasunkanmi Yisawu before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for alleged money laundering to the tune of N1.339 billion. He was arraigned on Monday, July 20, 2026, on eight counts of alleged money laundering. One of …

Post views: 100 The President of the Delta State Athletics Association, Malik Itiako Ikpokpo, has lauded the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), describing the current administration led by President Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade as intentional, proactive and highly collaborative. Speaking to FAKS MEDIA, Ikpokpo said the main difference between the current NSC …

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers in separate operations across the state, foiling a fresh kidnapping attempt and recovering a locally made pistol, live ammunition and other items allegedly linked to the kidnapping and armed robbery. The command said the operations also uncovered a suspected kidnapping syndicate believed to be involved in previous kidnappings of outlet …

Access Holdings Plc has completed the sale of 7.44% of its 93.40% stake in its Ghanaian subsidiary. This was revealed in a recent filing to the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) signed by the Company Secretary, Helen De Cardi Nelson, Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, and obtained at the weekend. Company disclosures state that the transaction results reflect continued investor interest in …

By Victor Osula, Abuja Four officers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command were nabbed at a checkpoint where they extorted money from a victim who turned out to be the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Crimes Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, a Senior Lawyer of Nigeria, SAN. According to the FCT Police Command, the …

A professor of the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University (LASU), Sylvester Odion Akhaine, will deliver the fourth Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture in Lagos on July 23, 2026. The conference, which will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, from 10am, has as its theme: “The Media, INEC, Voters and the Path to Credible Elections”. Akhaine Akhaine, a …

Post views: 12 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has expressed its deep sadness over the death of former Heartland FC General Manager, Promise Uchenna Nwachukwu. In a press release jointly signed by the President, Cosmos Chukwuemeka and Secretary, Tunde Liadi, the Imo SWAN President said Nwachukwu has dedicated many years of his life to …

Former Deputy Defense Minister, Musiliu Obanikoro, has claimed to have won the Lagos State governorship election in 2007, almost two decades after the polls, but said he has permanently shelved any ambitions of becoming governor of the state. Obanikoro, a leader of the All Progressives Congress, made the remarks during an interview on the Mic On podcast hosted by Seun …

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on the Ogoni people to trust the ongoing Ogoni dialogue process coordinated by the office of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, stressing that it is a good opportunity to seek a permanent solution to the Ogoni problem. MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, speaking in Bori, the traditional headquarters …

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) will host the annual meeting and seminar of the African Regional Committee (ARC) of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI). The program will take place from 20 to 23 July 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, with the theme: “Safeguarding Stability: Public Awareness and Crisis Preparedness for a Stronger Future” The 4-day high-level regional engagement …