The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully secured the conviction of Ikechukwu Obiekwe and Ugo Chukwudi for their involvement in a significant fraud case amounting to N39,528,530. Justice Victoria Nwoye of the Anambra State High Court, sitting in Onitsha, delivered the verdict, sentencing both individuals to prison terms. The Enugu Zonal Directorate of…
Justice A. Bello of the Kaduna State High Court has convicted and sentenced Saadu Salisu, Omoruyi Osavbie (a.k.a Antonio Hendo Henderson), and Daniel Japheth (a.k.a Cain Steven) to various jail terms for internet fraud. The trio was prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on separate one-count charges….
The Samoa Deal, named after the Pacific Island nation where it was signed on November 15, 2023, originated from the European Union. It aimed to benefit countries within the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) regions. Nigeria initially withheld its signature due to controversial clauses, particularly those allegedly promoting LGBTQ rights, which sparked significant debate. The…
The economic reform embarked on by President Bola Tinubu’s administration has added a new dimension to Nigeria’s economic landscape. Following his declaration that “subsidy is gone” during his inaugural speech in May 2023, Nigerians witnessed a surge in the prices of transportation and foodstuff. This drastic policy change aimed to eliminate the longstanding fuel subsidy,…
The suicide bombings in Gwoza, Borno State, have once again spotlighted the persistent threat posed by Boko Haram groups in Nigeria’s northeastern region. These attacks, among the deadliest in recent times, claimed 32 lives, up from the initial count of 18, and left more than 30 people with various degrees of injuries. The resurgence of…
The Minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this vital information at the 2024 Nigeria Oil and Gas conference in Abuja that the Federal Government has revealed that Nigerians spent a staggering N16.5 trillion on fuel and generators in 2023. This amount is significantly higher than the revenue generated by the formal power sector, which stood…
In a bid to address critical regional concerns, governors from Nigeria’s southeastern states are planning a significant meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The primary agenda is to discuss the potential release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), whose detention has been a point of contention and unrest in…
The Federal Government through Minister of Works, David Umahi has issued a warning to Julius Berger and CCECC, threatening to cancel their contracts for the Calabar-Itu Road project if they fail to mobilize to the project site within one week. Minister of Works, David Umahi, gave the directive during a Stakeholders’ Engagement in Uyo on…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is set to flag off the construction of multiple infrastructure projects in Abuja this week. The projects include the building of bus terminals in Mabushi and Kugbo, the upgrade of Kwaita-Yebu Road, and the construction of the Court of Appeal Abuja Division. The Federal Executive…
President Bola Tinubu has called on governors to prioritize and achieve their targets on food security, emphasizing its critical importance for Nigeria’s sustainable development. Addressing the governors during a high-level meeting, President Tinubu highlighted the urgent need for enhanced agricultural productivity and food self-sufficiency. He underscored that food security is not just about agriculture but…
