By Miriam Humbe The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, in the trial of Halima Buba and Innocent Mbagwu on Thursday, July 17, 2025 narrated before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja how the defendants routed multi-millions dollars in cash through him for transfers. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Both defendants, who are Managing Director/Chief Executive and Chief Compliance Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd, respectively are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a six-count charge, bordering on money laundering to the tune of…
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By Miriam Humbe The National Youth Service Corps has promised stronger synergy with its critical partners and other stakeholders in the conduct of the Orientation Course and other aspects of the Scheme’s operations. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu stated this at the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Orientation Workshop held in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The DG, who said the Pre-Orientation Course workshop served as a platform for NYSC Management and other key stakeholders in…
By Miriam Humbe The Managing Director, South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Mr. Mark Okoye paid a courtesy visit to the Director General/CEO Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, today 16th July 2025. Mr. Okoye reiterated the vision and commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in fostering regional development by establishing the South-East Development Commission among others to coordinate and implement initiatives in support of reconstructing, rehabilitating and improving infrastructures, as well as tackle ecological, and developmental related challenges in the South-East States. He expressed his desire for both government institutions to explore ways to partner and improve collective efforts in…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu has said the Scheme would continue to deplore more ICT tools to enhance its mobilisation process. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The DG said the NYSC would also continue to train its mobilization officers on data verification, error resolution and emergency response, cybersecurity software training for staff handling sensitive data, among others. He said this was necessary as the number of threats and attacks on the Scheme’s mobilization system increased daily. General Nafiu…
In a bold and coordinated crackdown on organised human trafficking, the Nigeria Police Force has dismantled two major syndicates operating within the country, rescuing multiple victims, including children, pregnant women, and foreign nationals, while arresting a total of eleven (11) suspects across two states. Recently, acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Zone-13 Police Command executed a precision-led sting operation, targeting a deeply rooted child trafficking and baby factory network. The operation led to the arrest of eight suspects from various locations, including Uzoamaka Ani (27), Joy Madu (52), and Victoria Onodu Akasike (56). These individuals, during interrogation, confessed to…
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully arrested two suspects in connection with the heinous murder of a Chinese national, Mr. Chen Wang, an employee of WH Great Resource Ltd., Ogere, Ogun State, following a meticulously coordinated, intelligence-driven operation. The incident, which occurred on January 12, 2025, drew immediate attention when the Ogun State Police Command received a distress call regarding the discovery of Mr. Wang’s lifeless body within his office premises. Preliminary findings revealed that the deceased had suffered fatal stab wounds to the chest. In line with the strategic policing mandate of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode…
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…
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…