Senator Ali Ndume, speaking on Thursday, February 8th, vehemently denied accusations of harboring any animosity towards the Yoruba people amidst his critique of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to relocate certain departments to Lagos. He emphasized his familial ties to the Yoruba community, citing his two daughters’ marriages to Yoruba men, which have…
President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has underscored the urgent need for the regulation of social media platforms, citing their increasingly disruptive influence on society. Speaking at a recent event in Lagos, Tinubu emphasized the critical role of accurate information in shaping national policies and fostering development. He condemned the…
NLC and TUC Issue Nationwide Strike Notice In a startling development, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a joint nationwide strike ultimatum, delivering a stern warning to the Federal Government. This announcement marks a significant escalation in tensions, as it underscores the growing dissatisfaction among organized…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a bold step to address the illicit activities surrounding foreign currency trading in Nigeria. With the aim of alleviating pressure on the local currency, the EFCC has formed a specialized team comprising 7,000 individuals distributed across its 14 zonal commands. This team is tasked with implementing…
First Half Analysis The first half of the semi-final match between Côte d’Ivoire and Congo DR has been characterized by a tightly contested midfield battle, with both teams struggling to break through each other’s defenses. The match started with a series of fouls from both sides, indicating the high stakes and intensity of the encounter….
In a dramatic operation conducted by the Department of Police Intelligence-Intervention Response Team (DPI-IRT), a deadly confrontation with a notorious bandit group unfolded in the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the morning of February 5th, 2024. Led by the infamous Isa Dei-Dei, the group had been a significant threat to the region,…
Federal Government Arraigns Oladipupo Adebutu On Tuesday, the Federal Government took a drastic measure by initiating legal proceedings against Oladipupo Adebutu, the PDP gubernatorial candidate in the March 18, 2023 election, at the Ogun State High Court. The charges brought against Oladipupo Adebutu, which include money laundering and criminal inducement related to electoral activities, highlight…
EFCC Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello for Alleged Corruption The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated legal proceedings against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, accusing him of corruption following his eight-year tenure. Bello faces allegations of diverting a staggering sum exceeding N80 billion from Kogi State funds,…
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made a significant move on Monday, February 5, 2024, as it arraigned Alexander Adeniran Babarinde, a businessman hailing from Oro-Ago in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Babarinde, along with his company, Ajays Engineering Limited, and an accomplice, Suleiman Muhammed (currently at…
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…
