Verydarkman Under Fire Over Spurious, Unfounded Allegations Against Access Bank
I really think this person who calls himself very dark man had better just verily calm down. His recent push towards national recognition on the back of his wahala with…
Refusal of N174M Bribe By Police Officers Is Dividend Of Argungu Zero Tolerance For Corruption — PSC
By Ebinum Samuel The war against official corruption in the police, the battle cry of DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni, Chairman, Police Service Commission is spreading like wild fire with…
NDLEA arrests businessman at Enugu airport for ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine . Smashes 2 cocaine syndicates, nabs Chinese, Nigerian kingpins, 5 associates in Lagos; intercepts N4.3Billion worth of opioids at Onne, Tincan ports
By Ebinum Samuel Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 50-year-old businessman, Osuoha Christian Iheanacho, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, AIIA, Enugu, for ingesting…
FLOWERS FOR ONYEMA UGOCHUKWU’S OCTOGENARIAN ASCENT
By Tunde Olusunle Rest assured of convivial reception whenever you stop by his address in Abuja or back home in Umulenso, Umuahia, Abia State. Kolanuts, bitter kola, *añara,* (egg plants),…
Lawyer Urges AIG Fayoade To Wade Into A Matter Of False Allegation Against His Client
By Ebinum Samuel A Badagry based lawyer in Lagos state , Prince Abayomi Bamidele has urged the Assistant Inspector-general of Police, AIG, in charge of zone 2, Mr Adegoke Fayoade…
House Committee Moves To Strengthen PSCs Ability And Power, says civilian oversight of the Police is an indispensable mechanism for promoting transparency, accountability and Public trust in law enforcement
By Ebinum Samuel The House of Representatives Committee on Police Institutions today, Wednesday, November 20th 2024 visited the Police Service Commission to interact with the Management of the Commission to…
Reviewing A Year Performance: LASTMA Boss Bakare-Oki Reaffirms Commitment To Excellence And Dedication
By Ebinum Samuel As today marks the first anniversary of Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki’s appointment as the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Agency through the…
Marwa charges elites to join crusade against substance abuse, drug trafficking . Enlists public support for drug war in keynote speech at Island Club Business Forum
By Ebinum Samuel Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has charged the Nigerian elites to key into the whole-of-society strategy…
DAY MAMMAN VATSA WELCOMED KEN SARO-WIWA TO HIS ABUJA VILLAGE
By Tunde Olusunle He reincarnated in the form of a cream coloured, two-storey building in the bosom of the boulder-braided, writers' commune, in the rocky delight of Abuja's Mpape district.…
PSC APPOINTS AIG MOHAMMED ARI ALI AS DIG… Argungu calls for professionalism and zero tolerance for corruption
By Ebinum Samuel The Police Service Commission today, Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, appointed AIG Ari Mohammed Ali Deputy Inspector General of Police to replace DIG Ade Ayuba who has retired…
RETHINKING THE FRAMEWORK OF PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
By Tunde Olusunle Seasons of politicking have always excited me through the ages. They come with multidimensional appeal and inspiration for both the creative writer and the recorder of history…
Court Stops Police From Arresting Obaseki’s Political Appointees
Sixty eight political associates of former governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki have been granted an injunction against the Nigerian Police from being arrested over a petition submitted by the…
Tinubu Is A Yoruba Man And Yet Has Given The Fulani What They Have Been Yearning For – Bello Bodejo
According to the report from the Sun, the National President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo expressed appreciation for President Tinubu’s recent establishment of the Ministry…
UK, Italy, Turkey, Qatar-bound cocaine, meth consignments intercepted in Lagos, Abuja
As NDLEA arrests masterminds at MMIA, Abuja hotel; foils bid to smuggle opioids into Lagos from Ghana By Ebinum Samuel Attempts by drug syndicates to export large consignments of cocaine,…
ONDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: PSC COMMENDS POLICE ON PERFORMANCE
