Graft: EFCC Probes Gov Matawalle Over ‘N70bn Fraud’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the outgoing Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle is under investigation for alleged N70bn fraud. The Commission, in a statement on Thursday, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) powerbroker is being investigated over allegation of monumental corruption, award of phantom contracts and diversion of over N70billion. “The … [Read more…]

Alleged Certificate Forgery: Enugu Governor-elect, Mbah, Sues NYSC, Demands N20bn

…Alleges fraudulent misrepresentation of facts Details have emerged on the lawsuit instituted by the Governor-elect of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, against the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and its Director, Corps Certification, Ibrahim Muhammad, as he demands N20 billion in general and exemplary damages against the Defendants “jointly/severally; for conspiracy, deceit, and misrepresentation of … [Read more…]

I Queried APC On Reason Osinbajo Wasn’t Their Presidential Candidate – Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has revealed that he confronted the All Progressives Congress (APC), asking the ruling party why they did not field Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as the presidential candidate for the 2023 elections. According to the LP flagbearer, he confronted the party stating that such a candidate is … [Read more…]

Tinubu, Kwankwaso Reportedly Hold Peace Talk In France

President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), in France. The duo met in Paris on Monday and reportedly discussed issues around the election of the legislative leaders ahead of the June 13 inauguration of the 10th national assembly. Tinubu jetted out … [Read more…]

10th NASS: Confusion as Opposition parties coalition split into factions

As the race for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly heightens, developments reveal that they may be cracks in the camp of the opposition parties. The coalition, which comprises the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Social Democratic Party (SDP), African Democratic Congress … [Read more…]

Don’t grant Emefiele study leave to flee Nigeria, Gov Matawalle tells Buhari

The outgoing governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari not to grant ‘study leave’ to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, a few days before the inauguration of a new administration. Mr Matawalle, in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, alleged that the reason Mr Emefiele allegedly … [Read more…]