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Credit: @IsraeliPM via X Continue reading →: Netanyahu Applauds U.S. Sanctions on ICC Judges and ProsecutorsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for imposing additional sanctions on judges and prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC), whom he described as “politicised.” In a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Netanyahu…
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Credit: @jidesanwoolu via X Continue reading →: Sanwo-Olu Inspects Sangotedo Agro Food Hub, Says Project Near CompletionGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced that the mid-level Agro Food Hub under construction in Sangotedo, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, is over 90 percent complete, with finishing touches currently underway. The governor disclosed this during an inspection visit on Tuesday, noting that the project is designed to strengthen…
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Credit: @PeterObi via X Continue reading →: Peter Obi Slams Proposal to Raise Political Leaders’ SalariesFormer Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its recent proposal to review and increase the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Wednesday, August 20,…
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Credit: @elrufai via X Continue reading →: El-Rufai Warns ADC Vanguard Against Fabricating StatementsFormer Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has cautioned a political group he described as “ADC Vanguard” against circulating fabricated statements on social media and attributing them to him. The warning followed a now-deleted post on X, which quoted El-Rufai as making remarks he denied ever issuing. In a statement…
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Credit: @adeyanjudeji via Instagram Continue reading →: Deji Adeyanju Calls for Voting Rights for Nigerian Correctional Facility InmatesHuman rights advocate and controversial legal practitioner, Deji Adeyanju Esq., has urged the Nigerian government to extend voting rights to inmates in correctional facilities, arguing that such a step would strengthen the country’s democracy. In a statement shared on his verified X handle on August 20, 2025, Adeyanju stressed that…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via X Continue reading →: Kolo Muani Poised for Juventus Move Amid Calm Transfer StanceFrench striker Randal Kolo Muani is expected to join Juventus before the close of the summer transfer window, despite no deal being finalized yet. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who shared an update on X, the 25-year-old forward remains relaxed about his future and is not in talks…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via X Continue reading →: Galatasaray in Talks with Manchester City Over Manuel Akanji TransferTurkish giants Galatasaray have stepped up their pursuit of Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, with negotiations currently ongoing in the United Kingdom. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who confirmed the development on August 20, 2025, discussions are underway between Galatasaray, Manchester City, and the player’s representatives. However, no final…
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Credit: @officialnyscng via X Continue reading →: NYSC Condemns Assault on Female Corps Member in AnambraThe National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has expressed deep concern over the assault of a female corps member by operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Group in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. In a statement signed by Caroline Embu, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, the NYSC management…
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Credit: @Tesla_AI via X Continue reading →: Tesla Begins Testing Full Self-Driving Software in JapanElon Musk’s Tesla has commenced real-world testing of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised software on public roads in Yokohama, Japan, marking a significant step forward in the company’s global autonomous driving ambitions. The automaker showcased the development in a video posted on its official Tesla AI X handle, which featured…
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Credit: officialEFCC via X Continue reading →: Police Warn Public Against False Claims on USSD CodesThe Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a public clarification dismissing viral claims circulating on social media regarding the use of certain Nigeria Police Force to detect or remove hackers from mobile phones. In a statement released on its official X handle, the Force warned that the message suggesting that…
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Credit: newcastleunited.com Continue reading →: Newcastle United Responds to Alexander Isak’s Social Media Post Amid Transfer SpeculationNewcastle United have issued an official statement following a social media post by striker Alexander Isak on August 19, 2025, which has fueled speculation about his future at the club. In the statement released via the club’s official website, Newcastle expressed disappointment over the post but stressed that Isak remains…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X Continue reading →: IGP, Ministry of Housing Partner to Provide Affordable Homes for Police OfficersThe Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced a strategic collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to deliver affordable housing for police officers across the country. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: NAF, Czech Republic Strengthen Defence Partnership for Security, DevelopmentThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to deepen defence cooperation with the Czech Republic as part of efforts to bolster national security, regional stability, and economic growth. In a statement posted on its official X handle on August 19, 2025, the NAF disclosed that the agreement was highlighted…
