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…
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…
Through the Minister of Housing, Ahmed Dangiwa reveals that the federal government has launched a portal to facilitate all transactions related to acquiring Renewed Hope Housing estates across Nigeria. The portal aims to provide a seamless and transparent process for eligible citizens to participate in the scheme. According to the Minister of Housing, Ahmed Dangiwa,…
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…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade, also known as Abdul Qassim Adisa Balogun, and his wife, Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade, also known as Bolarinwa Rashidat Ayinke, wanted for their involvement in a cocaine trafficking operation based in India. The couple, who run the cartel from India, have been implicated in…
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, and the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, addressed the critical issue of fake news at the official launch of EFCC Radio, 97.3 FM, in Abuja. Both leaders underscored the necessity of robust…
The Nigerian Government has pledged to empower its youths with skills and education to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development for socio-economic progress. This commitment was made by the Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, at the Ministry’s Management Retreat on Presidential Priorities and Deliverables, themed “Achieving the Eight Presidential Priorities and Deliverables.”…
Minister Of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu reiterate that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to address the significant gas supply debt in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this at the . held in Abuja. He revealed that President Bola Tinubu has authorized the Ministry…
The Forum of 37 State Women Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has voiced their grievances over what they perceive as neglect and exclusion from the rewards of party politics. The leaders, in a meeting chaired by Mrs. Patricia Yakubu, lamented their lack of recognition and compensation following…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally charged former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele for his alleged misconduct during the controversial naira swap policy. Emefiele stands accused of authorizing the massive production of N684.5 million at a staggering cost of N18.96 billion, potentially causing significant harm to the public interest….
