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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Anti-Corruption

August 14, 2026

Ondo traditional rulers must not turn their palaces into detention centres, govt warns

The attorney general of Ondo state, Olukayode Ajulo, has warned traditional rulers against turning their palaces into courts or detention centres.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa
August 14, 2026

Many Nigerian youths greedy; ‘want car before careers, reward before work’: EFCC Chairman

“Many young people want quick results without process. They want a car before career; comfortable lifestyle before they labour. They want rewards before work,” Mr Olukoyede said.

Ola Olukoyede
August 13, 2026

Suspected bomb found on train tracks in Germany

The development has suspended other activities, including rail traffic, as investigations continue.

German police
August 12, 2026

Data protection commission probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank for data violations

NDPC has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged data protection violations.

Lotus Bank, UNILAG
August 12, 2026

Anti-corruption: Senate summons Seplat Energy, Network E&P Nigeria, All Grace Energy, Aradel, gives 48-hour deadline

The Senate has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Seplat Energy, Network E&P Nigeria, All Grace Energy and Aradel Energy to appear before its Public Accounts Committee.

Seplat Energy, Aradel
August 10, 2026

Crypto firm ‘MyTrade’ founder sentenced to prison for market manipulation, fraud

MyTrade founder was jailed for his role in a wide-ranging conspiracy to manipulate cryptocurrency markets on behalf of client cryptocurrency companies.

A man in handcuffs used to illustrate the story
August 10, 2026

‘Miracle Centres’: Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger stakeholders hail rise of CBT facilities

Stakeholders have expressed optimism that the planned adoption of computer-based testing by WAEC and NECO will reduce exam malpractice and ‘miracle centres’.

CBT centre
August 10, 2026

Police bust Ponzi, visa scam ring in Ogun, capture 23 foreigners

The police command in Ogun raided a residential building and arrested 23 foreign nationals in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme and visa scam in the Ota area.

Armed female cops
August 10, 2026

NFT startup Few and Far founder charged with fraud

Mr Tarsha was the founder and sole equity owner of Few and Far, a startup that claimed to be developing a decentralised marketplace for non-fungible tokens.

Taj Tarsha
August 10, 2026

Maryam Qayum jailed 12 years for illegally issuing three million opioid prescriptions to drug dealers

Maryam Qayum was jailed 12 years and six months for operating her Kingwood medical clinic as an illegal pill mill that issued prescriptions for three million opioid pills.

Note seized from Qayum’s clinic showing cash prices for control substance prescriptions