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- 9 Jun 2015
Nuhu Ribadu Poisoned over Anti-Graft War – Obasanjo
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, ex-chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was once poisoned in the course of his duties as…
- 19 Sept 2013
How Ibori Gave me $15m Cash Bribe, Ribadu Tells UK Court
Malam Nuhu Ribadu, former chairman, Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), on Thursday told the British court hearing the ongoing asset confiscation of James Ibori, convicted former…
- 25 Jan 2026
Nigeria Treats Religious Violence as Attack on State – NSA Ribadu
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has said the federal government considers religious violence an attack on the Nigerian state, stressing that the protection of all citizens, regardless of faith,…
- 13 Mar 2013
Ribadu Fumes over Presidential Pardon for Alams
Nuhu Ribadu, former head, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said last night that the presidential pardon granted Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, former Bayelsa state…
- 28 Mar 2024
Detained Binance executive drags EFCC, NSA to court
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has has dragged the National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to court alleging violations of his fundamental…
- 9 Oct 2015
Buhari Rules Out Second Term for Lamorde, EFCC Boss
President Muhammadu Buhari may have ruled out a second term for Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to a report by the Punch. Former…
- 21 Sept 2010
2011: Politicians Take War to Facebook, Others
POLITICAL office seekers have turned to social media and social networking sites to woo Nigeria’s literate but apathetic voters ahead of the 2011 general elections but this rapidly growing segment of…
- 13 Mar 2025
CBN Enlists Law Enforcement Agents to Fight Commoditization of Naria
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised alarm over the commoditization of Naria in commercial cities in the country and enlisted security and law enforcement agents to tackle the menace. CBN pointed…
- 4 Apr 2024
FG in Talks with INTERPOL to Extradite Anjarwalla, Fugitive Binance Executive
Discussions have been in top gear between the Federal Government (FG) and the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) to facilitate the extradition of Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Binance chief…
- 9 May 2024
Imposition Of 0.5 % Cybersecuruty Levy Is Anti people, Says CNF
The Cloud Network Foundation ( CNF) has called on the federal government to immediately rescind the decision on the implementation of the 0.5 per cent tax on cybersecurity. In statement released…
- 19 Feb 2025
FG Files Fresh $81.5Bn Suits against Binance for Economic Losses
Federal government has asked an Abuja Federal High Court to compel Binance to pay N79.51 billion and N231 million, which is equivalent to $81.5 billion, as penalty for alleged economic losses caused…
- 16 Feb 2025
Binance Chief Insists Some FG Officials, Reps Demand $150m Bribe
Tigran Gambaryan, top official of Binance, at the weekend, maintained his stance on the bribery allegations against some Nigerian government officials and House of Representatives members. Tigran…
- 23 Feb 2025
Again, Gambaryan, Binance Executive Accuses 3 Lawmakers, NSA of Demanding $150m Bribe
Tigran Gambaryan, head, Financial Crime Compliance Unit at Binance, cryptocurrency firm, who was detained in Nigeria for several months last year, has again alleged that three Nigerian lawmakers…
- 24 Feb 2025
Fuel Scarcity Looms as Marketers Threaten Strike over N100Bn Debt
Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to pay outstanding…
- 9 Mar 2025
NAFDAC's Fight Against Counterfeit Drugs Reaches New Heights with Ibadan Raid
National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Saturday destroyed counterfeit pharmaceuticals and other products worth about N100 billion at Moniya dump sites in Ibadan, Oyo…
- 20 Jul 2026
Nigeria, United Kingdom Share Outcome of their Fourth Security and Defence Dialogue
Nigeria and The United Kingdom held the fourth Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) Dialogue at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja, recently. The dialogue, an important…
- 9 Dec 2014
Late Yar’Adau Deceived Me, Atiku, Others are Shameless Liars-OBJ
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former president in his new memoir titled “My Watch” has accused late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adau of deceiving him about how serious his health issues were before he became…
- 7 Jan 2015
MEND Rejects Jonathan, Endorses Buhari for Presidency
Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has endorsed the candidature of the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, saying he is the…
- 14 Apr 2015
List of Biggest Political Casualties of the General Elections
The April 11 Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections have come and gone, bringing to an end over 12 months of rigorous electioneering and scheming. Winners have emerged and the also-rans are…
- 8 Oct 2016
Buhari Asks EFCC to Probe His Children if Found Corrupt
President Muhammadu Buhari has got sterner with his war against corruption as he has reportedly told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other anti-graft agencies to probe even…
- 18 Mar 2019
Malami, Onu, Others May Make Buhari’s New Cabinet
The faces of those likely to make up President Muhammadu Buhari’s new cabinet are beginning to emerge with Boss Mustapha, secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), tipped to retain his…
- 14 Feb 2024
Senate Directs Compulsory Identification of Nigerians Via BVN, NIN to Stem Criminal Activities
Senate has directed the Ministry of Interior to make registration and certification of Nigerian citizens compulsory as a way of tackling the menace of identity fraud, multiple identity and insecurity…
- 21 Feb 2024
Crypto Firm, Binance Confirms working with the Nigerian Govt to Block Dollar-Naira Exchange
Cyptocurrency giant, Binance, has said it is working with the Nigerian government to stamp out activities non-complaint with the country's regulations on its platform. Binance disclosed this in an…
- 21 May 2026
UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Concludes Visit to Nigeria
The UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), David Smith MP, concluded a three-day visit to Abuja this week, marking Nigeria as the first focus country he has visited under the UK's…
- 11 Jan 2010
Adenuga Bags Silverbird’s Man of the Year Award
Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. (CON), chairman Globacom Limited has won the 2009 Silverbird Man of the Year Award. He polled over 75 percent of the votes sent in by text messaging. Dr. Adenuga was nominated…
- 11 Jun 2025
Agriculture and its Potentials for Nigeria’s Economic Diversification
By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, Foodstuff Store Nigeria is a nation that is blessed with arable land and a teeming youthful population. For so long the nation has been tied to the fortunes…
- 14 Aug 2025
NCC Rallies Stakeholder Support to Protect Telecom Infrastructure
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to the full operationalisation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Executive Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure…
- 27 Nov 2025
IHS Nigeria Commits to National Security @ the Unveiling of the NCTC Strategic Plan
IHS Nigeria, the country’s leading communications infrastructure provider and a subsidiary of the IHS Towers Group, joined senior government officials, security leaders, members of the diplomatic…
- 25 Feb 2026
SERAP Says Phone Tapping Law Violates Human Rights, Calls for Withdrawal
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has cautioned that existing interception and surveillance regulations in the country could be deployed against civilians and critics of the…
- 13 May 2026
FG to Balance Innovation with National Security with Stronger Drone Regulations
Federal government said it is committed to the implementation of stricter, more organized drone regulations to balance innovation with national security. This came as stakeholders at the 6th…