EFCC Arrests CEO Over Alleged N68m Visa Fraud In Enugu

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEFCC Arrests CEO Over Alleged N68m Visa Fraud In Enugu

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 23, 2026

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Chukwujindu Goodness Nchekwube, Chief Executive Officer, Goodben Global Travels and Tour Limited alongside Rogers Oluwaseyi Eruku (a.k.a Bakary Rogers Yanni), for allegedly defrauding 24 victims the sum of N68, 020, 000. 00 under the pretence of assisting them to process work visas. The arrest followed a petition by one James Ikechukwu, who alleged that Nchekwube approached him and...

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Activist Seeks Sowore’s Release, Charges DSS To Focus On Tackling Insecurity

NewsNigeriaPoliticsActivist Seeks Sowore’s Release, Charges DSS To Focus On Tackling Insecurity

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 23, 2026

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has sought the immediate and unconditional release of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, following his arrest and remand. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, on Monday, remanded Sowore at the Kuje Correctional Center pending the hearing of his application challenging the revocation of his bail. He also dismissed Sowore’s application seeking the judge’s recusal over alleged bias...

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UK Prime Minister, Starmer Announces Resignation

NewsWorld NewsUK Prime Minister, Starmer Announces Resignation

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 22, 2026

Keir Starmer, on Monday announced his resignation as British Prime Minister, after less than two years in office in a term characterised by policy U-turns. Starmer’s decision to announce his departure will now start a race among Labour MPs to become the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years, with Burnham in pole position to win. If he is uncontested, he could be in Downing Street within weeks. Speaking from a podium outside Downing Street...

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Mob Burns Islamic Teacher to Death in Kaduna Over Rumour of Child Theft

Crime & SecurityNewsMob Burns Islamic Teacher to Death in Kaduna Over Rumour of Child Theft

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 22, 2026

A mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, on Saturday, killed an Islamic teacher, Malama Ummulkhairi, after dragging her out of police custody over an unverified allegation of child theft. According to family members, the victim had travelled from the New Maraban Jos area to attend an Islamic lecture in the old Maraban Jos axis. She reportedly became separated from her group and lost her way. While seeking directions from children in the area, residents allegedly...

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Ikeje Asogwa of APC Wins Enugu North Senatorial District By-Election

NewsNigeriaPoliticsIkeje Asogwa of APC Wins Enugu North Senatorial District By-Election

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 22, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared Dr. Ikeje Asogwa of the All Progressives Congress party winner of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday in the 6 Local Government Areas within the district: Igbo-Etiti, Igbo Eze North, Igbo Eze South, Nsukka, Udenu, and Uzo-Uwani LGA. Dr. Ikeje Asogwa’s emergence made history as the first APC elected officeholder in the state since its formation in 2013. The Returning Officer, Professor Christian...

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25 Drug Dealers, Users Arrested By Plateau State Police

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria25 Drug Dealers, Users Arrested By Plateau State Police

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 21, 2026

Twenty-five suspected drug dealers and users were arrested by the Plateau State Police command during a coordinated operation targeting major drug hotspots in Jos, the state capital. The raid, which was carried out on Friday evening, focused on Old Airport Junction and Fwavei Junction, areas identified by security agencies as centers for the sale and distribution of cannabis, controlled drugs, and other prohibited substances. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations...

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Bauchi State Government Recruits Over 2,000 Vigilante, Forestry Officers

NewsNigeriaBauchi State Government Recruits Over 2,000 Vigilante, Forestry Officers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 21, 2026

Bauchi State, Bauchi State Government has deployed over 2,000 trained operatives of the Vigilante and Forestry Security Service Agency to strengthen security across forests and communities in the state. The state Deputy Governor, Hon. Auwal Mohammed Jatau, who represented Governor Bala Mohammed at the passing out parade of the recruits on Saturday at Police training school Yalwa said the establishment and expansion of the agency is to tackle security challenges, including banditry, illegal mining, and...

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Oyebanji Secures Second Term with Landslide Victory in Ekiti Election

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOyebanji Secures Second Term with Landslide Victory in Ekiti Election

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 21, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. Announcing the final results, the commission said Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat his closest challengers and secure a fresh four-year mandate. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 40,543 votes, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) garnered 12,872 votes. Declaring the result, the Returning Officer said Oyebanji, having satisfied...

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FG Issues Guidelines for Transition to New Tax Regime

BusinessNewsNigeriaFG Issues Guidelines for Transition to New Tax Regime

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 21, 2026

The Federal Government has issued transition guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, outlining how taxpayers and authorities will move from the old tax system to the new framework effective 1 January 2026. The guidelines, released by the Federal Ministry of Finance, aim to clarify how obligations, disputes, and ongoing transactions will be handled during the transition period. According to the document, the Tax Acts 2025 — comprising the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment)...

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#EkitiDecides: INEC Reports Delays in 188 Polling Units

NewsNigeriaPolitics#EkitiDecides: INEC Reports Delays in 188 Polling Units

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 21, 2026

…Says Process Peaceful The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 188 polling units, representing 7.69 per cent, experienced delays during Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State. The commission disclosed this in a post on its social media pages, noting that 2,445 polling units were deployed for the election. According to INEC, 2,257 polling units, representing 92.31 per cent, opened on schedule before 8:30 a.m., while the remaining 188 units commenced voting before 10:30 a.m. after...

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