CORNELIUS OLATUNJI ADEBAYO (FEB 24, 1941 TO JUNE 25, 2025): A LIFE OF SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
By Tunde Olusunle He was already a household name in the old Kwara State by the time I first heard of him. "Old Kwara State" within this context will include the…
How man killed his 5-year-old cousin after parents failed to pay ransom – Police
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction and killing of a five-year-old boy in Udi Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson Daniel…
Afrobasket: D’Tigers eliminated, lose chance at Tinubu’s $100,000 cash reward
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have bowed out of the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Angola after falling 91-75 to Senegal in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night. The game began on…
PSC Approves Promotion of 952 ASPs To DSPs, Decline Promotion of 176 Found To Have Retired And Another 3 Suspected To Have Died; Argungu warns beneficiaries to imbibe the spirit of nationalism and respect for laws and regulations of the service
By Ebinum Samuel The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of Nine hundred and fifty two (952) Assistant Superintendents of Police to the next rank of Deputy Superintendents. The Commission…
Ondo state: Lessons from success story on security
By Ayo Baje Quote: "Amotekun Corp’s lofty journey has been one of remarkable achievements and unwavering resilience. Our brave men and women have scaled the most daunting challenges, confronting terrorists, bandits and…
Tinubu abolishes 5% telecom tax, offers relief to millions of Nigerians
Millions of telecom subscribers across Nigeria have received welcome news as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially scrapped the planned 5% excise duty on telecommunications services. The levy, introduced under the…
Nigerian gov approves N10bn for pension arrears
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the release of ₦10 billion to offset long-standing pension arrears owed to retirees in the state. The move, according to the government, is aimed…
Babachir turned against Tinubu after missing out on VP slot – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has alleged that former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, became critical of President Bola…
Nigerian-born Beninese football star Razak Omotoyossi dies at 39
Former Beninese international striker, Razak Omotoyossi, has passed away at the age of 39. His death was confirmed on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, by his former Swedish club, Helsingborgs IF, where…
Anambra Police Command Warns Vigilante Groups Quasi-security Outfits Against Brutality, Abuse Of Authority
The Anambra Police Command has warned vigilante groups and other quasi-security outfits against acts of brutality or abuse of authority against residents of the State. The Command gave the warning on…
Two drug kingpins Emami, Akpomuai convicted, sentenced to 10 years imprisonment
By Ebinum Samuel Their conviction an indication NDLEA strategies are working, says Marwa Two notorious drug kingpins: 37-year-old Ajetsibo Emami popularly known as ‘Warri Kinsman’ and 51-year-old Solomon Akpomuai have been convicted…
Abdul Oroh and a Durable Coalition for Hope in Nigeria-by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Abdul Oroh is an unlikely avatar of the Nigerian dream. An Afenmai from Ivbiaro in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State in the south-south of Nigeria, Abdul…
Missing Nigerian woman found dead in United States
Authorities in Illinois, United States, have confirmed that human remains discovered in the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve belong to Olasinmibo Abosede, a 42-year-old Nigerian woman popularly known as Sinmi, who…
Key takeaways from our tour of Enugu and Ebonyi states, by Bayo Onanuga
We returned to Abuja on Saturday after a three-day working tour of Enugu and Ebonyi States as members of the National Communication Team, led by Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister…
Security Expert Commends AIG Fayoade, CP Lateef, DCP Akinbisehin
By Ebinum Samuel The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG, in charge of Zone 2 in Lagos, Mr Adegoke M. Fayoade and the Deputy Commissioner of Police,DCP, heading the State Criminal Investigation…
Edo Police Nabs Inspector, Others Over Robbery, Extortion, Brutality
By Ebinum Samuel The Edo State Police Command, according to its spokesman , CSP Moses Joel Yamu, said it has uncovered and dismantled a criminal syndicate involving a serving police officer…
Notorious drug kingpin arrested in Delta as NDLEA intercepts N7.8bn opioids in Rivers
By Ebinum Samuel Destroys 48,750kg skunk in Enugu, Taraba forests; recovers 538,980 pills of tramadol in Kogi, Kaduna, Gombe, others; arrests woman, son for drug trafficking in Lagos Three years after launching…
GM LASTMA URGES MOTORISTS TO EXHIBIT ABSOLUTE COMPLIANCE AND UNCOMPROMISING OBSERVANCE OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AS THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT COMMENCES THE SECOND PHASE OF OGUDU–IFAKO BRIDGE REHABILITATION
By Ebinum Samuel In steadfast pursuit of its avowed mandate to guarantee the uninterrupted mobility of persons and goods across Lagos amidst the execution of critical infrastructural interventions, the Lagos State…
