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Governor Yahaya Bello Calls for President Tinubu to Investigate EFCC’s Activities in Kogi The Kogi State Government has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to clarify the motive behind its relentless pursuit and public trial of the former Governor, Yahaya Bello. The government emphasized that there were no missing funds during Bello’s tenure […]
In January, during his re-arraignment, the former CBN governor refuted the accusations. photo of former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. A prosecution witness at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama recounted how former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, currently facing trial for fraud and corruption charges, allegedly awarded 45 contracts totaling […]
Senator Abdul Ningi On Tuesday, the Senate imposed a three-month suspension on Senator Abdul Ningi due to his involvement in budget padding allegations. The Senate has taken the decision to suspend Senator Abdul Ningi, former Senate Deputy Leader and Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, for a period of three months. During this time, he […]
The funeral service is being held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lion of Judah parish, Isiokpo, where mourners have gathered to pay their respects. In the heart of Isiokpo community within the Ikwere Local Government Area of Rivers State, hundreds have gathered to bid farewell to the late Chief Executive Officer of Access […]
President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action by suspending the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ahmad Salihijo, and three Executive Directors of the Rural Electrification Agency, citing new findings from a comprehensive investigation into financial activities. The State House, through a statement from Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the suspension on […]
Many developing countries, including Nigeria, face the challenge of rising drug prices, posing a major concern for their citizens. The increasing cost of medication has made access to essential drugs more difficult for many Nigerians. The upward trend in drug costs has rendered necessary medications unaffordable for a large portion of the population. This consistent […]
During a retreat held by the Ministry of Finance in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state on Wednesday, Minister Wale Edun announced President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s decision to reintroduce direct cash transfers aimed at aiding 12 million Nigerians amidst the prevailing hardship in the country. Originally designed to assist 3 million citizens, the project’s scope has been […]
File photo combo of bags of cement Nigerian Cement Manufacturers Commit to Price Reduction, With Federal Government Intervention Cement manufacturers in Nigeria have pledged to lower the price of their product, targeting a range between N7,000 and N8,000 per 50kg bag, varying by location nationwide. This agreement, struck between the manufacturers and the Federal […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented new regulations preventing international oil companies from transferring 100% of their foreign exchange proceeds to their parent companies overseas in a single transaction. Instead, the apex bank has directed that these companies can initially repatriate 50% of their proceeds, with the remaining half available for repatriation after […]
Peter Obi Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Urges Probe into Alleged Financial Misconduct Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has called for a comprehensive investigation into the accusations of financial impropriety directed at the National Chairman of the Party, Comrade Julius Abure. Obi made this appeal during a media […]
A photo combination of Bolaji Agbede (left) and Herbert Wigwe. Access Holdings Plc has named Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer in the wake of Herbert Wigwe’s passing. Wigwe, who previously held the position of Group Chief Executive Officer, tragically lost his life in a helicopter accident in the US over the […]
Twelve Fresh Representatives Take Oaths of Office in the House of Representatives Following their triumphs in the recent parliamentary re-run elections, twelve newly elected members from diverse federal constituencies have officially assumed their duties in the House of Representatives. The swearing-in ceremony, overseen by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, saw the attendance of twelve out of the […]
Governor Yahaya Bello Signs of Trouble Ahead for Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Recent developments suggest that Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, may be facing challenges from influential figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC), just weeks after leaving office. Sources reveal dissatisfaction within the party regarding Bello’s past decisions and […]
File photo of EFCC operatives Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, a cleric, has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for purportedly swindling church members and others through fake grants purportedly from the Ford Foundation, amounting to N1,319,040,274.31. Confirming the arrest in a statement issued on Monday, the EFCC stated that the General […]
The palace conveyed that despite his diagnosis, the king maintains an optimistic outlook and eagerly anticipates resuming his complete public responsibilities at the earliest opportunity . According to Buckingham Palace, King Charles III has recently been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has commenced treatment. This news comes just a week after his discharge […]
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has refuted any intentions to relocate the country’s capital from Abuja to Lagos, dismissing such rumors as baseless and attributing them to political opponents. The speculation gained momentum before Tinubu assumed office in May and intensified following the announcement of the relocation of the airports agency and a central bank department […]
Rotimi Akeredolu. Photo/faceboo/rotimiaketi The family of the late Rotimi Akeredolu, former Governor of Ondo State, has announced that his burial is scheduled for February 23. The details were released in a burial arrangement by Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the deceased’s eldest son, in Ondo on Monday. Rotimi Akeredolu passed away on December 27, 2023, at a […]
“Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, Engages in High-Level Talks with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, commenced a crucial diplomatic meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Blinken’s arrival at the State House, around 6:50 pm, was marked by a warm reception at […]
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reported that over 90% of the victims affected by the explosion in the Adeyi area of Old Bodija in Ibadan have been discharged. The incident on Dejo Oyelese Street claimed five lives, and ongoing investigations are being conducted. The governor expressed gratitude to residents for their cooperation with security […]
A distressing incident unfolded in the Ofosu area along the Benin-Ore Expressway, where Safiu Kareem raised an alarm regarding the abduction of his father, Akeem Kareem, along with several other individuals whose identities remain unknown. The perpetrators, who seized the victims on Wednesday afternoon, have reportedly initiated ransom demands. Safiu shared that his father and […]