By Ebinum Samuel The Police Service Commission has expressed its satisfaction on the performance of the security personnel who policed the Ondo State Governorship election that held today in the…
POLICE REJECT BRIBE OFFER OF N174M BY ARRESTED NOTORIOUS INTERNET FRAUDSTER IN LAGOS
By Ebinum Samuel Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have rejected an offer of N174m bribe from a 28-year-old suspected internet fraudster, Patrick Akpoguma, alleged to have…
Okonjo-Iweala’s brother who was convicted of theft in America emerges traditional ruler in Nigeria
Some members of the Ogwashi -Uku community have petitioned the Delta State government following the emergence and activities of the brother of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala , Director General of the World…
PSC Monitors In Akure To Ensure Credibility Of Ondo Governorship Election Security -Argungu says Police must be firm and polite
By Ebinum Samuel Police Service Commission Staff Monitors have arrived Ondo State to monitor the conduct of Police Officers on electoral duties during Saturday's Governorship election in the state. The…
Argungu Tells Police Personnel To Respect Suspects Dignity
By Ebinum Samuel A training programme on international Human Rights-based policing and effective oversight of personnel of the Police Service Commission has commenced at the Parry Osayande Auditorium of the…
NDLEA, NAFDAC partnership ‘ll curb drug abuse, protect public health – Marwa. As both agencies sign MoU to strengthen collaboration on illicit drugs, counterfeit products
By Ebinum Samuel Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said that the renewed partnership between NDLEA and the National…
How N12bn Fraud Rocked First Bank-Ex Bank Staff
In the last six months, First Bank of Nigeria FBN, had consistently been in the news for the wrong reasons.Recall that NATIONAL WAVES reported how the bank sacked over 100…
Dangote Truck Kill 3 persons In Otedola’s Hometown … Lastma rescues 5 other accident victims at Abule-Egba and Ketu
By Ebinum Samuel A harrowing incident unfolded today at Ayeyoro, Epe, leading to the tragic demise of three individuals. The calamity involved a Dangote truck (DCG-TM-028), which experienced a critical…
“The World is Coming to an End”: Man Marries Dog in Lavish Ceremony, Sparks Outrage Online
A video circulating on Instagram has left viewers stunned, showing a white man getting married to a dog in an elaborate wedding ceremony . The event, held in a warm and…
AIG Adegoke Fayoade, CP Ishola Olarewaju On The Ball
By Ebinum Samuel In juggling security to keep residents of Lagos and Ogun states safe, the Assistant Inspector-general of Police, AIG Adegoke Fayoade and the Lagos state commissioner of police,…
Magodo is the headquarter for married women who sleep with younger men – Pretty Mike
Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu, who is fondly known as Pretty Mike of Lagos, has listed Magodo as go-to spot for married women seeking secret trysts with younger men. Magodo is a…
AIG Zone 5, Arungwa Nwazue Sets Up New Vigilante Group In Edo State
By Ebinum Samuel The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5, AIG Arungwa Nwazue has today, 11th November, 2024 constituted a fresh Vigilante Group in Edo State known as Edo State…
NDLEA smashes cross-border drug syndicates, arrests 6 kingpins, recovers cocaine, opioids
Lekki software engineer, Chadian, others nabbed over tons of illicit drugs seized in Lagos, FCT, Taraba, Kwara, Plateau, Kano, Kaduna, Edo, Ondo By Ebinum Samuel After months of intelligence gathering…
Amotekun Apprehends Notorious Gang Leader Plaguing Osun Villages
In a significant security operation, the Amotekun Corps has arrested a notorious gang leader who has been terrorizing several communities across Osun State. The suspect, identified as the head of…
Edo State Police Command Places 150 Operatives On Red Alert
By Ebinum Samuel The Edo state commissioner of police, Peter Umoru Ozigi has placed his operatives on red alert for trouble makers in four communities in the state.This has become…
PSC Chair Mourns Late Army Chief, Condoles President Tinubu On His Demise
By Ebinum Samuel The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, has expressed shock on the death of the Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja…
FCT Police Command Kill 2 Robbery Suspects, Arrests 23 Others
