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FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, embarked on a comprehensive inspection of several ongoing road projects in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. His visit was marked by optimism and forward-looking statements, particularly highlighting the upcoming one-year anniversary in May, during which President Tinubu is expected to commission multiple projects. Wike’s assessment encompasses various critical infrastructural developments, each…

The Biden administration’s decision to indefinitely postpone the long-awaited menthol cigarette ban has ignited a storm of controversy, drawing criticism from anti-smoking advocates while potentially sidestepping a political quagmire with Black voters ahead of November’s elections. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra’s statement on Friday offered no concrete timeline for the implementation of the…

The American International School of Abuja (AISA) has transferred a substantial sum of $760,910.84 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following a petition lodged by the commission. This transfer is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations surrounding the payment of school fees for five children of the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya…

Dave Umahi Minister of Work has issued a stern ultimatum to construction companies tasked with the monumental project of rehabilitating the Abuja-Lokoja-Benin highway. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced that a new contract worth N870 billion has been drafted to replace the expired one under the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) Tax Credit Scheme. The…

PetroChina, a Chinese state-owned energy enterprise, finds itself entangled in payment complexities, resulting in a month-long delay in unloading a shipment of U.S. crude oil at the Dangote refinery in Nigeria. This delay, highlighted by reports from four trading sources and shipping data, underscores the hurdles confronting the $20 billion Dangote refinery, supported by Africa’s…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) handed over 14 properties initially forfeited to the Federal Government to the government and people of Enugu State. The transfer ceremony, conducted by the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, took place at the commission’s corporate headquarters. Mr. Olukoyede, reflecting on the lengthy legal process dating back…

In a dramatic turn of events, Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has threatened to resign if he is not personally involved in overseeing the completion of the investigation regarding Yahaya Bello, the former governor. This bold statement comes amid mounting pressure on the EFCC to address allegations of…