BREAKING: We’ve captured Nigeria’s most wanted terror kingpin -Ribadu
Security forces have captured Abu Baraa, the notorious leader of the Ansaru terrorist network, after an intensive operation that spanned several months. National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu…
How Okonjo-Iweala disappointed those who don’t wish Nigeria well – APC G3
A support group of the ruling All Progressives Congress, the APC Grassroots Governance Group, APC G3, on Friday said the credit given to the present administration by the Director-General (DG)…
Min of Agric partners NDLEA on alternatives to illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users
By Ebinum Samuel As Marwa meets Kyari on areas of collaboration to enhance food, national securityThe Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has assured the National Drug Law…
PSC Acquires Portal For Police Recruitment
By Ebinum Samuel Following the successful meeting with representatives from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, yesterday in Abuja, the Police Service Commission is set to decentralise Police recruitment…
Two Nigerians caught with $500k drugs in Lebanese hotel
At least, two Nigerians were arrested in July in Beirut, Lebanon, for allegedly smuggling 156 cocaine capsules, weighing about three kilograms, valued at more than $500,000. PUNCH Metro learnt on Thursday…
DSS captures ex-Shekau fighter reportedly behind deadly Kwara, Niger attacks
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended a notorious bandit leader said to be responsible for multiple deadly attacks in Niger and Kwara states. The suspect, Abubakar Abba,…
Caprecon Foundation Empowers Youth with Skills and Hope
By Halima Abdulazeez Caprecon Foundation, led by Dr. Dollin Holt and his dedicated team, continues to make a remarkable impact. Their recent efforts in Warri focus on creating environments and resources…
Police Recruitment: PSC Move To Stop Corruption, Meets With State Governments
By Ebinum Samuel The Police Service Commission today, Thursday August 14th 2025 met with representatives of the government of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to…
Global echoes of Nigeria’s best innovators
By Ayo Oyoze Baje Quote: "Technology helps solves the problem of access and quality in education. It can go where good teachers will refuse to go and give students the benefit of the…
Drug war: Why President Tinubu ‘ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – NSA Ribadu, AGF Fagbemi
By Ebinum Samuel Commend Marwa’s leadership as Agency empowers strategic commands, formations with 48 new vehiclesIt’s a milestone made possible by the President’s strategic support, says Marwa The National Security Adviser Mallam…
23 KG and a Dream
By Yomi Olusunle The world felt like it was holding its breath. I stood in the cold fluorescent light at Manchester Airport, dragging a suitcase that weighed exactly 23 kilograms. My…
Citadel De Continental Hotel & Suites
Located on 16 Adegbola Street, off Anifowoshe, Ikeja, Citadel De Continental Hotel & Suites, has redefines luxury, elegance and comfort in hospitality genre. With elegant, stylist staff comporting 21st Century hospitality…
AND THE KING FELL “YAKATA” ON THE RUNWAY OF INDISCRETION
By Tunde Olusunle Self-glorification by way of the conferment of verbose aliases and honorifics on themselves, has long been the vogue among Nigerian music artists. Those from the Yoruba country are…
Obasanjo threatens to drag EFCC to Court over Hotel Raid
The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of invading its premises in the early hours…
Presidency Speaks On Tinubu’s Health Status Amidst Alleged Absence From State Functions
The Presidency has dismissed speculations about the health of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following reports that he was bedridden and being considered for urgent medical evacuation abroad. The…
Two Japanese Boxers Fighting On Same Card Die From Brain Injuries After Aug. 2nd Fights
Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries suffered during separate fights at an Aug. 2 match in Tokyo, according to world boxing governing bodies. Shigetoshi Kotari’s death…
Why I’m still single at 52 — Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola
Nollywood veteran, Bimbo Akintola, has spoken candidly about her personal life, admitting she is unmarried and has no children at the age of 52. In a recent chat with Pulse Nigeria,…
Ondo Police Arraign Cross-Dresser, Two Others Over Alleged Homosexual Acts
The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday arraigned a 23-year-old cross-dresser and content creator, Taiwo Austine, before an Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court over alleged involvement in homosexual activities. Austine appeared in…
‘I Might Want More Kids Later’ – Tiwa Savage Explains Why She Froze Her Eggs
Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has revealed that she froze her eggs as a precaution in case she decides to have more children in the future. Speaking in a candid interview…
FirstBank Champions Inclusive Fintech Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025)
FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President…
NDLEA arrests wanted General Overseer inside church in Lagos over cross-border drug trafficking
