EFCC secures major victory as the he Federal High Court has handed down a significant ruling, ordering the forfeiture of multibillion properties and funds linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. This landmark decision was made by Justice Yellim Bogoro on Thursday, following an ex-parte application by the Economic and Financial…
On May 23, 2024, the former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Hadi Abubakar Sirika, his brother Ahmad Abubakar Sirika, and two companies, Enginos Nigeria Limited and Samahah Integrated Investment Limited, faced the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Garki. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned them on an amended 10-count charge related to…
In a tragic incident that has shaken the academic community, a student of Ebonyi State University, identified as Chidimma Okeke, has reportedly taken her own life after being repeatedly failed by a lecturer. The distraught mother of the deceased brought her daughter’s body to the Ebonyi State university, demanding that the lecturer responsible for her…
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has leveled serious accusations against Peter Obi, the Labor Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, claiming that Obi has been actively encouraging his supporters, known as ‘Obidients’, to engage in online harassment of individuals with differing viewpoints. The ‘Obidients’ have garnered a notorious reputation for aggressively trolling critics and those holding contrary…
In a significant development, the Nigerian police force, in collaboration with the local vigilante group Askarawa, has successfully apprehended Bashir Bature Kaura, a key informant for bandits operating in Zamfara State. Kaura, whose activities have been instrumental in terrorizing and kidnapping residents, was arrested in a coordinated operation targeting criminal elements in the region. His…
In a functioning democracy, the end of an election marks the beginning of a new phase of governance and nation-building. Ideally, the winner focuses on building the country with support from critical stakeholders, while the opposition plays a vital role in holding the government accountable and providing constructive criticism as often be epitomizes by Atiku…
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has placed the National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) under special scrutiny, examining its documents from 2018 to date. This move is part of the ongoing probe into revenue leakages in government MDAs, which aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. Rep. James…
In a significant move against cybercrime, Justice S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced Daniel Walter Anga to prison for internet fraud. The prosecution was carried out by the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a one-count charge…
The long-anticipated commencement of operations at the Port Harcourt refinery is slated for the end of July, as announced by Chief Ukadike Chinedu, the National Public Relations Officer of the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). This development follows numerous delays that have stalled the refinery’s operations, which boast a significant capacity of 210,000 barrels…
The Nigerian government has called on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in the renewal and reconstruction of its aging oil pipeline infrastructure. On Monday, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, emphasized the urgent need to replace the over 50-year-old pipelines, which have surpassed their operational lifespans. The appeal was made…
