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Emefiele Forfeits 753 Abuja Duplexes to FG
Photo: Aerial view of the estate recovered from the ex-govt official The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has hailed the seizure of 753 duplexes and other premium properties from a former government official as its largest and most significant forfeiture in history. On Monday, December 2, Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie…
Read More »Tinubu: A President, His Legion of Media Aides and Miscommunication
By Austin Manekator President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who rarely addresses public concerns directly, has amassed a sizable team of media and communication aides holding various titles. Among them is Daniel Bwala, a former outspoken critic now serving as Special Adviser on Policy Communication, and Sunday Dare, a former Minister, whose…
Read More »Brazil-Based man Excretes N99m Worth Cocaine in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Ezeokoli Sylver, a 59-year-old businessman based in Brazil, for attempting to smuggle 700 grams of cocaine into Nigeria. Sylver was arrested on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the E-Arrival Hall of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, upon arrival from…
Read More »Cash Scarcity: CBN Reads Riot Act to Banks
By Deborah Nnamdi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has read riot acts to banks and other financial institutions engaging in malpractices or refusing to make cash available to Nigerians. Cardoso, who spoke in Lagos at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) dinner, said sanctions…
Read More »Voters Apathy: Minority Choosing Nigeria’s Leaders
By Oghenekevwe Kofi, L.M. Ericsson Nigeria Nigerians are active on social media and in the streets, often criticizing politicians for the country’s issues. However, during elections, where they can alter the narratives with their votes, the loud complaints fade, and voter turnout is low, especially among the youth who yearn…
Read More »Scores Feared Dead in Kogi Boat Accident
By Deborah Nnamdi A boat reportedly carrying over 200 passengers en route from the Dambo-Ebuchi community in Kogi Local Government Area of Kogi State capsized on Friday on River Niger, killing an unspecified number of passengers. The victims said to be mostly market women, were on their way to a…
Read More »Review Ndokwa Production Quantum, Group Urges Delta Govt
The people of the Ndokwa region in Delta State have called the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori to lead the drive for a review of the production quantum allocated to their land, given the increase in oil and gas production since the last allotment was made. Save Ndokwa Nation Group, a…
Read More »Navy Seizes N500m Worth Illicit drugs, Arrests 3 Suspects
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, FOB, Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, has arrested three suspected drug dealers and impounded illicit drugs worth N500m. The Commanding Officer of the Base, Capt. Uche Aneke disclosed this on Thursday while handing over the contraband drugs and industrial chemicals to the National…
Read More »Yahaya Bello: From State House to Detention
Photo: Yahaya Bello, a Governor in the Dock By Deborah Nnamdi The immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has been remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory ordered the remand of Bello, who is facing…
Read More »Confusion over Yayaha Bello, But EFCC Parades 15 Internet Fraudsters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has announced the arrest of 15 suspected internet fraudsters in Makurdi, Benue State. Photo: 15 alleged internet fraudsters paraded by the EFCC on Tuesday But confusion persists over the fate of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, who is accused of a multibillion…
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