By Ebinum Samuel In its determination to protect lives and property of Nigerians and foreigners at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, the police operatives swooped on suspected criminals operating in…
Meet world’s most educated person
A man identified as Dr. Abdul Karim Bangura. From Sierra Leone's is considered as the most educated man on earth. Dr. Abdul is an author, academic administrator, researcher and a…
17-Year-Old Boy Hacks Elderly Man To Death For Allegedly Assaulting His Mother
In a video shared online by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Bright Edafe, Thankgod said the deceased had attacked his mum and had beaten her to the…
PSC Chair Visits Human Rights Commission, endorses collaborative partnership
By Ebinum Samuel The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni, has continued his advocacy for respect for human rights of Nigerian citizens and recognition/protection of…
Donald Trump Pledges To Call Putin And Zelensky On Election Night To Initiate Peace Negotiations
“I don’t have to wait until Inauguration Day on January 20,” former President Donald Trump declared at a rally in Nevada, promising to reach out to Russian President Vladimir Putin…
BREAKING: Kamala Harris Vows To Legalise Marijuana If Elected 47th President Of United States
BREAKING: Kamala Harris Vows To Legalise Marijuana If Elected 47th President Of United States —The United States Vice President and Democratic Party’s candidate, Kamala Harris has promised to legalise recreational…
Again, Makinde Speaks On 2027 Presidential Ambition As Adeleke, Ortom, Damagum Visit Oyo State
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that he alone will decide the course of his political future, responding to speculation about a possible presidential bid in 2027.Addressing recent claims…
N4.4billion worth cocaine seized at Lagos airport as NDLEA grills 30 suspects
Intercepts UK, UAE, Australia-bound cocaine, cannabis, tramadol concealed in body cream containers, art work By Ebinum Samuel The bid by members of an international drug syndicate that operates between Brazil,…
86 YEARS- OLD BILLIONAIRE WILLS €91M FOR HIS DOG, OVERLOOKS HIS BROTHER AND SISTER
The Jaguar, Land Rover, and Tetley tycoon Ratan Tata died earlier this month aged 86, but now his German shepherd, Tito, has been awarded “unlimited care” as part of his…
This country is full of giants – The tallest humans in the world live here
The Dinka tribes in South Sudan are the tallest people in the world, with males standing over 7 feet tall. The Dinka tribesare the largest tribe in the East and…
Kidnapper: This Man Is Powerful, I Think He Has Spiritual Power. He’s Small But Mighty – Adejobi Muyiwa
Adejobi Muyiwa, the Public Relations Officer for the Nigerian Police Force, recently paraded Ibrahim Shehu, a suspected kidnapper known as “Small But Mighty,” and detailed his activities In a live coverage by…
Wife stabs husband to death over lock of bedroom
Residents of Gbeyi, in Adegbayi, Ibadan , Oyo State woke up yesterday to a shock and disbelief on hearing that a 33-year-old Comfort Olalere Tinubu, had stabbed her husband, Olusegun Tinubu,…
A female resident medical doctor in Kaduna State who was abducted by bandits in December 2023 has regained her freedom after being held captive for 10 long months
A female resident medical doctor at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, Ganiyat Popoola, who was abducted by bandits in December 2023, has regained her freedom after being held…
Bandits abduct 16 in fresh Kebbi attack
At least 16 people have been abducted in a recent attack on Bena village and nearby communities in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.Lawali Umar, Secretary of the Security…
Kidnapped Nigerian professor escapes abductors during police operation
Professor Oguejiofo Ujam, Dean of the School of General Studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has successfully escaped from kidnappers during a police operation.The development was confirmed by…
Argungu At Senate Public Hearing, Says Police Service Commission Will Serve As A Global Forum For Civilian Oversight
By Ebinum Samuel A public Hearing on two Bills , a bill for an Act to establish the Police Service Commission Training Institute (Establisment) Bill, 2024 and a Bill for…
PSC Promotes Four Police Officers In Police Academy Who Acquired PhD Certificates