Nigeria – The eagle-eyed operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, hasarrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias…
Breaking: EFCC Storms Obasanjo Hotel during Pool party, Arrests Internet Fraudster
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have reportedly stormed the Green Legacy Hotel, located within the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, and arrested…
Marwa calls for collective action against drug abuse, cultism, banditry
By Ebinum Samuel Rallies parents, traditional, religious and community leaders to support government efforts Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed…
KARIMI COMMITS OVER N1.5 BILLION TO PROJECTS, PHILANTHROPY IN KOGI WEST
By Tunde Olusunle Senator representing Kogi West District, Sunday Karimi, has committed over N2Billion to critical projects across a broad range of sectors, philanthropic imperatives in his first two years in…
BREAKING : Tinubu Names 39-Year-Old as NERC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdullahi Garba Ramat, aged 39, as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). According to a statement released on…
EFCC Arrests 55 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ogun State
Fifty-five suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a sting operation conducted in Ogun State. According…
As 2025 Destination Nigeria Governors’ Tourism Conference gathers momentum
By Ebinum Samuel Highlights of what can be better described as a game - changer evolving in Nigeria 's huge and alluring but yet to be harnessed tourism landscape came forth…
Ode To The Heroine Of The Press
By Dr. Dele Alake It is said that some are born great and others have greatness thrust upon them. Dr.Doyin Abiola, who joined the Saints yesterday, showed up on both counts.She…
2027: IN KOGI STATE, TINUBU IS OUR ONLY PLAN
By Ebinum Samuel ● Senator Sunday Karimi The recent observation by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), about the early onset of electioneering activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, is apposite. While…
THE REBOUND OF TUNDE IRUKERA
By Tunde Olusunle I returned to the *Daily Times* of yore in October 1993, where I was already a columnist and special section editor before I proceeded on a leave-of-absence, in…
Dr. Francis Toromade bags professorship of Practice promoting Artificial Intelligence,AI through AIMFIN
By Ebinum Samuel History was made on July 31,2025 when the distinguished members of the Artificial Intelligence Management and Finance Institute Nigeria ( AIMFIN ) met at Ikeja Airport Hotel,…
JUST IN: Lagos Police Arraign Notorious Suspected Assassin, ‘Olori Eso,’ on Murder, Arms Charges
A suspected hired assassin, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Eso, has been arraigned at the Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos on 11 counts ranging from murder, unlawful possession of…
Couple sentenced to 22 years imprisonment for drug trafficking in Lagos
By Ebinum Samuel Indian lady, Angolan bizman, 1 other bag 21 years jail in Kano, Enugu as NDLEA secures final forfeiture of multi-billion naira Lagos hotel, cars used for illicit drug…
26-year-old Nigerian Man Stabbed to Death in UK
A 26-year-old Nigerian man has been s#bbed to d3ath in the United Kingdom. Ayowale Aledejana was k!lled in a home in south-east London, according to the Met Police. It was gathered that…
Saudi Arabia executes 17 people in 3 days
Saudi Arabia has executed 17 individuals in just three days, according to reports from state media on Monday the country’s fastest rate of capital punishment since March 2022, when 81…
Five Nigerian Women Arrested for Alleged Prostitution in Ghana
Five Nigerian women suspected of engaging in sex work have been apprehended by police during a coordinated raid aimed at curbing criminal activity in the Asokwa Municipality, Ashanti Region, Ghana. The…
Lagos State Government Seals Vaniti Club House For Violations Of Traffic Regulations
By Ebinum Samuel ..State Reaffirms Uncompromising Stance Against the Obstruction of Public Roadways and Endangerment of Communal Safety In an unambiguous assertion of its steadfast dedication to preserving public order and ensuring…
SPECIAL REPORT: Access Bank, A Game-Changer in Africa’s Financial Future
In today’s ever-evolving financial landscape, few institutions can claim to be true pioneers. But Access Bank, with its bold vision, cutting-edge innovation, and pan-African presence, has shattered the traditional image…
We Have Not Started Any Police Recruitment, PSC, says fraudsters behind stories circulating in social media
By Ebinum Samuel The Police Service Commission is yet to commence the process for the recruitment of Police Officers for the year 2025. The Commission, according to a statement issued today by…
Cocaine, tramadol consignments in vehicle side mirrors intercepted at Lagos airport
By Ebinum Samuel As NDLEA arrests dispatch riders distributing illicit drugs in Abuja; nabs businesswoman behind cocaine in lipsticks; recovers opioids in footwears at Maiduguri airport Operatives of the National Drug Law…
ICPC Chairman Calls for Fairness and Integrity in Recruitment, Meets with CDCFIB on Anti-Corruption Collaboration
In a renewed push to tackle job racketeering and systemic corruption in Nigeria’s public sector, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC),…
‘UK my true home’- Kemi Badenoch says she no longer identifies as Nigerian
