In a commendable display of swift action, security operatives in Kogi State successfully rescued 21 kidnap victims just 48 hours after they were abducted along the Ajaokuta – Itobe road. The victims, mainly travelers, were taken to an unknown destination within the dense forest around the Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The joint…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a significant step in its ongoing investigation into an alleged money laundering case involving the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar-Farouq. The probe focuses on the staggering amount of N37,170,855,753.44 believed to have been laundered under her watch through a contractor named James Okwete. The…
The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) has adamantly refuted fake news claims of soldiers mistreating women in Plateau State, dismissing a video circulating on social media alleging such behavior under the context of “Operation Rainbow in Plateau State.” Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, the Acting Director of Defense Information, labeled the footage as misleading, clarifying its origin dating back…
The Tisun Community Management Council (TCMC) has issued a stern ultimatum, threatening to halt oil and gas production in the Warri North Local Government Area from January 1, 2024. This move, spearheaded by Chairman David Odeli, reflects the growing frustration of the oil and gas-rich community, citing persistent neglect, environmental hazards, and health challenges as…
In a significant move to combat the persistent foreign exchange scarcity in Nigeria, the federal government has at last obtained $2.25 billion out of the $3.3 billion FX facility from the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank). The prolonged wait for this credit support, aimed at mitigating the acute FX shortage, has been a point of concern…
Political environment in Edo State has been disrupted by a violent clash within the Labour Party. A distressing video circulating online reveals a brutal attack on members of the Lamidi Apapa group, who were in Benin City for their scheduled convention on Saturday, December 30th. The assailants, boldly challenging their victims, physically assaulted two men,…
Former Nigeria presidential candidate and Human Rights Activist, Omoyele Sowore, recently appeared on News Central Tv to express his concerns and share his views regarding the passing of Ondo State governor Rotimi Akeredolu. During the interview, Sowore made startling allegations, suggesting the involvement of Akeredolu’s wife and close relative in mishandling the governor’s medical situations,…
In a solemn ceremony that took place at approximately 4 pm today, December 27, 2023, Lucky Aiyedatiwa was officially sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State. This transition of power follows the unfortunate demise of the former Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, at the age of 67. Sources within the state government have indicated that Aiyedatiwa,…
In a recent development, the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has vehemently denied the claims made by the Central Bank’s private investigator, Jim Obazee. The report suggested that Emefiele had stashed a staggering £543,482,213 in fixed deposits within UK banks without proper authorization, among other serious allegations. Emefiele…
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Under Scrutiny The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exposed a staggering sum of N37.1 billion believed to have been laundered within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs during the tenure of former minister Sadiya Umar-Farouk appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2019. Exclusive details obtained by Sunday PUNCH…
