Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Ogun State Government has concessioned the newly renovated Olumo Rock Tourist Centre to Whatadeal Africa as part of efforts to improve management efficiency, boost revenue generation and reposition the historic site as a leading global tourism destination. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Sesan Fagbayi, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists at the Olumo Rock Tourist Site, Abeokuta, after signing the concession agreement with the Managing Director of Whatadeal Africa, Mr Fela Bank-Olemoh. Fagbayi said the concession aligns with the commitment of the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun to leveraging public-private partnerships to drive economic growth, infrastructure…

The Delta State Police Command has rescued a two-month-old baby and arrested the child’s mother alongside two other suspects for allegedly staging a robbery and child abduction to conceal the sale of the infant. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, the incident was reported on December 15, 2025, at about 6:40pm by one Rita Ughale of Kokori, Ethiope East Local Government Area. Edafe said Ughale reported at the Ekpan Police Division that her baby was snatched during a robbery attack while she was travelling in a tricycle.…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday intervened in the lingering leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), summoning rival factions of the party to its headquarters in Abuja. The meeting brought together the faction led by Tanimu Turaki and a rival group headed by Abdulrahman Mohammed, which is backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Turaki attended the meeting alongside members of his National Working Committee, secretariat staff, and former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu. Mohammed, on his part, arrived with members of his national caretaker committee, including its secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu.…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to a fake kidnapping syndicate following a viral video showing a schoolboy pleading for his life in what was initially believed to be a real abduction. Police, however, have confirmed that the incident was a stage-managed operation allegedly orchestrated by the supposed victim, Victor Aligwo, in collaboration with his friends, with the intent of extorting money from his mother. In a statement released on Friday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad uncovered the plot after intelligence-led investigations. According to her, the case was…

The Nigeria Police Force’s National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), in a joint operation with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Secret Service, has arrested three suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos and Edo States. The arrests followed an intelligence-driven operation targeting a sophisticated phishing and cyber-fraud scheme linked to multiple corporate data breaches. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin. According to the police, the suspects allegedly carried out targeted cyber-attacks against the email systems of major corporate organisations, primarily within Nigeria, using phishing links…

The Federal Government has announced the reopening of the 47 Federal Unity Colleges that were earlier shut down across the country due to heightened security concerns. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Education, signed by Mrs Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations. According to the ministry, the reopening underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding students while ensuring the continuity of education nationwide. The Unity Colleges were closed in November 2025 following a wave of security threats, including mass abductions of schoolchildren and violent attacks in parts of the North-West,…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday destroyed more than 618 tonnes of fake, counterfeit, substandard and expired regulated products valued at ₦10.19 billion in Kano State. The destruction exercise, which covered illicit medicines, food products, cosmetics, agrochemicals and medical devices, was carried out at the North-West zonal level as part of NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and eliminate dangerous products from circulation. The exercise took place at the Kalibawa Destruction Site along Daura/Danbata Road in Kano. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the agency’s…

The Lagos State Government has commenced the removal of illegal structures along the Jakande Coastal Road as part of efforts to restore order, ease traffic congestion and address environmental nuisances along the corridor. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this via his official social media handle, stating that the operation was being carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) in collaboration with the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). According to the Commissioner, the affected structures were erected in violation of the road’s right of way, obstructing free movement of vehicles and…

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday rejected an application seeking to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, from custody. Malami, who has been in detention for about 10 days, is under investigation over several allegations, including alleged financial malfeasance in the utilisation of recovered assets and reported links to terrorist financing. The former minister has consistently denied all the allegations against him. Although the EFCC granted Malami administrative bail on November 28, he was re-detained on…

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped woman and neutralised two suspected kidnappers during an intelligence-led operation in Emohua Local Government Area of the state. The operation, carried out by operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU), Emohua Annex, followed a tip-off and intelligence-led investigation into the abduction of the victim, whose identity was withheld. She was kidnapped on Friday, December 5, 2025, along Ozuaha Road in Emohua. According to SP Grace Iringe-Koko, Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command, the victim’s brother had reported the incident on December 9, 2025, stating that the kidnappers…