By Miriam Humbe Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede has expressed optimism that Nigerians are capable of breaking the fang of corrupt practices by mustering stronger resolve and determination against them. He stated this in Abuja on Sunday, March 30, 2025 in his Goodwill Message to muslims commemorating Eid- el- Fitr across the country. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The EFCC Chairman said that tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption are achievable through courageous readiness and corporate commitments of…
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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, felicitates with Nigerians, particularly, the Muslim Faithful on the completion of Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan and the joyous occasion of Eid-El-fitr celebration. SGF urges Nigerians to use the period of the celebration to reflect on the essence of the Fasting and lessons of the Eid-El-fitr which include steadfastness, charity, love, and tolerance for peaceful coexistence and harmonious relationship irrespective of tribes and faith. He enjoins Nigerians to continue to pray for the continued success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The SGF on behalf of…
On behalf of myself, Service Chiefs and members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, I wish to join numerous well wishers to felicitate with the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on the occasion of his 73rd Birthday. On this day, we wish to felicitate and appreciate your enormous sacrifice and uncommon commitment to bequeathing a peaceful, harmonious, and prosperous nation. We pray fervently that the Almighty God will continue to preserve you and your family to be able to shoulder the daunting responsibilities of…
The Edo State Police Command has condemned the killing of some armed travellers in a truck at Udune Efandion Community, along Uromi/Obajana Expressway, Edo State, on 27th March, 2025. The incident occurred when the truck with registration number KKF 225 XA coming from Portharcourt, conveying 25 travellers from Elele, a suburb of Rivers State, was accosted by some vigilante group members at Uromi, and some of the travelers who found in possession of locally made dane guns were arrested. While this was ongoing, some vigilante members raised an alarm of them being suspected kidnappers, which led some members and passersby…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mrs. Christiana Goka, a former Deputy Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on allegations of misappropriating public funds amounting to Five Million, Three Hundred and Ninety-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty-Six Naira (N5,398,656). Mrs. Goka, who also served as the Head of the Department of Research Monitoring Information System at the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), was brought before Justice J.A. Aina of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kwali, Abuja, on a five-count charge bordering on misappropriation of funds and providing false statements.…
By Prof Mike A. A. Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.D. PROLOGUE THE BIRTH OF A WARRIOR In the quiet hills of Du, in the quiet surburbs of Plateau State, a child was born on the 13th of March, 1944. On this day in 2025,that young boy turned 81. The winds of destiny had blown softly that morning, carrying with them the whispers of unannounced greatness. Little did the world know that this little baby, a retired German, US and Nigerian-trained Air Commodore and former Military Governor of old Benue and Gongola states (the latter now Adamawa and Taraba state),…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu has said his administration would ensure that all Corps Members enjoy high quality medicare throughout their service year. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The NYSC Boss was speaking during his familiarization visit to the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of National Health Insurance Authority ( NHIA), Dr Kelechi Ohiri, in his office in Abuja. He added that Corps Members were exposed to series of risks and health hazards in the course…
The attention of the Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma has been drawn to a recent publication by an online media alleging that troops are being provided with poisonous food and unhealthy drinking water in the field in Zamfara and Katsina States. This claim is not only false but also grossly misleading. Operation Fansan Yamma wishes to clarify that all meals for troops are prepared by trained cooks from the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, who strictly adhere to the highest standards of hygiene and nutrition. Additionally, the Nigerian Army Engineers ensure a steady supply of clean drinking…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to react to media reports linking its investigations of Ms. Aisha Achimugu with political undercurrents involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. We wish to state unequivocally that the investigations of Achimugu have no correlation of any kind with the two political actors. She is being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering and has since been declared Wanted by the Commission. The EFCC commenced investigation of Achimugu in 2022 and though she approached the court to obtain an injunction restraining the Commission from arresting, investigating,…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has strongly condemned the violent mob action carried out against a group of travelers by a local vigilante group along the Uromi-Obajana Road in Edo State. The group of individuals, who were traveling in a truck and claimed to be hunters, were found in possession of nineteen (19) locally fabricated firearms when intercepted by the vigilantes, who were not satisfied with the excuse of being hunters to be in possession of such number of arms, concluded they were kidnappers. Regrettably, without allowing for due process or proper investigation into their…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) strongly condemns the brutal killing of at least 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State, and calls for an immediate, thorough, and transparent investigation into the incident. In a statement signed by CISLAC’s Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, it was revealed that the victims—hunters traveling from Rivers State to Kano to celebrate Eid with their families—were mercilessly lynched after their vehicle was intercepted by a vigilante group and armed youths. The victims were beaten, tied to used tires soaked in petrol, and set ablaze. Disturbing viral videos of the incident…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the reconstitution of the top Management of 12 River Basin Development Authorities with the mandate of effectively developing and managing Nigeria’s water resource for national development. The management team for the twelve (12) River Basin Development Authorities and their coverage areas are as follows: OGUN-OSUN RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, ABEOKUTA (Lagos, Oyo, Ogun and Osun): 1. Odebunmi Olusegun – Chairman (Oyo) 2. Adedeji Ashiru – Managing Director (Osun) 3. Ayo Oyalowo – Executive Director, Finance (Oyo) 4. Dokunmu Olufemi Oyekunle – Executive Director, Planning and Design (Ogun) 5. Suleiman Oris – Executive Director,…