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…
Amid escalating tensions surrounding the selection of a new Alararomi of Araromi Ekiti, the Ekiti State Government convened a crucial meeting with key stakeholders to address the brewing crisis. The dispute, centered on the emergence of Prince Adebomi Babalola as the Alararomi-elect, had sparked unrest among contenders and interested parties, casting a shadow over the…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has once again accused China of committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang province. The damning remarks came in a report published on Monday, just days before Blinken’s scheduled visit to China. The report, an annual assessment of human rights worldwide, reiterated…
Troops from Operation MNJTF, operating in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force in the North-East region, have scored a significant victory in the ongoing battle against insurgency. On Sunday, April 22, 2024, a joint operation led to the neutralization of two Boko Haram terrorists in Gamborun Ngala, near the Cameroon border. The operation demonstrates…
In a significant blow to cybercrime activities, the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of 20 internet fraudsters. The convictions, which occurred on April 17 and 18, 2024, before Justices Efe Ikponmwonba and M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court in Benin City,…
In the wake of the removal of the fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration initiated the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) in October of the same year. This ambitious endeavor aims to provide cheaper, safer, and more environmentally friendly energy solutions, particularly focusing on compressed natural gas (CNG) for mass transit…
Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), notorious for its violent insurgency in the North East, is set to expand its propaganda reach with the launch of an online radio broadcast station titled “Radio Raeed.” The move, aimed at bolstering recruitment and amplifying its ideological message, underscores the group’s determination to exert influence through multiple channels….
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser to the President, has sounded the alarm regarding the growing proliferation of illicit firearms in the Northern region of Nigeria. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto, Ribadu expressed deep apprehension over the situation, particularly emphasizing the significant impact on the North-West region. He…
NAFDAC executed a well-coordinated raid on several establishments in Abuja. Among the targeted locations were Sahad Stores, a prominent supermarket, and H-Medix outlets across different areas of the capital city. The operation also extended to the bustling Utako market, where counterfeit medications were seized. This extensive sweep underscores NAFDAC’s commitment to safeguarding public health by…
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, faced a setback in his legal proceedings as he failed to appear before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on April 18, 2024. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had scheduled his arraignment alongside co-defendants Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu on charges…