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Credit: @officialEFCC via X Continue reading →: Court Jails Internet Fraudster in Kaduna, EFCC ConfirmsThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of an internet fraudster, Muhammad Kabiru, in Kaduna State for engaging in online impersonation and romance scam. In a statement released on its official X handle, the Commission disclosed that Justice M.J. Zubairu of the Kaduna State High Court,…
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Credit: @CustomsNG via X Continue reading →: Customs, Shippers’ Council Meet Over Implementation of B’Odogwu Unified SystemThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has held a high-level consultation with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on the rollout of the Unified Customs Management System, popularly known as B’Odogwu, as part of its ongoing modernisation drive and trade facilitation efforts. In a press release issued by the Customs National Public…
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Credit: @PeterObi via X Continue reading →: Former Governor Warns Against Vote-Buying, Calls It “Licence to Loot”The former governor of Anambra State and former Labour Party presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has raised strong concerns over the growing trend of vote-buying in Nigeria, describing it as one of the greatest dangers confronting the nation’s democracy. In a statement shared on his verified X handle on August 19,…
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Credit: @theMadridZone via X Continue reading →: Vinicius Jr’s Contract Talks with Real Madrid Hit Roadblock Over Salary DemandsContract renewal negotiations between Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid have stalled, with the Brazilian forward demanding a pay package on par with new signing Kylian Mbappe, according to a report by Madrid Zone on its verified X handle. The report stated:“Contract renewal talks between Vini Jr & Real Madrid are…
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Credit: @paulmasonnews via X Continue reading →: Media Practitioner Warns Europe After Leaders’ White House Meeting with Trump, ZelenskyyEuropean journalist and author of Postcapitalism, Paul Mason, has expressed deep concern over the outcome of the rare meeting between European leaders, United States President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, held to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In a series of posts on his verified…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X Continue reading →: Nigeria Police Concludes Nationwide Cybercrime Training, Arrests Suspects in Abuja and LagosThe Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with Radio Tactics Group Limited, has concluded a nationwide specialized capacity training program on the Athena Forensic Intelligence Solution (AFIS) aimed at enhancing officers’ digital, forensic, and intelligence capabilities to combat cyber-related crimes. According to a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer,…
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Credit: @officialEFCC via X Continue reading →: EFCC Secures Conviction of Three Internet Fraudsters Arrested near OBJ Presidential LibraryThe Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of three internet fraudsters before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. In a statement on Monday, August 18, 2025, the EFCC revealed that the convicts — Oyatokun…
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Credit: @aonanuga1956 via X Continue reading →: U.S. Commends Nigeria on Arrest of Wanted Ansaru LeadersThe United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria has lauded the Nigerian Government and security forces following the arrest of two wanted leaders of the terror group Ansaru. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the Mission commended the operation, describing it as a milestone in the nation’s counterterrorism…
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Credit: @tokunbo_wahab via X Continue reading →: Lagos State Begins Enforcement of Single-Use Plastics Ban at Oniwaya Market, AgegeThe Lagos State Government has commenced the enforcement of its ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUP), beginning operations at Oniwaya Market in Agege. The State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement in a post shared on his verified X handle on Monday, August 18, 2025, accompanied…
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Credit: @SpursOfficial via X Continue reading →: Tottenham Hotspur Announce New Long-Term Deal for Djed SpenceTottenham Hotspur have confirmed that defender Djed Spence has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term contract. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, August 18, 2025, the Premier League side said: “We are delighted to announce that Djed Spence has signed…
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Credit: @PeterObi via X Continue reading →: Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Guard PVCs as “Bridge to a New Nigeria”Former Governor of Anambra State and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to regard their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) as the most powerful tool for building a better nation. In a statement posted on his official X handle on Monday, August 18, 2025, Obi…
