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Olukoyede: I Inherited Malami Investigation File

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede denies witch-hunt, reveals probe into ex-AGF Malami began long before his tenure. He insists investigation is professional and not personal. Read the full details.

Trump Rejects Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Pardon Request

US President Donald Trump says he will not grant a pardon to hip-hop star Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence. Get the full details on this high-profile rejection.

EFCC, Prison Guards Clash in Court Over Ex-Minister Malami

Tension erupted at the Federal High Court Abuja as EFCC and Correctional Service officers nearly exchanged gunfire over custody of former AGF Abubakar Malami. Details of the clash and the N212.8bn properties probe inside.

Man arrested for dumping refuse on Lagos road

Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.

Ogun Suspends 3 Firms Over Ogijo Lead Pollution

Ogun State suspends three environmental consultancy firms for negligence in the Ogijo lead poisoning case. Read the full report on the government's actions and audit findings.

Beetles Block Europe's Biggest Rare Earths Mine

Plans to mine Europe's largest rare earth deposit in Norway face delays over environmental fears for endangered beetles and mosses. Discover the clash between green energy goals and conservation.

PANDEF Endorses Tinubu's Oil Sector Reforms

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum has endorsed President Tinubu's oil and gas reforms, praising key appointments but calling for greater inclusion of local professionals and expanded environmental cleanup. Read more.

EFCC Raids Malami's Homes, Offices in Abuja, Kebbi

EFCC operatives have raided former AGF Abubakar Malami's properties. The agency confirms the search is part of a probe into 18 offences including money laundering. Read the full details.

World Bank Boosts Funding for Nigeria's Skills Project

The World Bank has approved additional financing for Nigeria's SPESSE project, citing its 'satisfactory' performance in bridging critical skills gaps in procurement and environmental standards. Over 85,000 Nigerians have been trained.

EFCC Raids Malami's Homes Over Salami Report Chapter 9

Operatives of the EFCC have raided the offices and residences of former AGF Abubakar Malami. His aide alleges the searches are linked to the contentious Chapter 9 of the Salami Report. Read the full story.

Vietnam's Toxic Plastic Recycling Villages Exposed

In Vietnam's recycling villages, workers face severe health risks from toxic pollution while processing 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Discover the hidden cost of the global waste trade.

EFCC Rejects Politicisation Claims, Malami Cries Foul

Nigeria's EFCC insists its anti-corruption war is impartial, dismissing claims of political weaponisation. Meanwhile, ex-Attorney General Malami alleges persecution and demands the EFCC chairman step aside from his case. Read the full details.

Akwa Ibom is Nigeria's Cleanest State for 2025

Akwa Ibom State has been ranked Nigeria's cleanest state for 2025. The report also reveals a worrying decline in national sanitation and public health indicators. Read more and see the full rankings.

Ogun Offers Free Lead Tests for Ogijo Residents

Ogun State Government begins free lead poisoning testing for Ogijo residents following shutdown of battery recycling plants. Testing starts Monday at Ogijo Primary Health Centre.

96 Arrested for Flouting Sanitation Law in Nasarawa

Nasarawa State Government arrested 96 persons for violating environmental sanitation laws. The state also plans to revitalize waste recycling plants in Lafia and Karu to improve public health.

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