Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended two Chinese nationals, Yang Chao, 39, and Xiao Jiang, 38, alongside Chidi Joseph Osuji, 48, on suspicions of engaging in illegal mining activities.Following intelligence reports, the suspects were tracked to their mining sites located at Ogunmakin and Ogere, Ogun State, where they were arrested after days of surveillance. Preliminary investigations revealed that...

A popular Enugu wonder bank operator, Mr. Patrick Nwokike, was on Tuesday arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged N4bn scam.He was arraigned alongside his wife, Rosemary, before an Enugu Federal High Court.Rosemary is said to be an accomplice in the alleged scam. Nwokike was said to have used his thrift and savings company, known as Lets Partner With You, to collect over N4bn from members of the public, who were...

On Monday, June 13, three people are said to have collapsed at Eagle Square during the military parade commemorating Democracy Day.According to The Nation, those who passed out during the procession were personnel from various military groups who had been on their feet for hours prior to the start of the event.The colorful procession, which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, was getting underway when a ruckus erupted behind one of the parties, with sec...