A Prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Bilikisu Bala on Monday, September 30, 2024, told a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating allegations of corruption against some officers of the Commission, and the Nigeria Correctional Service that charges of money laundering dropped in the trial of Idris Okuneye (a.k.a Bobrisky)…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigerians on the momentous occasion of the nation’s 64th Independence anniversary, urging a united endeavor to elevate the country to the greatness envisioned by its esteemed founders. In a reflective press statement released on Monday, Atiku emphasized that this milestone is not merely a commemoration…
Ebonyi state governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has approved the Surgical and medical interventions for the State civil servants through Ebonyi state health insurance Agency. Ebonyi state health insurance agency has registered over 500 cases, including eye screenings, issuance of eye glasses, eye surgeries, fibroid, and hernia surgeries to reduce cost for the civil servants in…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, remanded the former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, and former Permanent Secretary of Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The duo were arrested on September 27, for allegedly diverting N27bn belonging…
In a statement issued on Monday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB asked people of the South-East at home and in the diaspora to avoid any Nigeria’s Independence celebration globally. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has banned any form of Independence Day celebration activities in the entire South-East region of Nigeria…
Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo state, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu on Monday defied statements from the state government as he inspected some ongoing projects like the multi-billion naira five-star Radisson Blu hotel, the ongoing Museum Of West African Arts (MOWAA), reconstruction of the Road in Okada Avenue and parts of Central Road where he said…
The Federal Government has approved a pension increase of N32,000 for retirees, following a review of the national minimum wage structure. This adjustment, announced by the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission, applies to those who retired under specific salary schemes, including health workers, doctors, lecturers, police, paramilitary, and armed forces personnel. This decision follows…
PDP, TinubuThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government to immediately reduce the pump price of fuel and stem the slide in the value of the Naira. The opposition party also charged Nigerians to use the 2024 Independence Day Anniversary to reawaken the spirit of Nationalism in defence…
The senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has again raised fresh concerns over the persistent problem of corruption in Nigeria, lamenting that Nigeria continues to celebrate individuals who steal public funds. Ndume stated this during an interactive session with newsmen in Kano on Sunday. He highlighted how societal values have contributed to the…
Musk, CEO of Tesla, stated this in a post on his X account on Sunday, explaining that only very few Americans realize that, if Trump is not elected, the November election will be the last election. The world’s richest person, Elon Musk has stated that the election of Republican candidate, Donald Trump in the US…
