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Police confirm arrest of suspect over female victim held captive in hotel

Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed a suspected kidnap case involving a man identified as Alex, who allegedly held a lady captive in a hotel room in Abuja. It is not immediate... Read More


NPFL Preview: Boboye faces former club as Remo battles Pillars in Kano

Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) resumes this weekend, promising thrilling matches across various venues nationwide. The league's return brings exciting encounters, not... Read More


Untold story of the fierce gun battle between EFCC and Yahaya Bello

Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- In a stunning turn of events, a fierce late-night gun battle erupted Wednesday between operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and security details of bo... Read More


Edo 2024: I'm still in the race, Olumide Akpata denies withdrawal

Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- The Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo State Olumide Akpata has dispelled a rumour of his withdrawal from the election slated for Saturday. Mr Akpata, a former president ... Read More


EFCC returns money recovered from Nigerian romance fraudster to Spanish authorities

Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) returned on Friday €5,100 (euros) in recovered fraud proceeds to the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Sell. A stateme... Read More


Is the centuries-old Hausa-Fulani marriage headed for divorce?, By Osmund Agbo

Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- Growing up, I have to admit that I harbored certain misconceptions about people living north of the River Niger. In my youthful naivety, which was not uncommon among those around ... Read More


The cry of Dolores, the cry for freedom, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- The clatter in the hall went dead. Silence enveloped the gathering. What was now heard was the thud of boots. It grew louder as a uniform-clad personnel marched in through the doo... Read More


Edo Election: EFCC deploys operatives against vote-buying

Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has deployed operatives to the Edo State governorship election against vote buying during the poll. Speaking on the EFCC's int... Read More


Why Nigeria needs dedicated Intellectual Property Court - Entertainment lawyer

Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- Oyinkansola Fawehinmi, an entertainment lawyer and convener of the Global Creative Legal Summit (GCLS), has reiterated the need for Nigeria to establish its dedicated Intellectual... Read More


EFCC, Yahaya Bello and the Alawada circus show, By Mike Ozekhome

Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- I have just read a most sensational story about the EFCC saying it is still looking for Bello with a view to arraigning him next Thursday. This afterthought step is most unprofess... Read More