EFCC never detained me 350,000 Tried bribe — Akpabio

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has clarified that at no stage was he arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for attempting to bribe the bureau’s boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa with an amount of $350,000. Ekong clarified that Akpabio on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, had an audience with the new Chairman of the EFCC by …

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ASUP Strike: Auchi Poly postpones students’ resumption to new academic session indefinitely

Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, has stalled resumption for the new academic session forever. Registrar of the institution, Dr. Godwin Ihionkhan, made this known in a statement on Saturday. According to him, “this would be to inform staff and students that direction has postponed resumption to the new academic session indefinitely.” The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) had vowed to continue …

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Odumakin left humanity with a Heritage of service, fierce loyalty – Oyetola

The Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola has clarified the late human rights activist and National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Comrade Yinka Odumakin within an illustrious son of the State who has abandoned humanity with a heritage of inspirational service, fierce loyalty to the Yoruba race along with constant contributions to the quest for a greater nation. The Governor said …

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Ogun 2023 governorship: You’re daydreaming – APC fires back at PDP

The strategy by the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023 has been brushed aside by the ruling party. The Ogun APC explained the PDP’s threat to shoot over the Ogun governorship seat in 2023 as”daydreaming, infantile political and fancy grandstanding devoid of practical reality.” It was reported Wednesday …

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Arewa youths give Tinubu conditions to support his presidential ambition for 2023 presidency

National President of AYCF, Yerima Shettima said the North would study his relationship with Nigerians from other regions before deciding to support Tinubu’s presidential ambition. In an exclusive chat with, Shettima explained that the former Lagos State governor’s capacity to maintain a fantastic connection with other regions is a determining factor for the North. In accordance with Shettima: “In case …

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Not being in love inspired my latest EP -Waje

Nigerian R&B singer, Aituaje Iruobe aka Waje has shown that not being in love for quite some time prompted her most recent body and Extended Project (EP) branded Heart Season. In her Instagram live with her fans lately, when asked what inspired her EP, the only mother said”When you do not have love in your life and you’re praying for …

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Kogi First Lady to host BON Awards book reading to join winners

As part of these activities leading to the annual Best of Nollywood (BON) awards, the First Lady of Kogi State, Rashida Yahaya Bello will join past winners to see to children on May 27. The board and organizers of BON awards announced during the week in Lokoja, Kogi state after a trip to the first lady. The organizers also mentioned …

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Omotola shares inspirational story on Glo-sponsored African Music Voice spotlight

CNN African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by the leading telecommunications service provider, Globacom, will this weekend spotlight the efforts of legendary Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, music video director, Meji Alabi, and Laolu Senbanjo, a New York-based literary artist, Omotola Alabi and Senbanjo will be shedding light on their advocacy work on stemming the wave of malaria-induced health risks throughout Africa. …

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ITA partners NEPC to launch first E-Lab Innova training for agribusiness sector in Nigeria

The E-Lab Innova is an educational training program for its agri-food sector in Nigeria, which will be implemented in collaboration with the Nigerian Export Promotion Commission (NEPC) along with other Italian spouses, for example, MACFRUT, a leading exhibition for the agribusiness market. The training is directed at increasing the technical and technical abilities of Nigerian agri-food companies to encourage their …

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Pantami Can Be Prosecuted For Act Terrorism- Mike Ozekhome

In a statement he issued Friday night, Ozekhome argued that although Pantami committed the alleged terrorist actions before the enactment of the Terrorism (Prevention Amendment) Act 2013, he might be prosecuted under Section 46 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act, 2004 (EFCC Act). In the inflammatory speeches, he’d voiced allegiance to and support for (including sympathy with) the …

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