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Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar-Farouk, has arrived at the EFCC to meet with interrogators over an ongoing probe into the N37,170,855,753.44 allegedly laundered during her tenure in office, through a contractor, James Okwete. At about 10:20 am on Monday, the ex-minister on X said she was at the EFCC headquarters. “I have, […]
Following the visit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to Dangote’s group headquarters on January 4, 2024, the company has expressed readiness to assist the anti-graft agency in its investigations. The Group said it was cooperating with the commission which is investigating the possible misuse of foreign exchange from the central bank. […]
The free rail services for commuters have been extended by the Federal Government. It was disclosed by the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, on Thursday on its official website. NRC noted that the free rail service would expire on January 7, 2024, instead of January 4, as it was earlier announced. With the adjustment made, […]
The Rivers State High Court has struck out the suit filed by Hon. Edison Ehie against Hon. Martin Amaewhule and 25 Rivers Lawmakers over the continued sitting of the lawmakers as members of Rivers State House of Assembly after their seats have been declared vacant by Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie. Ehie had through his […]
Four persons have been killed by gunmen during a robbery attack at a supermarket in Karu LGA of Nasarawa State. The incident happened on Tuesday at the boundary near Abuja and was confirmed by the spokesperson of Nasarawa State Police Command, Ramhan Nansel, on Wednesday. According to the command a distress call was […]
There is an ongoing protest by the women of Umuejechi Nekede in Imo State over the forceful takeover of their ancestral land by the Imo State government. The naked women were seen singing sorrowful songs with various displays of placards reading ‘This is the only land left for us and our children. Governor Uzodimma, […]
Barrister Hannatu Musawa the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy has called on Nigerians to rally behind sick Nollywood actor Zack Orji. The Minister is calling for support for the actor after he reportedly slumped in the toilet which made him unable to speak or walk. On January 1, 2024, Zack underwent brain […]
The Office of the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State said an undisclosed amount of US dollars had been stolen by some staff members. Reports have it that the Deputy Governor, Dr Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, has issued an ultimatum for the return of the alleged stolen funds. A close aide to Agbadu said the money […]
The appeal before the Supreme Court of Nigeria by Dumo Lulu-Briggs the 2023 governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Rivers State, against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Peoples Democratic Party has been withdrawn. According to Lulu-Briggs, he said a bid to contribute to the peace of […]
Members of a gang that attacked and killed two police officers at Uga Roundabout in Augusta LGA of Anambra State have been apprehended by the command. On Monday the Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP Aderemi Adeoye disclosed that after the attack on the officers on Thursday three of the gang members were killed. Adeoye […]
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