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Credit: @sentdefender via X Continue reading →: European Leaders to join Trump, Zelenskyy at White House for Talks on Russia-Ukraine ConflictA high-level meeting on the Russia-Ukraine conflict is set to take place at the White House, bringing together U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and nearly half a dozen European leaders, alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. According to a report by OSINT Defender on its verified…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: NAF Concludes First Civilian Harm Mitigation Course, Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Civilians in Conflict ZonesThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reiterated its frontline commitment to safeguarding civilians in conflict areas with the successful completion of the first batch of its Civilian Harm Mitigation (CHM) in Air Operations course. In a statement released on its official X handle, NAF confirmed that the five-day training was…
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Credit: @RT_India_news Continue reading →: India Boosts Russian Oil Imports to 2 Million BPD Despite U.S. Tariff UncertaintyIndia has increased its imports of Russian crude oil, reaching up to 2 million barrels per day (BPD) in August 2025, despite uncertainty over potential U.S. secondary tariffs, RT India News has reported. According to the outlet, data from commodities tracker Kpler shows that Russia supplied 38% of India’s estimated…
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Credit: @SERAPNigeria via X Continue reading →: SERAP Gives NASS Leaders 7 Days to Refer ‘₦3m Bribes-for-Bills’ Allegation to EFCC, ICPCThe Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to refer allegations of bribery at the National Assembly to anti-graft agencies. In a statement posted on its verified X handle on Sunday,…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via X Continue reading →: Savinho Still Keen on Tottenham Move as Talks Continue – Fabrizio RomanoFootball transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that Brazilian winger Sávio Moreira de Oliveira, popularly known as Savinho, remains interested in a move to Tottenham Hotspur, despite Manchester City’s current reluctance to sanction an exit. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Romano revealed that Spurs are…
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Credit: @CustomsNG via X Continue reading →: Customs Vows to Crush Smuggling Networks After ₦3.14bn Seizures in South-WestThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A has declared its determination to dismantle smuggling networks in the South-West following the arrest of 13 suspects and the seizure of contraband valued at ₦3.14 billion. Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu made the disclosure during a press briefing on Thursday in…
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Credit: @jidesanwoolu via X Continue reading →: Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Alara of Ilara, Oba Ogunsanwo, on 5th Coronation AnniversaryGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has joined the people of Ilara and the wider Epe Division in celebrating the fifth coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara. In a post shared on his verified X handle on Saturday, the Governor praised the…
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Credit: @Keir_Starmer via X Continue reading →: UK PM Starmer Responds to Trump-Putin Talks in AlaskaUnited Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reacted to the high-profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, stressing that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must be central to any peace negotiations. In a statement released on his verified X handle on Saturday, the Prime…
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Credit: @inecnigeria via X Continue reading →: INEC Confirms BVAS Functioning Effectively in Ongoing By-ElectionsThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is working effectively in the ongoing by-elections across parts of the country. In a post shared on its verified X handle on Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Commission posted an image of an elderly voter…
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Credit: @SkyFootball via X Continue reading →: Barcelona Register Marcus Rashford for La Liga Season Opener Against MallorcaFC Barcelona have officially registered Marcus Rashford for the upcoming La Liga season, clearing the final administrative hurdles surrounding his loan move from Manchester United. According to a report by Sky Sports Football on its verified X handle, the England international is now eligible to feature in Barcelona’s season opener…
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Credit: @inecnigeria via Facebook Continue reading →: INEC Confirms Voting in Progress at Edo State By-ElectionsThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that voting is currently underway in the 2025 by-elections in Edo State. In a post shared on its verified Facebook account on Saturday, August 16, 2025, the electoral body announced that voting had commenced at Polling Unit 15, Ward 01, Ovia North…
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Credit: @Emir_of_Gombe via X Continue reading →: Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Manga III, Passes AwayThe Emir of Gombe, His Royal Highness Alhaji Abubakar Manga III, has passed away. He died on Friday, August 15, 2025. The announcement was made on his verified X handle, where it was stated:“Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un. We announce with deep sorrow the passing of Alhaji Abubakar Manga…
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Credit: @NGRPresident via X Continue reading →: Tinubu Arrives in Dubai Ahead of State Visits to Japan, BrazilPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as the first stop on his latest international engagement before continuing to Japan and Brazil for a two-nation visit. The President’s arrival was confirmed on Friday through a video shared on the Nigerian Presidency’s official X handle, monitored by…
