The Federal Government has launched the ISO 37003:2025 Fraud Control Management Systems to enhance business integrity and boost investor confidence in Nigeria. This initiative aims to provide a globally recognized framework for organizations to assess fraud risks, implement preventive measures, and respond effectively to incidents. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, described the standard as a “strategic tool to promote transparency and good governance in the country”. She emphasized that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” and would help tackle fraud, which increases the cost of doing business, erodes investor confidence, and…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Eight Arab and Muslim majority nations have joined European powers in supporting US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. The countries, including Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey, welcomed Trump’s efforts in a joint statement, affirming their readiness to engage positively and constructively with the US and other parties to finalize the agreement. “We welcome the role of the American president and his sincere efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza,” the joint statement read. European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Council Chief Antonio Costa, have also voiced their support…
The South African ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, was found dead outside a luxury hotel in Paris on Tuesday. According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, Mthethwa’s wife reported him missing on Monday evening after receiving a worrying text message from him. The police launched a search operation and later found his body near the Hyatt Regency hotel. Mthethwa, 58, had booked a room on the 22nd floor of the hotel, and investigators found that a secured window had been forced open. The police believe he might have taken his own life, but the exact circumstances of his death are…
A delegation of prominent Nigerians, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, paid a courtesy visit to the newly coronated Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. The visit included notable figures such as Nasir El Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, Liyel Imoke, former governor of Cross River, and Iyorcha Ayu, former Senate President. During the visit, Atiku described the monarch’s ascension as historic and unique, expressing hope that Ibadanland would witness an era of peace and unprecedented development under his leadership. “Kindly forgive our inability to attend your coronation ceremony as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday,” Atiku…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has accused the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals of seeking to override the Nigerian Constitution to maximize profits, insisting that workers’ rights must not be sacrificed. According to Bosun Olabiyi, Oyo State TUC Chairman, “No investor is bigger than Nigerian law. The Constitution is clear, and Nigeria is a signatory to global conventions that protect workers. Dangote cannot ask for an exception because of his investment”. The TUC argues that workers at the refinery have the right to collective bargaining, citing Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution and International Labour Organisation Conventions 87…
President Bola Tinubu has directed security and law enforcement agencies to quickly investigate the murder of Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise News Television, who was killed during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. According to Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President condemned the crime, describing it as “cruel and condemnable”. The President extended his heartfelt condolences to Maduagwu’s family, the management and staff of Arise News Television, and the entire Nigerian media fraternity. Tinubu assured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 27, 2025, for the arraignment of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on a five-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime. The court adjourned the case after the scheduled arraignment was stalled due to the non-service of the charge sheet on Sowore. Sowore’s lawyer, Marshal Abubakar, objected to the arraignment, stating that his client had not been served with the charges. The Director of Public Prosecutions from the Federal Ministry of Justice informed the court that the prosecution was fully prepared to arraign Sowore alongside X Corporation and Meta (Facebook) Inc. The charges…
The Ebonyi State Police Command has warned its officers against corruption and extortion, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct. This warning follows a viral video on social media depicting police officers acting unprofessionally at their duty posts. Commissioner of Police Anthonia Uche-Anya reiterated the command’s commitment to maintaining a corruption-free work environment. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, denounced the unprofessional behavior of the officers, adding that they would not go unpunished. “We unequivocally condemn their actions and have identified the officers involved; disciplinary actions have already been initiated against them,” Ukandu said. The Assistant Inspector General of…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Imo State on a one-day official visit, marking his second trip to the southeastern state in 2025. The President landed at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, the Imo State capital, at exactly 12:52 p.m. During his visit, Tinubu is expected to commission several transformative infrastructure projects completed by Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration. These projects include the rebuilt Owerri Mbaise Obowo Umuahia Road, a brand-new flyover connecting Port Harcourt and Onitsha Roads with major upgrades around the Assumpta Cathedral Roundabout in Owerri, and the rebuilt Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre. The President…
The Lagos State Government has reopened the Ogudu Ifako Bridge after completing repair works on 400 meters of its four expansion joints. The bridge was closed to vehicular traffic on June 28 to enable construction. According to Olufemi Daramola, Special Adviser on Infrastructure, the repairs were critical to ensuring motorists’ safety and preventing further damage. The project, initially scheduled for 101 days, was completed in just 73 days, ahead of schedule. Daramola commended residents for their endurance during the partial closure, stressing that the bridge is now fully opened to vehicular movement without restrictions. “We undertook this repair to guarantee…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will retain power in Oyo State beyond 2027 and reclaim the presidency in the next general elections. Makinde stated this at the Oyo State PDP State Congress, citing the party’s respect for internal democracy and the amicable conduct of its congresses as evidence of its strength. The governor commended the rancour-free congresses held by the PDP from the wards to local governments and state levels, noting that the process would ensure the party’s retention of power beyond 2027 in Oyo State. “This exercise is to ensure…
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new malaria prevention strategy called Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC) for children under five in southern Nigeria. This decision follows encouraging results from recent field studies. According to Dr. Nnena Ogbluafor, National Coordinator of the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), PMC is tailored for areas with year-round rainfall and continuous malaria transmission, particularly in the southern region. The intervention involves providing preventive doses of anti-malaria medicine to children at regular intervals. Dr. Akeem Bello, Director of Public Health in Osun State, reported that PMC has already shown positive results in eight local…