Economic and Financial Crimes Commission By Davies Iheamnachor – Port Harcourt The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a former Director of Physical Planning, Architect Pius Ugochukwu Ezeokafor, before a State High Court sitting in Ekwulobia, Anambra State, over an alleged N27 million contract scam. Ezeokafor, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture, …

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the 16th virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Physically present at the virtual meeting are Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. …

James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta The Ogun State Executive Council has approved the construction of what it described as “three key roads” in the state. Briefing newsmen after the virtual State Exco meeting in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructures, Ade Akinsanya,  listed the roads to include the long abandoned 4.65 kilometre …

CBN Dr Titus Okunrounmu, a former director, Budgetary Department of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has commended the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Apex Bank for reducing the Benchmark Interest Rate (BIR) from 12.5 per cent to 11.5 per cent. Okunrounmu made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in …

By David David It is the duty of every government to promote good governance through the design, formulation and implementation of policies and programmes aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of the citizenry and promoting stability within the polity. Good governance is characterized by participation, consensus building, accountability, transparency, responsiveness, effectiveness, efficiency; must be equitable and …

The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) will train 3,000 volunteers in 23 local government areas to strengthen disaster management emergencies. Abubakar Hassan, Executive Secretary of the agency, made this known on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. Also read: Flood: Oyo govt assures NEMA of full support …

Perez Brisibe The United States Government Wednesday said it is concerned over recorded cases of vote-buying and intimidation of voters and observers during last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State. The US government in a statement by the United States Mission in Nigeria, also applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the Nigerian security …

Seyi Makinde The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, re-awarded the 9.7km Saki township road, which was awarded four years ago by a former governor of the state, the late Abiola Ajimobi. Gov Seyi Makinde had on Sept. 9, announced the revocation of the project from the contractor with a promise that the contract would be re-awarded …

*Tony Uranta By Dapo Akinrefon The United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy, UNDEDSS, on Wednesday, warned the Federal Government that the Niger Delta will resist the obnoxious Water Resources Amendments and prevent a take over of its ancestral waters and lands. UNDEDSS, a coalition of Niger Delta civil societies, stated this in a statement by …

A newborn baby wrapped in a polythene bag was found dead in a gutter near Aku Village, Mararaba, in Karu area of Nasarawa state. Residents were shocked to discover the baby in the gutter. The incident which happened on Tuesday, drew a large crowd to the scene after a young man entered the gutter filled …

Ganduje By Bashir Bello – Kano Kano State Government have on Tuesday sealed no fewer than seven clinics and four diagnostic laboratories operated by alleged quacks in various areas of the state. The facilities were sealed by the Private Health Institution Management Agency (PHIMA) in Gwale, Rogo, Dala and Fagge Local Government Areas, all in the state. …

The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday deployed troops on board six warships, including 60 gunboats, in a special military exercise to tackle pirates, oil smugglers and other criminalities in the nation’s waters. Rear Adm. David Adeniran, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Calabar, announced the deployment at the flag-off of the exercise in Onne, Rivers. …

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is now in the custody of Felix Okpoh, who was declared wanted by the U.S Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) over alleged fraud. Okpoh is wanted by FBI for alleged involvement in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme that allegedly defrauded more …

Suspected kidnappers and robbers over the past three weeks haven been terrorising motorists along Ore, Okada Expressway in Ondo State. The gunmen who operated with impunity were said to have laid siege on the road for hours. READ ALSO: Gunmen kill one, injured many, abduct 10, in Nasarawa It was also gathered that the incessant kidnapping along the expressway in …

Sen. Istifanus Gyang (PDP- Plateau) has described the assassination of a traditional ruler in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state, Bulus Janka by assailants as inhuman, barbaric and devilish. The traditional ruler was said to be killed on Monday night at his residence at Rasat, Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area …

President Muhammadu Buhari The Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), a Human Rights, pro-democracy and good governance group has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law the Nigeria Police Act, 2020. The coalition in a statement by its convener Mr Pelumi Olajengbesi on Wednesday in Abuja applauded the president saying the signing was …

Charles N. Lambert gifting one of the faithful Ugandans a car All are getting fired up at The Black Wall Street (BWS) house as Africa’s first economic war rages on. The most generous, compassionate and brain behind the Africa’s first economic War, Charles N. Lambert has gifted some of the faithful Ugandans with cars as a …

Ayodele Fayose The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with the former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, over the death of his sister, Madam Moji Ladeji. Ladeji died on Sept. 21 after a brief illness. In a statement issued by the PDP National Publicity secretary to commiserate with Fayose and the Ladeji family, the party …

Ayodele FayoseFaya The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with the former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, over the death of his sister, Madam Moji Ladeji. Ladeji died on Sept. 21 after a brief illness. In a statement issued by PDP National Publicity secretary to commiserate with Fayose and the Ladeji family, the party said: …

*Ebuka Mr Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the presenter of the 2020 Big Brother Naija Reality Show Season Five ‘Lockdown’, says a grand winner, will emerge through a number of votes accrued to a housemate. Obi-Uchendu disclosed this on his official twitter page @Ebuka, where he wrote: “How your favourite BBNAIJA housemate will ‘fly’ into the top spot on …