Abubakar Ahmad Sirika, brother of the immediate-past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, was grilled by EFCC over an alleged N8.06 billion contract fraud within the Federal Ministry of Aviation. The contracts in question, reportedly awarded to Abubakar’s company, Engirios Nigeria Limited, during his brother’s tenure, have raised eyebrows and prompted a deeper investigation into possible…
In a continued effort to combat illegal activities in Nigeria’s oil-rich region, operatives of Tantita Security Services Limited, working in collaboration with security personnel, have made another significant arrest. The vessel in question, identified as MT Harbour Spirit with IMO No. 8226272, was apprehended for its alleged involvement in crude oil theft. This latest operation…
Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has approved a substantial increase in subvention to various higher institutions in the state aimed at bolstering the quality of education and infrastructure in all the schools . This decision underscores the state government’s commitment to advancing education and maintaining Ekiti’s reputation as the education hub of Nigeria. The governor’s…
In a shocking revelation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, the General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme. Operating through his NGO, Theobarth Global Foundation, Ebonyi allegedly deceived unsuspecting victims, including NGOs and individuals, with the promise of a non-existent…
In a significant move aimed at safeguarding the health of the nation’s youth, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has officially banned alcoholic beverages produced in sachets of less than 200ml. The ban, effective from February 1, 2024, comes after a five-year transition period initiated in 2018, which sought to…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has raised serious concerns over the utilization of the $3.4 billion loan obtained by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2020. In a statement released yesterday, SERAP highlighted the absence of any documented evidence regarding the movement and expenditure of the…
Multichoice, the prominent African pay-TV company, has officially rejected a takeover offer from Canal+, a leading French television provider. The proposal, which valued Multichoice at $2.5 billion, was turned down by Multichoice’s Board after thorough deliberation. In an official statement, the Board expressed its dissatisfaction with the offered price of R105 in cash, asserting that…
Construction Workers Commence Three-Day Warning Strike Within the construction unions industry, workers have commenced a three-day warning strike, shedding light on employers’ apparent hesitance to implement the Federal Government’s wage award. This move has been jointly articulated by the National Union of Civil Engineering Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW) and the Construction and Civil…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully intercepted a staggering 14.5 tons of Ghanaian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis sativa, smuggled into Lagos from Ghana. The operation, conducted on Sunday, 28th January 2024, targeted three vehicles – two trucks and a J5 bus – laden with a total weight of 14,524.8 kilograms of…
TCN Tower 388 Vandalized The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) faces a critical challenge as tower number 388 along the Jos–Bauchi, 132kV Single Circuit transmission line has been maliciously vandalized, resulting in a significant disruption to the power grid. In an official statement today, TCN disclosed the severe consequences of this act, emphasizing the urgent…