says others with additional qualifications will be considered soon By Ebinum Samuel The Police Service Commission today, Tuesday, October 29th 2024, promoted four Police Officers currently teaching at the Police…
I planned kidnapping aide to my council chairman so that council will pay me ransom – arrested former lawmaker confesses
A two-time former councillor, Ndubisi Okechhukwu, who represented Emu-Uno in the Kwale Local Government Area of Delta State, has been arrested by police operatives, following a foiled kidnapping attempt.This was…
Lagos CP, Ishola, Harps On Intelligence-Led Policing
By Ebinum Samuel In his avowal to secure Lagos, the state commissioner of police, Mr Olarewaju Olawale Ishola has began a process to address intelligence failure on policing in the…
NDLEA intercepts US, Europe-bound drugs in shoe soles, N16.6b opioids at seaports
Recovers 2,760kg illicit consignments in Lagos shrine, underground storage in Lekki By Ebinum Samuel Consignments of opioids concealed in soles of shoes and hair attachments heading to the United States,…
PETALS OF THOUGHT
BY SEGUN AYOBOLU X-RAYING TUNDE OLUSUNLE’s NEW TWIN LITERARY OFFERINGS Poet, reporter, columnist, editor, communications scholar, literary critic and engaging polemicist among others, Dr Tunde Olusunle has been an enduring…
PSC Chair X-rays Importance Of Cooperative Societies In This Trying Period In Nigeria –says it will help improve living standards of Members
By Ebinum Samuel As the nation grapples with the current global economic melt down, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni has xrayed the importance…
CBN declares Old Naira Notes valid indefinitely, dismisses December 2024 expiry rumours
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 naira notes will remain valid indefinitely, refuting claims that these denominations would cease to be…
Argungu Installed Grand Patron PSC Sports Club, Pledges To Lift Team Spirit
By Ebinum Samuel The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni, has been installed the Grand patron of the PSC Sports Club. The ceremony held at…
NPF Microfinance Bank adds 680,000 new customers, advances financial inclusion
By Our reporters The Chairman of the Board of Directors, NPF Microfinance Bank, Otunba Samuel Damilola Adegbuyi, stated that the bank's commitment to financial inclusion has helped bridge gaps, foster…
UK partnership with Nigeria on drug war yielding results- Home Office
Renews MoU with NDLEA as Marwa asks for more support By Ebinum Samuel The United Kingdom Home Office International Operations, HOIO, has said its collaboration with Nigeria on the fight…
Delighted Shareholders Praise NPF Microfinance Bank Over Zero Hacking Of Accounts
By Ebinum Samuel Shareholders with the Nigeria Police Force Microfinance Bank have heaped encomiums on the management and board members of the bank on their working assiduously to ensure the…
Senator Ashiru’s attack on NDLEA borne out of vendetta
We remain undeterred, but will continue to dismantle illicit drug networks including the one operating in the lawmaker’s house, Agency vows By Ebinum Samuel The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,…
You are jealous, envious of my achievements -Adeleke carpets critics…..Urges Clerics to always speak the truth
The Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has slammed critics of his administration as jealous and envious of his performance in the last 23 months. Adeleke said his focus on delivering…
Lifestyle Sowing Seed: Pastor Kumuyi Slams Fellow Preachers
Pastors who task members on sowing seeds have come under the criticism of General Superintendent, Deeper Life Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi .He has challenged them to stop sucking…
2 businessmen, Canada-based nurse arrested at Lagos airport for cocaine, loud trafficking
As NDLEA intercepts over N7billion worth of opioids at Apapa, Onne seaports By Ebinum Samuel Two businessmen: Ihejirika Okechukwu Emmanuel and Iwuagwu Ikedi Victory as well as a Canada-based nurse…
Argungu Eulogizes Lakanu On Birthday ‘Ambush’ says God brought them together to restore the dignity of PSC
By Ebinum Samuel Staff working under DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, fdc Honourable Commissioner in the Police Service Commission staged a surprise birthday party as he added one more fruitful year…
