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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has issued a warning to a former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu regarding his opinion on the arrest of Idris Okuneye(a.k.a Bobrisky) by the Commission. According to the Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the commission view such commentaries as unbecoming of a former head of a major government agency The statement reads, “The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to some reckless commentaries made by a former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu on the arrest of Idris Okuneye(a.k.a Bobrisky) by the…
The Kano State Government has dragged former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Umar, Umar Abdullahi Umar and five others to court on eight count charges relating to bribery allegations, misappropriation and diversion of funds among others running into billions of naira. This was contained in a charge sheet dated 3rd April, 2024 with a 15 prosecution witnesses list attached, and obtained by SaharaReporters. The listed defendants are: Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Hafsat Umar, Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited, Safari Textiles Limited and Lasage General Enterprises Limited. One of the counts said that Abdullahi Umar…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. This comes after separate considerations by both the Senate and the House of Representatives of the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund. Speaking after he signed the bill, Tinubu said no Nigerian, regardless of their background, will be excluded from obtaining quality education. “This is to ensure that no one, no matter how poor their background is, is excluded from quality education and opportunity to build their future,” said the President at the State House, Abuja.…
The Governor of Jigawa State H.E Umar Namadi has shared that there will be a subsidy of N1 million available for every person planning to go on a pilgrimage. On Monday, the spokesperson of the Jigawa Pilgrims Welfare Board, Murtala Usman, informed reporters about the latest progress. Mr. Usman indicated that the subsidy is intended for individuals from Jigawa who had previously submitted their payment for the 2024 hajj exercise to Mecca. “Each intending pilgrim will now pay about N900,000 only as against the N1.9 million increase announced by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). “From the initial, the…
Pan African Youth Union (PYU) disowns Miss Irene Onwuka as the Vice President, W/Africa. According to the statement issued by the Secretary General of PYU, Wiisichong Bening Ahmed, the union labelled these assertions as completely baseless and lacking any credibility. While reaffirming that the position of the Vice President for West Africa is not vacant, as it is currently held by Mr Oladele John Nihi from Nigeria, who was elected during the last congress held in Niamey, Niger Republic. Wiisichong urges, PYU Members, stakeholders, partners, and the general public to disregard any announcements or reports suggesting Irene Onwuka’s purported election.…
On Saturday 30th March, 2024, the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) held a press conference on the current epilithic power supply in Nigeria and bribery scandal against the Managing Director/CEO of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. Sule A. Abdulaziz. Here is the full text: TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE NATIONAL CIVIL SOCIETY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (NCSCN) ON THE STATE OF ELECTRICITY IN NIGERIA AND BRIBERY SCANDAL ROCKING THE MANAGING DIRECTOR /CEO OF TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF NIGERIA (TCN), ENGR. SULE A. ABDULAZIZ PROTOCOL. Esteemed ladies and gentlemen of the Press, leaders of Civil Society Organisations here present,…
A frontline Youth Activist and Gender Advocate, Irene Onwuka has emerged as the Vice President, West Africa at the Pan-African Youth Union (PYU), to coordinate Youth Development activities of the Organisation within the West African sub-region. Pan-African Youth Union (PYU) is the apex and coordinating body for National Youth Councils and statutory voice for the African Youth. Headquartered in Rabat, Morocco, the Organization has a consultative status with the African Union, and special observation status at all African Heads of State and Government Meetings. Reacting to her victory, Irene Onwuka, who happens to be the first female youth from Nigeria…
The Office of the National Security Adviser confirms that Nadeem ANJARWALLA, a suspect in the ongoing criminal probe into the activities of Binance in Nigeria has escaped from lawful custody on Friday, 22 March 2024. Upon receiving this report, this office took immediate steps, in conjunction with relevant security agencies , MDAs, as well as the international community, to apprehend the suspect. Security agencies are working with Interpol for an international arrest warrant on the suspect . According to the Head – Strategic Communication Office of the National Security Adviser, Zakari U. Mijinyawa, preliminary investigation shows that Mr Anjarwalla fled…
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning as veteran actor Amaechi Muonagor has been reported dead. This comes as a shock to many, especially after a recent video circulated online showing the 61-year-old actor lying still in bed, requesting financial aid to support his kidney transplant. Despite efforts to raise funds for his medical treatment, Muonagor’s health continued to decline, leading to his untimely passing.
The Governments of Nigeria and the United States of America have expressed interest in enhancing educational and cultural ties between both nations, reaffirming their commitment to mutual understanding, cooperation, and progress. This was the sentiment when the Nigerian Minister for Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, warmly welcomed a distinguished delegation from the United States of America, led by the United States Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Lee Satterfield, to his office. Speaking during the visit, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Lee Satterfield, expressed her deep appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate…
