The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske, son-in-law of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, wanted over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and money laundering. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Thursday, called on members of the public to provide useful information that could lead to Haske’s arrest. “The public is hereby notified that Abdullahi Bashir Haske, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the EFCC in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering,” the statement read. According to the Commission, Haske, 38, was last known to reside at No. 6 Mosley Road,…
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Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has expressed concern over the recurring cases of missing children from Northern Nigeria being traced to Anambra State. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Sani noted that published reports over the years have consistently shown that many abducted or stolen children from the North were later discovered in Anambra. “The reports published over the years had shown that most of the children stolen or missing in Northern states ended up or were mostly found in Anambra State,” he wrote. The former lawmaker urged Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to intensify efforts…
The Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a self-acclaimed doctor, Sunday Okon Akpan, after a botched abortion at his clinic allegedly led to the death of a 35-year-old woman. The suspect, who runs the so-called Full Life Medical Centre in Ikot Obio Odong, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, was discovered to be a community health practitioner with no medical or nursing licence. Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John, in a statement on Tuesday, said Akpan was apprehended on August 19 following a complaint by the deceased’s mother. The victim, identified as Blessing Sunday Etim, reportedly died after undergoing an unsafe…
A young Nigerian TikTok creator popularly known as “Geh Geh” has become an internet sensation after a single live broadcast reportedly earned him gifts valued at over $30,000. The content creator, who lost his parents at an early age and has no formal education, drew more than 177,000 viewers during his Thursday session. On his platform, which he calls the “University of Wisdom and Understanding,” Geh Geh delivers unconventional advice to men on relationships and financial independence. Celebrating the milestone in a follow-up video, he described the experience as life-changing. “More than 177,000 people watch my lectures today. See gift…
Residents of Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, were thrown into panic after a motorcyclist, identified as Isah Ibrahim, was discovered dead inside a well behind the stadium along Okitipupa Road. Witnesses said Ibrahim was attacked by unidentified assailants who reportedly killed him and made away with his red Bajaj motorcycle. His body was later dumped in the well. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the victim had conveyed a passenger to the area before he was ambushed. “The assailants allegedly killed him and threw his body into the well. It is suspected…
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has assured the Muslim youth community in the state of his administration’s readiness to continue to work with them in promoting peace, unity and youth development. The Governor gave the assurance while receiving members of the National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations (NACOMYO), Ondo State Chapter, led by their Coordinator, Ogumola Muhammad, at his office, in Akure on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The Governor commended the leadership of the group for mobilizing Muslim youths towards positive engagement, stressing that the presence of professionals among them was a sign that they would…
Ghanaian dancehall star, Shatta Wale, has been detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with an ongoing tax investigation, his management has confirmed. The development comes after authorities seized his yellow Lamborghini, which U.S. investigators claim is tied to a fraud network operated by another Ghanaian, Nana Kwabena Amuah. Amuah is currently serving a seven-year sentence in the United States for defrauding several organisations through vendor impersonation scams. Shatta Wale, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah, surrendered voluntarily to EOCO officials on Wednesday. His management maintained that his detention was strictly related to “tax obligations,”…
Panic has gripped Amakohia-Ubi in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State following an attack by armed herdsmen that left one person dead and several others wounded or missing. The victim, identified as Monday Nwaozuzu, popularly known as Ojo Ola, was a member of the local vigilance group. Residents said the incident, which occurred around 6:30 p.m., forced many villagers to flee to neighbouring communities for safety. Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that the clash erupted after vigilance group members attempted to stop herders from grazing on farmlands near the community college. The confrontation reportedly escalated into an exchange of gunfire.…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspects accused of snatching a taxi driver’s vehicle at gunpoint in the Lekki area of the state. Command spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday. He said operatives from the Ilasan Division apprehended the suspects, aged between 25 and 35. According to him, the incident occurred on August 1 when a taxi driver reported that the suspects, who had booked his services along Platinum Way, Jakande, Lekki, boarded his black Toyota Corolla. “During the trip, one of them pointed a locally made pistol at…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has opened an investigation into the altercation between a passenger, Comfort Emanson, and Ibom Air crew members. NCAA officials on Wednesday met in Abuja with key crew members, including Julie Edwards, as part of the inquiry. Spokesman Michael Achimugu confirmed the meeting, adding that several directorates—Aviation Security, Operations, Licensing, Training Standards, Legal, and Consumer Protection—are jointly handling the probe. Emanson, who was expected to appear before the Authority on Thursday with her lawyers, had earlier been arraigned for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant and clashing with airport staff on a Uyo–Lagos flight. A viral…