Democratic Representative Joseph Morelle has formally called upon the Justice Department to investigate the sinister robocalls imitating President Biden’s voice and discouraging participation in the New Hampshire primary. The malicious calls, suspected to be AI-generated, targeted several voters, spreading misinformation and undermining the democratic process. Morelle, in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, expressed…
Launch of Special Intervention Squad and Collaborative Efforts Bwari-Based Kidnapping: In a proactive move to enhance security measures within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, recently initiated the Special Intervention Squad (SIS). This strategic development aimed at bolstering the security landscape became a reality through a synergistic…
President Bola Tinubu’s Reappointment Decision In a significant move demonstrating President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering confidence in leadership, the tenure of Dr. Bayero Farah as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, has been extended. This pivotal decision, endorsed by President Tinubu, not only marks a second term for Dr….
In a display of remarkable efficiency and valor, the Nigerian Army executed a successful operation to rescue 45 passengers who had been kidnapped along the perilous Benue-Enugu express road. The incident had sent shockwaves across the region, raising concerns about the safety of commuters on this vital route. Acting swiftly upon receiving the distress call,…
FIRS Aims for a Whopping 57% Increase in Tax Revenue The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to embark on an ambitious plan to boost tax revenue collection by 57%, targeting a substantial N19.4 trillion. This strategic move is detailed in a document cited by Bloomberg, revealing a dual focus on oil and non-oil…
In a significant address at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed a hopeful vision for Nigeria’s economic future. Emphasizing the need for change, President Tinubu lamented the past decades marred by the mismanagement and embezzlement of public resources under the subsidy regime. He pointed out that a few individuals had…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recently announced the reopening of money laundering cases against 13 prominent figures, including former governors and ministers. The total amounts involved in these cases are staggering, reaching over N853.8bn. This move signals a renewed effort by the EFCC to tackle corruption at the highest levels of government….
EFCC N10 Billion Laundering Case: OGM News– The N10 billion money laundering case, a key prosecution witness, Bananda Edward, a Compliance Officer with United Bank of Africa (UBA), took the stand on Thursday before Justice James Omotsho at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial involves Ali Bello, the nephew of Kogi State governor…
In a startling revelation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has, in the course of this investigation, recovered a substantial amount of N50 billion originally designated for vulnerable citizens. This fund,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its anti-corruption efforts, leveling charges against Olu Agunloye, the former minister of power and steel. The charges stem from the alleged involvement in a $6 billion Mambilla hydropower contract scandal, implicating financial improprieties and irregularities in the contract award process during Agunloye’s tenure. This legal action…
