The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has extended its condolences on the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, describing his legacy as one marked by early discipline, public engagement, and valuable lessons for future leadership in the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director of CISLAC and Head of Transparency International Nigeria, expressed deep sympathy over the former president’s death and offered prayers for his eternal rest. “May his soul rest in peace. Nigerians will particularly remember him for his early leadership as a military head of state, during which he launched…
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Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the United Kingdom. Speaking on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the SGF described former President Buhari as a true patriot, statesman, and disciplined leader who served Nigeria with honour and integrity. He noted that President Buhari’s legacy—spanning his leadership as military Head of State (1984–1985) and as a democratically elected President (2015–2023)—was defined by a resolute fight against corruption, a commitment to national unity, and unwavering dedication…
By Miriam Humbe The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has announced the postponement of the scheduled meeting with Secretaries to the State Governments (SSGs), earlier slated to hold on July 15th and 16th, 2025 in Jos, Plateau State. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation OSGF disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The decision is in honour of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari and in observance of the state burial and period of national mourning declared by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee for the State Funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Committee, which is chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, is tasked with the responsibility of planning and coordinating a befitting state burial for the late elder statesman. Other Members of the Committee include the following: i. Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy ii. Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning iii. Honourable Minister of Defence; iv Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation v. Honourable Minister of Works…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called for integrity examination of public officers in Ministries , Departments and Agencies, MDAs of government to curb economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement. Olukoyede made the call in Abuja on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance convened by the Public Accounts Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives. The EFCC’s boss submitted that only accountable and transparent public officers are…
By Miriam Humbe Justice R.I.B. Adeniyi of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja Lagos, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Mohammed Gobir to seven years imprisonment for N300m fraud. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement. His journey to prison began after he was arrested by the operatives of EFCC at his Ikoyi, Lagos residence on September 12, 2015, following a petition received by the Commission from an outdoor advertising company, Afromedia. Gobir, according to the petitioner, was introduced to the Company by its private placement consultants, Synergy Capital Advisory Limited, sometime in…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has advised members of the public to apply care in choosing where to invest their money so as to avoid being ripped off in fraudulent schemes. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement. He gave the advice in Abuja on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at a Public Lecture in commemoration of the 2025 African Union Anti-corruption Day, themed, “Understanding Virtual Asset and Investment Fraud, held at the EFCC’s Headquarters. Olukoyede said: “Understanding virtual assets and investment fraud will not be complete without…
By Miriam Humbe The scheduled ruling on the No-case submission filed by a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos was stalled on Thursday, July 10, 2025, due to the absence of the Judge. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement. The EFCC had, on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, re-arraigned Fayose and Spotless Investment Limited on an 11-count charge bordering on money laundering and stealing to the tune of N6.9bn (Six Billion Nine Hundred Million Naira). The defendants had first been arraigned on October 22,…
By Miriam Humbe Arising from the forecasted heavy rainfall expected as the season progresses, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed has called on drivers to ensure that they imbibe precautionary measures while transiting from one destination to another. Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal Corps Public Education Officer Federal Road Safety Corps disclosed this in a statement. In the guide, the Corps Marshal explained that driving in the rain can be risky because one’s visibility is reduced and there are usually hazardous and slippery conditions on the road, as such, motorists are always urged to take precautions while…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on 11 July 2025, went on Operational visit to Adamawa State, where he also paid a courtesy visit to the State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The visit was in a renewed effort to enhance national security and foster an enabling environment for economic growth and development. The CDS said that the visit aimed at assessing the operational readiness of troops, understanding their challenges, and identifying areas requiring additional support. General Musa commended…
By Miriam Humbe The Force Commander (FC) Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Godwin Mutkut and the 4th Joint Military Region of Cameroon Armed Forces Major General Saleh Mahamadou have pledged to conduct a robust collaboration to decisively counter insecurity in the Lake Chad Basin. A statement signed by Chief Military Public information Officer Army MNJTF, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba said this was in a strategic move at enhancing security and stability in the Lake Chad region. The pledge was made during a strategic operational visit by the FC to headquarters of operation emergence 4 During the visit Major…
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) wishes to clarify recent reports and Public discourse surrounding the appointment of Yomi Odunuga as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the SGF. We hereby state unequivocally that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has formally and definitively appointed Yomi Odunuga as his Personal Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. In this capacity, Mr. Odunuga will provide strategic media advisory support to the SGF and collaborate closely with the Director, Information and Public Relations, to enhance the Office’s communication framework. We…