The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed condolences to the family of its third substantive Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde, who passed away in Egypt on Sunday at the age of 61. Lamorde had traveled to Egypt for medical treatment. In a statement on Sunday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale conveyed the agency’s shock at Lamorde’s […]
A file photo of Muhammadu Sanusi II Governor Reinstates Sanusi as Emir of Kano After Four-Year Absence Four years after Muhammadu Sanusi II was deposed as Emir of Kano, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reinstated him to the throne. “With the full support of the kingmakers, I have approved the reappointment of Mallam […]
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa praised the anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela for his significant contributions to the country’s journey to freedom during the 30th anniversary celebration of democracy. In a speech at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, Pretoria, on Saturday, Ramaphosa described Mandela as “the first democratically elected president […]
Photo illustration of Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, and an airport The Federal Government has announced that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will conduct a thorough audit of all local airlines across the country. Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Festus Keyamo revealed this during an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Thursday. He emphasized […]
Prof. Ladi Hamalai A Federal High Court in Apo, Abuja, has issued an arrest warrant for Professor Ladi Hamalai, former Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies. This decision stems from Hamalai’s repeated failure to appear in a corruption case brought against her by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related […]
President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has called for reforms to help Nigerians benefit more fully from the justice sector. Tinubu made these remarks on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of the two-day National Summit on Justice 2024, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Justice in partnership with the European Union, International IDEA, UNICEF, […]
Hadi Sirika The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Hadi Sirika, former Minister of Aviation under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, in connection with an ongoing N8 billion money laundering investigation related to Nigeria Air. Sirika arrived at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory Command around 1:00 pm on Tuesday. He is currently under questioning […]
Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Approximately N531.4 billion in Central Bank of Nigeria intervention funds remains unused within the accounts of nine deposit money banks, according to findings . The situation follows the suspension of all CBN intervention funds by the current governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso. Upon taking office, Cardoso ceased all development […]
President Bola Tinubu will kick off the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja on Monday, April 22. Supported by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), Nigeria is hosting a high-level summit themed “Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism” from April 22 to April 23. The summit aims to […]
Some musicians have expressed support for the recent enforcement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ban the abuse of the Naira. While the ban on spraying money at parties was initially perceived as potentially affecting musicians, several artists, including Wasiu Alabi (Pasuma), Saheed Osupa, and Adewale Ayuba, see it as a positive […]
UK Home Office staff A Home Office case worker has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to sell UK residency to an asylum seeker in Northern Ireland, according to BBC reports. The case worker allegedly contacted a vulnerable man, asking for £2,000 in exchange for approving his refugee application. The attempt involved using sensitive Home […]
Electricity Tariff Hike The Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, Sanusi Garba, stated on Thursday in Abuja that the Federal Government of Nigeria would need to allocate N3.2 trillion in 2024 to undo the recent increase in electricity tariffs. During a stakeholders meeting hosted by the House of Representatives Committee on Power, Garba acknowledged […]
Chairman, RMFAC, Mohammed Bello The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission has revealed that a total of N7.3 trillion was deposited into the Federation Account between July and December 2023, indicating an increased revenue flow. The Federation Account Allocation Committee shared the amount, which was remitted to the Central Bank of Nigeria under the title […]
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday that it is determined to arrest and prosecute former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for his alleged involvement in money laundering. The EFCC stated that it would not hesitate to execute […]
Victor Antai The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has confirmed the completion and connection of its newly constructed 132/33kv electricity substation in Ode-Erinje, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, to the national grid. During an inspection of the project, Victor Antai, the NDDC’s Executive Director of Projects, hailed the substation as a landmark initiative […]
The World Health Organization logo is pictured at the entrance of the WHO building, in Geneva, Switzerland, December 20, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights “World’s First: Nigeria Leads with Groundbreaking Men5CV Meningitis Vaccine Rollout, WHO Confirms Nigeria, a Meningitis Hotspot in Africa, Pioneers Revolutionary Vaccine Deployment In a significant stride towards eradicating meningitis, Nigeria […]
NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye NAFDAC Bans Turkey-Made Dex Luxury Bar Soap, Alerts Public on Counterfeit Indian Injection Powder The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has enforced a ban on the sale of Dex Luxury Bar Soap manufactured in Turkey. This decision comes in response to findings that the soap […]
Junior Pope “Anambra State Police Recover Bodies from Recent Boat Accident as Nollywood Mourns Another Loss The Anambra State Police Command has retrieved the remaining three bodies of victims from the recent tragic boat accident along the River Niger coastline. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police spokesman, underscored the importance of safety awareness among water […]
Late Herbert Wigwe, wife and Abimbola Ogunbanjo. Photo Credit: Google Family of Late Nigerian Exchange Group Chairman Sues US Helicopter Company Over Fatal Crash The family of the late former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, who perished in a Southern California helicopter crash in February, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the […]
The 37-year-old poverty alleviation minister denied any wrongdoing when she was suspended in January.GETTY IMAGES Nigeria Recovers 30 Billion Naira in Corruption Probe, Over 50 Bank Accounts Traced In an ongoing corruption investigation, Nigeria has reclaimed 30 billion naira ($24 million; £19 million), which was found across more than 50 bank accounts, according to […]