EFCC has arrested Darius Ishaku, former Taraba State Governor, in connection with a multi-billion Naira fraud case. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of N27 billion in state funds during his tenure. Darius Ishaku, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, faces serious allegations that have drawn national…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has lodged fresh charges against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The latest legal actions are centered around allegations of fraud amounting to N110,446,470,089, as presented in a new charge filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The EFCC claims that Bello’s actions constitute a criminal breach…
The CEO of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, through his representative, Group Executive Director Alhaji Kabir Rabiu, made a significant contribution to flood-affected victims in a commendable display of corporate social responsibility. In an effort to alleviate the suffering of those impacted by the recent flood disaster, Abdul Samad Rabiu donated 1 billion Naira. The…
In a significant development, the Nigerian Army has officially cleared Colonel Ishaya Ibrahim of allegations of sexual harassment, cyberbullying, and defamation made against him by former Private Ruth Ogunleye. The allegations had sparked intense public interest, particularly after Ogunleye took to social media platforms like TikTok to voice her claims. According to Major General Onyema…
The Nigerian social media space has been set ablaze once again by a viral video featuring Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM), accusing Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, of bribing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop charges of money laundering. In this article, we unpack the key…
Nigerian music icon and actor, Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has embarked on an exciting new chapter of his life. The singer, who has been a household name in the Nigerian entertainment industry for decades, recently shared heartwarming photos on social media as he prepared to leave for an international academic program. Known…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially authorized a revised scope and reduced the cost for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway. This critical infrastructure project, previously burdened by delays and rising costs, will now see its budget adjusted to N740.79 billion, according to a recent statement from the Ministry of Works and Housing….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially rejected the results of the Edo State Governorship election, which were announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). During a press conference held in Abuja, PDP’s acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, voiced the party’s dissatisfaction with the election’s outcome, calling on Nigerians to support their stance. The…
Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of attempting to manipulate the upcoming elections by bringing in a staggering sum of 73 million naira to buy votes in his ward. The claim was made during a press briefing where Shaibu expressed concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in Edo…
Governor Babagana Zulum has announced the formation of a multi-agency relief committee. This committee includes representatives from top anti-corruption agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the State Security Service (SSS). With various other organizations involved, this collaboration aims to provide effective…
