By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formally inaugurated the NCC–REA Collaboration Committee, marking a pivotal step towards advancing Nigeria’s digital and energy inclusion objectives by developing modalities for the deployment of renewable energy to support telecom infrastructure in Nigeria. Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, NCC’s Ag. Head, Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The inauguration, held at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, 27th June 2025, was presided over by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, who was joined by the Managing Director of the Rural…
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By Miriam Humbe The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Ismail Lawal in the trial of the former governor of Taraba State, Darius Dickson Ishaku on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, informed Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that Ishaku advised him to run away for a period of six months, so as not to report to the EFCC that needed him for its investigations concerning the former governor. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Ishaku, the first defendant, is facing prosecution by the EFCC alongside a former…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has charged youths in the country to join hands with the EFCC in combating corruption, economic and financial crimes. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. He gave the charge few days ago while addressing the students of the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, Abuja center, who came on an excursion and study tour of the Commission’s headquarters. The EFCC boss who spoke through the Deputy Commander of EFCC, DCE Nwanyinma Okeanu, regretted that corruption,…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court Calabar, on Tuesday July 1, 2025 convicted and sentenced eight internet fraudsters to various jail terms for offences bordering on criminal impersonation, money laundering, love scam and possession of fraudulent messages. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The convicts are: Azubuike Chibuike Victor, Israel David John, Chimela Chidiebere, Okonkwo Chidiebere, Odenigbo Victor Chika, Prosper Emeka Chinonso, Victor Etim Afaha and Dennis Ategwu Adah. They pleaded guilty to one and two–counts separate charges preferred against them by the Economic and Financial…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, on Monday, received a delegation from the ECOWAS Commission led by Dr. Sintiki Tarfa Ugbe, Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs. The delegation was on a courtesy visit to NiMet Headquarters in Abuja. Professor Anosike reaffirmed NiMet’s commitment to fostering regional cooperation in climate and weather services. He emphasized the Agency’s strategic role in strengthening early warning systems and expressed readiness to support ECOWAS initiatives through technical expertise, training, and access to meteorological data. Dr. Ugbe commended NiMet’s leadership in advancing…
By Miriam Humbe The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of five Chinese for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The suspects are: Guo Qiang (aka Wu You You), Yang Shumei, Guo Zhi Yong, Zhang Gia Feng and Lu Yi Liang. They are among the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on December…
By Miriam Humbe The second prosecution witness, PW2, Alhassan Garba, a Bureau De Change operator in the ongoing trial of one Huang Haoyu, a Chinese and others, has told Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, that he had several crypto transactions with Haoyu between September and November 2024, with values ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 almost daily. This was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by the EFCC’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale. Huang Haoyu is standing trial alongside Friday Audu, An Hongxu and Genting International Co. Ltd. on an 11-count charge bordering on cyber-terrorism, internet fraud and…
By Miriam Humbe The third prosecution witness, PW3, Abbas Jega, a former Executive Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), in the ongoing trial of Mallam Ahmed Kuru, a former Managing Director of AMCON, and four others over an alleged N76 billion and $31.5 million fraud, has told Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos that he was not among the signatories to the loan purchase agreement between Union Bank of Nigeria and Arik Air. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Kuru, alongside Capt.…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Olukayode Ariwoola Junior of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ilorin, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 ordered the final forfeiture of a truck and its consignment of assorted solid minerals, arrested in Kwara to the federal government. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Justice Ariwoola while delivering ruling on the application filed by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said the applicant convinced the court as to why the consignment in truck should be forfeited to the federal government. In moving…
By Miriam Humbe The Twelfth Prosecution Witness, PW12, Christopher Adekunle Odofin in the trial of the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Abubakar Sirika on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 told the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja, presided over by Justice S.C Oriji said that the defendant used his position as a sitting minister from November 11, 2016 to May 29, 2023 to split federal government aviation contracts among his family members. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Hadi Sirika, being the first defendant, is standing trial alongside his daughter, Fatima Hadi Sirika,…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Centre for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed have formalized a strategic alliance through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding Speaking at the signing, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, emphasized the critical role of science and innovation in improving national outcomes. “Our collaboration with CERT-ABU will support joint research in climate science, enhance radiological monitoring—including in aviation—and foster climate-smart agricultural practices. Together, we are leveraging science to improve livelihoods and build national resilience,” he…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority (AIRBDA) are set to strengthen collaboration in tackling the growing threats posed by Climate Change, particularly on river basin hydrology and water resource management. Speaking while receiving the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of AIRBDA, Rt. Hon. Emeka Nduka, at the NiMet headquarters in Abuja, the Director General/CEO of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, highlighted the profound impact of climate change on rainfall patterns and temperature. The NiMet helmsman said: “These changes can significantly alter the hydrology of river basins, resulting in increased frequency and intensity of…