FCT Police Clarifies Rumor Regarding Alleged Arrest and Detention of Minor
By Ebinum Samuel The FCT Police Command has become aware of misleading rumors circulating on social media about the alleged arrest and unlawful detention of a minor by officers from…
I Will Contest 2027 Presidential Election If – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Reveals Condition
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, has revealed his intention to contest for the presidency in 2027 if one crucial condition is met. The former…
Argungu Makes Case For Improved Intelligence Gathering In Our National Security Architecture
By Ebinum Samuel The Chairman of the Police Service Commission and retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Hashimu Argungu mni, has called for improved intelligence gathering in the nation's security…
Plethora Of Woes :Retired Police Officers Beg PSC For Intervention
A Delegation of retired senior Police Officers in Nigeria led by DIG Maigari Dikko were in the Police Service Commission on Wednesday, October 16th 2024 to plead for quick intervention…
THE LAGOS IBADAN EXPRESS WAY…….THE MENANCE OF DARE – DEVIL HOODLUMS ALONG THELONG BRIDGE
A. Memo To: OGUN STATE GOVERNORMEMO THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR B. JOINT ACTION NEEDED BY POLICE PERSONNEL FROM OGUN ANDLAGOS STATE POLICE COMMANDS RESPECTIVELY AND THEARMY DIVISION In recent times…
When a get-up-and-go banker is at the saddle
By Folorunsho Atta Really, there are no failures in the world, but there are men and women who doesn't know how to succeed. Success, in all ramifications is built or…
PSC Launches Twin Anti Corruption Programmes .. Argungu Says He IS Ready To Blow The Whistle
By Ebinum Samuel The Police Service Commission today, Wednesday, October 16th 2024 took a bold and courageous step in the fight against corruption with the elevation and inauguration of a…
Drug war: NDLEA tightening the noose on drug barons, cartels, says Marwa
Commissions marine facility as UK Govt justifies support for NDLEA By Ebinum Samuel We’re supporting NDLEA because Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed…
Lagos teacher sentenced to life imprisonment for rape
Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, on Tuesday, sentenced a head teacher, Benjamin Ogba, to life imprisonment for defiling two underage girls, who are…
15-Year-Old Sues Ministry of Education, JAMB Over University Admission Age Limit
Master Chinaemere Opara has sued the Federal Ministry of Education, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over the government’s policy limiting admissions into…
Thailand returnee arrested with N3.1billion heroin concealed in six bags at Lagos airport
As NDLEA intercepts N22.7billion worth of opioids at Lekki, Apapa, Onne seaports By Ebinum Samuel In a fresh wave of interdiction operations targeting transnational drug cartels, operatives of the National…
SOYINKA, ORISHA AND THE DECONSTRUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY
By Moses Oludele Idowu The Internet is presently agog with the interview of Professor Wole Soyinka on CNN where he declared his preference of the Orisha religion to Christianity and…
VeryDarkMan: Rights Group Tasks Tinubu, Security Agencies on Those Threatening Falana’s Daughter
Falana described those behind the threats as “mentally deranged”. As a prominent human rights activist and lawyer, Falana has a history of advocating for justice and defending the rights of…
A NATIONAL SHAME
By Moses Oludele Idowu I am not happy this morning. That is to put it mildly. I should have said that I am sad.I am sad about Nigeria and about…
24-year-old man throws teenager inside well after raping her in Katsina
A 24-year-old man, Usman Mohammed Iyal, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl and attempting to murder her by throwing her into a well in Ambassadors Quarters of…
Remains Of Ex-Police Chief, “Ambassador Aunty Ayo” For Burial
By Ebinum Samuel The remains of a retired police chief, ACP Dorcas Ayodele Fadairo (Rtd), who transited on 29th of September, 2024, will be interred on Friday 18th October, 2024…
Corporate Governance, A Cardinal Driver For Corporate Accountability And Business Prosperity — PSC Chair
By Ebinum Samuel Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, has made a case for strict adherence to Corporate Governance in the nation's public Service stressing…