Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission operatives who visited his Lagos Head Office of attempting to embarrass the company during a raid some months ago. He stated this during an interview with Bloomberg and monitored on Tuesday. Dangote stated, “They visited the office but didn’t talk to anybody,…
Former soldier, Ruth Ogunleye has called on the Nigerian Army to release the findings of the investigation that led to her discharge from service. Earlier in 2024, Ogunleye accused three senior officers, including Colonel Ishiaku Abdulkareem, of sexual harassment, intimidation, and threatening her life. Ogunleye claimed that Colonel Abdulkareem made repeated sexual advances, which she…
Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti has opened up on his role in the ongoing saga between controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, and popular influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of bribery against some of its…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has clarified that a US district court did not authorise the seizure of Nigeria’s $21 million. There were reports in August 2023 that UK/US courts authorized an SSS victim Williams Emovbira to seize $21 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
The South-East’s traditional leaders have once more urged the region to be united, secure, and peaceful. The call was made by the monarchs during their Tuesday meeting in the capital of Abia State, Umuahia. The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, and other prominent traditional leaders from the South East attended the summit, which served…
Nigerian comedian Ali Baba is opening up about how he became a father of triplets at the age of 59 years old. Ali Baba made the revelation during a podcast appearance and explained how the whole thing came to be. Here is what the comedian and business man had to say. Speaking about how he…
The Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said his administration is currently executing over 1,000 landmark projects across the state which would be completed in record time, in addition to the ongoing recruitment of 15,000 smart school teachers and skilled workers into the state’s workforce. Governor Mbah, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu…
In a shocking turn of events, Pastor John Ogbonna, a renowned clergyman from Ebonyi State, has lost his life while fasting and praying for Nigeria’s well-being on a mountain. According to sources close to the family, Pastor Ugonna had embarked on a spiritual retreat to seek divine intervention for the country’s challenges. Unfortunately, his life…
The Federal Government has approved the increase of Corps Members’ monthly allowance from thirty-three thousand Naira (33,000) to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (N77,000) with effect from July 2024. This was revealed in a statement by Caroline Embu, acting Director of Information and Public Relations, NYSC. The scheme said the increment is in line with the enactment…
It is yet another giant feat in the ongoing infrastructure rejuvenation under Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration, as the people of Akwu Ukwu in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State received a newly rehabilitated solar-powered borehole. The project, aimed at improving water supply in the community, was officially handed over by the Anambra State…
