By Miriam Humbe The CDS, Gen Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Friday, paid an official visit to the Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Bratislava. The CDS and his entourage were received by Slovak CDS, Gen Daniel Zmeko and other senior officials. Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. On arrival, the Nigerian delegation was honoured with a colourful guard of honour, inspected by the CDS. Subsequently, the team engaged in extensive bilateral defence discussions. The discussion focused on military training and capacity building as well as the acquisition of Defence equipment.…
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By Miriam Humbe As part of efforts to foster mutual understanding, regional cooperation, and academic exchange, a delegation from the Algerian War College (AWC) on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, visited Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) in Asokoro, Abuja, on a strategic study tour. College Public Relations Officer, Major Hashimu Sa’ad Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement. The high-powered delegation was led by the Head of the Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Department of the Algerian War College, Major General Baouche Amirouche. The visit forms part of the Algerian War College’s continental study tour designed to enhance participants’ understanding of the military…
By Miriam Humbe Again, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has been recognized for his unwavering commitment to the fight against economic and financial crimes. Dele Oyewale EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The EFCC Boss was conferred with the prestigious Award of Excellence by the National Association of Judiciary Correspondents, NAJUC, Lagos branch. The Award was presented to the anti-graft czar during the 16th annual lecture of the Association with the theme: “Judicial Reforms: Strengthening the Administration of Justice in Nigeria through Technology, International…
*Says EFCC Remains Apolitical The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is outraged by the unfounded claims of Mr. Paul Ibe, spokesperson to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, alleging that Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman, held a secret meeting with an unnamed politician. Ibe, who was a guest on Seun Okinbaloye’s Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday, May 22, 2025, bared his mind on sundry theories, conjectures and assumptions relating to opposition politics and defections. However, his allegations of the Executive Chairman EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede and Solicitor General of the Federation’s alleged meeting with an unnamed governor forty-eight…
By Miriam Humbe Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi , Lagos, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, ordered the winding up of a fraudulent collective investment scheme firm, CJC Markets Limited, over failure to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Justice Aneke gave the order, following the arraignment of the company by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge bordering on investment fraud on Thursday, May 22, 2025.…
By Miriam Humbe The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 23, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of Okoli Frank Emeka to six months imprisonment for mutilation of the Naira notes before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. This was contained in a statement signed on Friday by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. The convict was arraigned on a one-count charge of tampering and matching on the Naira notes. The charge reads: “That you, Okoli Frank Emeka, on the 18th day of…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC have resolved to foster a stronger relationship towards the actualization of their mandates. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The resolution was made on Thursday May 22, 2025 when the new Kaduna Sector Commander of FRSC, Tijani Ilyasu paid a familiarization visit to the Acting Director, Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, ACE I Bawa Kaltungo. Kaltungo while appreciating the Kaduna FRSC Sector Commander on behalf of the EFCC Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu has showered encomiums on the founding fathers of the Scheme, past and present administrations including successive batches of Corps Members that have participated in the fifty-two years old Scheme from inception till date. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. He said their various contributions had immensely fostered national unity, integration and also contributed to the socio-economic development of Nigeria and youth empowerment across the country. Nafiu stated this today during a low-key 52nd year…
Murli Krishna Pharma Pvt Ltd (MKPPL) is set to showcase its latest advancements in drug delivery systems (DDs) making a significant mark at WHX Lagos 2025, scheduled from June 2 to 4, 2025 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. This event is a major platform for healthcare innovation, and MKPPL’s participation in this event shows its commitment to transforming global healthcare, especially in regions like Africa where access to advanced medicines is more than necessary. Who is Murli Krishna Pharma Pvt Ltd? Murli Krishna Pharma Pvt Ltd is a 20-year-old leading Indian pharmaceutical company, known for its commitment on…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa on 20 May 2025, attended the 53rd National Day celebrations of the Republic of Cameroon. Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The events were held in Yaounde, the country’s capital. General Musa expressed his appreciation for the warm reception, while reaffirming Nigeria’s dedication to fostering stronger partnership with Cameroon and other neighbouring nations in addressing common security challenges and promoting socio-economic growth. The 53rd Cameroon National Day celebrations served as a reminder of the enduring spirit of unity…
By Miriam Humbe The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, arraigned the duo of Kehinde Odeyemi and Matthew Adeniyi Damilola, both employees of Premium Trust Bank, before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Dele Oyewale, EfCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The suspects were arraigned alongside Samson Latshin Dakup, Bolaji Omotosho Yinka and Sunday Badeniyi Okunola on a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy to steal. The defendants allegedly conspired to manipulate the server and domain…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 handed over 753 units of houses recovered by the Commission at Plot 109 Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, Abuja to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Dele Oyewale, EfCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The property, measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments, was recovered based on a final forfeiture order granted by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court…