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Credit: liverpoolfc.com Continue reading →: Racist Abuse Incident Overshadows Liverpool’s 4-2 Win Over BournemouthThe Premier League’s opening weekend at Anfield was marred by an unexpected and disturbing incident, as Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo was subjected to racist abuse from a Liverpool supporter during his side’s clash with the Reds on Saturday. The abuse, which occurred shortly after kickoff, forced a temporary halt to…
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Credit: @FoxNews via X Continue reading →: Putin Says Ukraine War Might Not Have Happened Under Trump PresidencyRussian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that the war in Ukraine might have been avoided if U.S. President Donald Trump had been in office during 2022. Speaking during after a summit with Trump in Anchorage, Alaska, Putin remarked that he agreed with Trump’s claim that Russia would not have launched…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X Continue reading →: IGP Orders Institutional Review of Amnesty International Report on South-East NigeriaThe Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered a comprehensive institutional review of the 128-page report recently published by Amnesty International, titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria.” In a statement released on Saturday, August 16, 2025, and posted on X by the…
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Credit: Nigerian Navy via Facebook Continue reading →: Nigerian Navy Decorates Seven Newly Promoted Officers in AbujaThe Nigerian Navy decorated seven of its newly promoted officers with their new ranks at a ceremony held at the Naval Headquarters, Abuja on Friday, August 15, 2025. The event, known in naval tradition as the “Shipping of Stripes,” was announced in a statement on the Navy’s official Facebook and…
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Credit: @aonanuga1956 via X Continue reading →: APC Denies Claims Canadian Court Declared It a Terrorist OrganisationThe All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed social media reports claiming that a Canadian court declared the party a terrorist organisation, describing the allegations as false and misleading. In a statement shared by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the party’s National Publicity…
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Credit: officialEFCC via X Continue reading →: EFCC Nabs Five Suspected Illegal Miners in Akwa IbomThe Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested five suspected illegal miners for allegedly extracting and transporting ilmenite, locally known as ‘black sand,’ without the required licence. The EFCC confirmed the arrest in a statement posted on its official X handle, identifying the suspects…
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Credit: @officialEFCC via X Continue reading →: EFCC Arrests 12 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in UyoThe Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested twelve suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation carried out around Stadium Road, Unity Road, and Ekpri Nsukara in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. According to a statement posted on the Commission’s official X handle, the arrests…
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Credit: @officialEFCC via X Continue reading →: EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Edo, Recovers Firearm, VehiclesOperatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State, recovering a pump-action rifle and live cartridges from one of the suspects. According to a statement posted on the Commission’s official X handle, the arrests were carried…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X Continue reading →: IGP Orders Tight Security, Movement Restriction Ahead of Saturday’s Bye-Elections in 13 StatesAhead of the bye-elections scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025, in 13 states, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reiterated directives for the deployment of operational logistics and personnel to ensure a secure environment for free, fair, and credible polls. According to a statement by…
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Credit: @CustomsNG via X Continue reading →: Adamawa/Taraba Customs Condemns Attack on Officials, Vows Tougher Anti-Smuggling CrackdownThe Adamawa/Taraba Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has condemned the recent mob attack on its operatives in Adamawa State, warning that such acts will not deter officers from carrying out their statutory duties. In a statement posted on the Command’s official X handle, Area Controller, Comptroller Garba…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: NAF PR Officers Join Global Experts at 19th International Public Relations CongressPublic Relations (PR) officers from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have participated in the 19th International Public Relations Congress, a leading global forum for communication experts, industry leaders, and thought innovators. According to a statement posted on the NAF’s official X handle, the three-day congress, held from August 12 to…
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Credit: @NGRPresident via X Continue reading →: Tinubu Nominates Louis Odion, Ummasalma Rabiu as Executive Commissioners of FCCPC – PresidencyReplacements of two current commissioners are ongoing as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Louis Odion as Executive Commissioner, Operations, and Ummasalma Isiyaku Rabiu as Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). According to a statement released by the Presidency on its official X…
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Credit: @officialEFCC via X Continue reading →: EFCC to Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested at Hotel Near Obasanjo LibraryThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters on Friday, August 15, 2025, before Justice D. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The suspects are among 93 individuals arrested during a raid on a hotel within the precincts…
