The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning to establishments across Nigeria, cautioning against the unlawful practice of demanding payments in dollars from local customers. The chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, made this announcement in the latest edition of the commission’s monthly e-magazine, EFCC Alert, on Monday. Olukoyede emphasized that…
In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared the Labour Party nationwide convention that reinstated Julius Abure and his National Working Committee as null and void. This decision, announced on Monday, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, throwing the Labour Party into disarray. According to a statement released by…
Tensions within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have reached a boiling point as a group of sixty lawmakers has signaled their potential departure from the party unless significant changes are made at the leadership level. Led by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a representative from Imo State, and five other legislators, the group aired their grievances during…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) takes a crucial step by arraigning Binance Holdings Ltd and one of its executives, Tigran Gambaryan, before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges brought against them, totaling $34.4 million, include tax evasion, currency speculation, and money laundering. This high-profile case underscores the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made significant strides in its investigation into the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and the former CEO of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIPA), Halima Shehu. Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC has recovered a staggering N30 billion…
In a move aimed at enhancing identification systems and bolstering citizen services, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce three new national identity cards. These cards, set to debut in May of this year, are slated to reach an estimated 104 million citizens across the nation. The initiative, spearheaded by the National…
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made a significant breakthrough on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, with the arrest of Prophet Adeniyi Abiodun James, the General Overseer of CAC Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry, Ilorin. The arrest follows allegations of defrauding a church member, Oluwole Babarinsa, to the tune…
In a continued effort to combat terrorism and ensure the safety of civilians in kastina State, the Air Components of Operation Hadarin Daji executed a series of successful air strikes over the weekend. One significant operation took place on April 5th, 2024, targeting a terrorist enclave northwest of Yartsamiya Village in Danmusa Local Government Area…
In a remarkable display of commitment to academic excellence, the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU) Alumni Association has bestowed cash prizes totaling 10 million naira upon exceptional graduands during the 2024 Convocation ceremony. This significant gesture, aimed at motivating academic diligence, unfolded at the university’s Auditorium amidst an atmosphere of celebration and anticipation. Addressing the…
Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), commended the remarkable resilience and unwavering dedication exhibited by the 1 Brigade Nigerian Army troops in their relentless efforts to counter terrorism and insurgency in the volatile region of North West Nigeria. His acknowledgment underscores the pivotal role played by the troops in maintaining peace…