United Kingdom Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, says she no longer identifies as Nigerian and does not hold a passport for the country. Badenoch, who spent much of her childhood in Lagos…
Senate Minority Leader looses Local government as ADC Soar
By Dan Atayi A major political shift appears to be unfolding in Benue South Senatorial District, as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gains strong footing in Okpokwu Local Government Area of…
2 teenage girls brutally killed in Kogi
Shock and grief have gripped Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State after two teenage girls, identified as Ajuma Simon and Omojo Shuaibu, were gruesomely murdered while returning from a…
8 Yahoo Boys sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to internet fraud
A Federal High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has eight Nigerian youths to one year over their involvement in internet fraud.A statement issued by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Police Defy Court Judgment, Harass Orlando CEO in Civil Dispute Turned Criminal – Victim Cries for Justice
By Ebinum Samuel …Says IGP-SIU Operatives Violated Court Order, Engaged in Unlawful Arrest and Intimidation In a case that raises serious questions about disregard for judicial authority and abuse of police power,…
Access Bank Launches Clean Water Project in 10 Nigerian Communities
As part of its commitment to sustainable development and community well-being, Access Bank has launched the Access Clean Water Project, a transformative initiative aimed at improving access to clean water,…
Young man commits suicide in Abuja over gambling debts
Tragedy struck in the Saburi 2 community of Abuja on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as a young man identified as Stephen Chidubem reportedly took his own life over mounting gambling…
Nigerian gov drags FG to Supreme Court over 13% derivation
The Niger State Government has filed a legal action at the Supreme Court against the Federal Government over its exclusion from the 13% derivation fund, challenging what it described as…
PSC Disown Application For Admission Into The 12TH Regular Course Degree Programmes Of The Nigeria Police Academy.. insists there must be stakeholders input
By Ebinum Samuel The attention of the Police Service Commission has been drawn to an advertisement tagged “APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO THE 12TH REGULAR COURSE DEGREE PROGRAMMES OF THE NIGERIA POLICE…
Feedback: What the people want retooled in our democracy (2)
By Ayo Oyoze Baje Quote: "Nearly all the elected and appointed leaders at various levels prioritize personal interests over the well-being of the citizens, thereby perpetuating widespread corruption and selfishness." -Abiola Ayankunbi (…
Police Recruitment: Argungu Seeks Cooperation Of Federal Character Commission.. Reads Riot Act on any Form of Racketeering
By Ebinum Samuel The Police Service Commission has warned that it will deal decisively with anybody who intends to involve himself in any form of racketeering or fraud in the recruitment…
NDLEA, FME agree on drug education in school curriculum, test for varsity students, others
By Ebinum Samuel As Marwa meets Alausa for collaboration on war against substance abuse Compulsory drug integrity test for students of tertiary institutions and the review of current secondary school curriculum to…
Lagos Taskforce Arrests Fake Official Extorting Motorists In Lagos
By Ebinum Samuel The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has apprehended a suspected impostor, Idowu Adesina, aged 35, for impersonating a Taskforce official and unlawfully extorting motorists. Idowu,…
Dangote Foundation feeds 10,000 households in Cross River
As part of efforts to ameliorate the pangs of hunger in the society, the Aliko Dangote Foundation last week began the distribution of 10,000 bags of rice, each weighing ten…
Reps summon Oyetola, NIWA boss over Baro port project
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee on the rehabilitation and operationalisation of the Baro Inland Port has summoned the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the…
NDLEA auctions forfeited drug traffickers’ properties in Lagos, Kano, Ondo, Ogun
By Ebinum Samuel Targeting proceeds of crime ‘ll serve as punishment and deterrence - Marwa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday 29th July 2025, conducted a public auction of…
NPF Gender Policy: Argungu calls for gender sensitivity and balance, says equity should be the bedrock of an all-inclusive policing
By Ebinum Samuel The Chairman of the Police Service Commission DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu rtd, mni has called for gender sensitivity and balance in the management of the personnel of the…
Lionel Messi and Wife Antonela Capture Hearts on Kiss Cam at Coldplay Concert in Miami
Football icon Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo made a brief but memorable appearance on the stadium's Kiss Cam during Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour stop in Miami…
Ekiti Petrol Dealers Hail Dangote’s Initiative To Reduce Fuel Prices
The Ekiti state chapter of the Petroleum Dealers Association of Nigeria (PEDAN) has lauded the founder and CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, for his efforts to reduce the price…