The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the successful apprehension of a tanker driver who attempted to flee the scene after fatally knocking down a commercial delivery motorcycle rider along Kodesho Road, opposite Mrs Filling Station, inward Awolowo Way/Oba Akran along Maryland-Ikeja axis os the State. The tragic incident occurred when a fully laden tanker with registration number T-19089LA conveying 33-litre groundnut oil, violently struck and fatally crushed the delivery rider, resulting in his instantaneous death. In a reprehensible attempt to evade justice, the tanker driver reportedly sped away from the accident scene without rendering assistance to the…
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The Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC) has declared one of its personnel wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements. It said that preliminary investigations indicated that the soldier, who was serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, absconded from his unit on June 3, 2026. “The Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC) has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements,” the Assistant Director,…
The House of Representatives on Thursday, 23 July, 2026 passed the constitutional alteration bill seeking to establish state police after 311 lawmakers voted in support of the proposal, meeting the constitutionally required two-thirds majority. However, the passage sparked protests from members of the minority caucus, who staged a walkout, alleging that due process was not followed during consideration of the bill. The Deputy Speaker, who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, led the consideration of the report and urged members to support the bill. The House then proceeded to electronic and virtual voting…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Aliyu, has disclosed that the commission has uncovered 908 ghost workers across at least 50 federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), exposing a major payroll fraud that allegedly led to the diversion of hundreds of millions of naira. According to Aliyu, the anti-graft agency recovered about ₦942 million linked to fraudulent salary payments made to the fictitious workers. The ICPC boss, who disclosed that the discovery followed an investigation launched in 2024 after the commission detected irregularities in pension payments, added that the probe exposed serious…
A United States District Court in Louisiana presided over by Justice Brandon S. Long has convicted a pastor named Dale Sanders, for stealing more than $340,000 from two churches in Louisiana to fund gambling and other personal expenses, reports thegazellenews.com. Following a five-day trial before the court, Justice Long found the 56-year-old guilty on 25 counts of wire fraud, access device fraud. The US Department of Justice confirmed the verdict United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana, through a statement posted on its official website on Thursday, 23 July, 2026. According to the statement, the prosecutors said Sanders…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Thursday, 23 July, 2026 disclosed that the south-east region and its five governors have resolved to support the second term bid of President Bola Tinubu. Uzodimma, who also the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum (SEGF) made this disclosure on Thursday during a meeting with the Imo state elders council and traditional rulers in Owerri. According to him, since the inception of his administration, Tinubu has demonstrated unprecedented commitment to the development of the region under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with ample evidence to boot. “The South-east has decided. Our people judge governments by…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday, 22 July, 2026 announced that it has resumed the sale of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in naira, reports thegazellenews.com. The refinery made the announcement through a statement on Wednesday, 22 July, 2026. Dangote refinery, on July 14, announced that it would start selling petroleum products to marketers in dollars. Following the resumption of petrol sale in naira, Dangote refinery fixed its gantry petrol price at N1,215 per litre. “Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in naira, providing a measure of relief to marketers and consumers,” the…
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday, 23 July, 2026 approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proced on his annual leave, with the Deputy Governor, Adebayo Lawal, set to oversee the affairs of the state during the period. According to the letter, Makinde’s leave will begin on August 10 and end on September 11, 2026, while he is expected to resume official duties on September 14, 2026. The approval followed the consideration of a letter from the governor during plenary, in compliance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution, which requires a governor to notify the State House of…
A 45-year-old Nigerian named Okeoghene Patrick Udugba, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the United States on Wednesday, 22 July, 2026 on charges of money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud over an alleged romance scam and business email compromise scheme. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, which announced the indictment in through a statement on Wednesday, 22 July, 2026 alleged that Udugba, who resides in Frisco, Texas, orchestrated overlapping fraud schemes with others. “Udugba and others orchestrated overlapping romance and business email compromise schemes. “As part of…
The President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, on Wednesday, 22 July, 2026 disclosed that Nigeria will host its Ordinary General Assembly in November, describing the country as “a proud football nation.” The CAF General Assembly is the highest decision-making meeting of African football, bringing together presidents and representatives of the continent’s 54 member associations to deliberate on governance, competitions and the future direction of the game. Motsepe made this disclosure while addressing newsmen on Wednesday, 22 July, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he outlined CAF’s plans following the 2026 FIFA World Cup and highlighted key…