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EFCC Warns Banks Against Unsecured Loans in LagosThe Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has cautioned Nigerian banks against granting loans without credible collateral, warning that such practices often lead to insider abuse and non-performing loans....

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Federal and Ondo State governments to take immediate action over the worsening environmental and humanitarian crisis in Abereke community of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, where recurring oil spills and ocean surges have destroyed livelihoods and submerged large parts of the area....

The African Democratic Congress in Ogun State has moved to consolidate its internal authority by reaffirming Femi Soluade as State Chairman, even as it battles a competing faction challenging its legitimacy.The State Executive Congress held in Abeokuta—and supervised by a national team led by Moshood Salvador—was positioned by party leaders as the only constitutionally valid process. By contrast, a parallel gathering at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticized the handling of Nigeria’s counter-insurgency operations following a deadly airstrike near Jilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border, framing the incident as a critical failure in safeguarding civilian lives.The strike, carried out by the Nigerian Air Force under Operation Hadin Kai, was officially described as a precision mission targeting insurgent positions linked to Boko Haram. While the military confi...

The Nigeria Police Force in Gombe State is taking a proactive approach to operational readiness with the announcement of a two-day shooting range exercise, while simultaneously moving to manage public perception and prevent panic.Scheduled for April 14 and 15 at the military shooting range in Liji, the exercise is part of routine capacity-building efforts aimed at maintaining tactical efficiency among officers. However, beyond training, the police command is clearly prioriti...

The African Democratic Congress is pressing ahead with preparations for its national convention despite mounting legal and institutional challenges, signaling a high-stakes push to assert internal control and political relevance ahead of 2027.By releasing updated lists of its convention planning committee and subcommittees, the party is attempting to project order and readiness at a time when its leadership structure remains under scrutiny. The move, communicated by Bolaji A...

The All Progressives Congress in Ogun State is moving early to consolidate power ahead of the 2027 general elections, with a high-level caucus meeting set to define its candidate selection strategy and reinforce internal cohesion.Scheduled for Monday in Abeokuta, the meeting signals a calculated effort by the party to get ahead of potential internal friction by aligning stakeholders around a unified political roadmap. At the center of discussions is the adoption of either co...

The defection of Mohammed Hayatu-Deen from the Peoples Democratic Party to the African Democratic Congress is shaping up to be more than a routine party switch—it is an early indicator of a broader political realignment ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.Hayatu-Deen’s exit underscores deepening cracks within the PDP, a party already grappling with internal divisions and a steady outflow of influential figures. His move, anchored on concerns over inse...

The Founder of the Asiwaju Odumosu Foundation, Hon. Oladapo Odumosu, has organized a solidarity walk in support of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dapo Abiodun, drawing scores of supporters and community members.The walk, held in a vibrant and peaceful atmosphere, took off from Italapo through Folagbade and terminated at Grammar School. It brought together youths, women, and party faithful who marched through major streets, chanting slogans and displaying banners to express their cont...

By Kenneth Okunbor Residents of Ugoemoson community in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo Sta...