Makinde Critic Idris Animasaun Grilled by DSS for 7 Hours
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday grilled released Idris Animasaun, an “architect and social change advocate” based in Oyo State for seven hours, after he honoured the security…
6 Kano Policemen Returning From Edo Election Die in Road Accident
Six police officers attached to the Kano State Police Command, under the Bichi Division, have lost their lives in a road accident while returning from election duty deployment in Edo…
Customer Visits Access Bank for 3 Months Yet Can’t Reclaim Late Mother’s Account
When Shola Anifowoshe, the daughter of Adekemi Anifowoshe-Ogunpola, began the process of reclaiming her late mother’s Access Bank corporate account in July, she thought it would be a walk in…
Oyo Hairdresser Saved N143,000 for Daughter’s School Fees. Romance Scammer Took It From Her
When Oyindamola Taiwo (not real name) got a Facebook message on September 9, she was puzzled over why a US-based man was texting her. This interaction would cost her N143,000…
$6bn Mambilla Fraud Trial: Ex-GTB Staff Narrates How Ex-Power Minister Got N5.2m
On Monday, Adewale Agunbiade, a former Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) staff, testified that Olu Agunloye, a former minister of power and steel from 1999 to 2003, received N5.2 million from…
Lagos Policeman Accuses FIJ of Blackmail — for Asking Insight Communications to Pay Owed Actors
A policeman who identified himself as ASP Jide has accused FIJ of attempting to blackmail Insight Communications and Banji Omotayo, an advertising agent. Jide, who said he was attached to…
From Ikeja to Ogba: Victims Share Experiences at 44 Confirmed Fake Job Venues
Many Lagos residents hear testimonies in churches about people securing executive jobs they never applied for, hoping to replicate such success. Those who have received an unexpected job interview invitation…
ALERT: Substandard Cardura XL for Hypertension Enters Nigerian Markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said two batches of Cardura XL (doxazosin mesylate) extended-release tablets were recalled from the market because they were…
TABLE: Reasons 22 Polling Units in Edo Had No Election
While many polling units successfully conducted the voting process during the Edo State governorship election on Saturday, at least 22 others recorded cancelled or no voting procedure. Checks through the…
Ibadan Residents Protest 500-Metre Corridor Expansion, Distrust Makinde’s ‘No Demolition’ Promise
On Monday, protesters continued to reject the 500-metre expansion for the circular road project in Ibadan, despite assurances from Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde that houses will not be demolished…