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In a surprising twist, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is not in its custody, contradicting the statement released earlier by Yahaya Bello’s media office. In a statement on Wednesday, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale said the ex-governor remains wanted “for alleged N80.2billion money laundering charges”. “Media … [Read more…]

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has honoured an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement by Ohiare Michael, Director of Yahaya Bello Media Office, on Wednesday, Yahaya Bello said the “decision was made after due consultations with his family, legal team and political allies.” According to him, he … [Read more…]

Following the assassination of the Chairman of Ogbete Main Market Traders Association (OMMATA), Chief Stephen Aniagu, by yet to be identified gunmen, the immediate past Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye, has condemned in strong terms what he terms a “conspiracy of silence” among the citizens and residents … [Read more…]

The Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA) has alerted Nigerians of release water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. Lagdo Reservoir is a reservoir located in the Northern Province of Cameroon, on the Benue River, in the Niger basin. The lake covers an area of 586 km2. In a statement on Tuesday, Director General of NIHSA, Umar … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has not asked Yemi Cardoso to resign from his position as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is according to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who debunked reports (not Chanels Television) suggesting that Tinubu ordered Cardoso’s resignation. Taking to his official … [Read more…]

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of distinguished individuals to serve as members of the Anambra State Civil Service Commission. This move is part of the administration’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s civil service system. The appointments are as follows: 1) … [Read more…]

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has said that a total of 35 billion naira out of the backlog of gratuity arrears would have been paid to beneficiaries at the end of September since his assumption of office last year. The Governor who made the disclosure in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Capital during a … [Read more…]

…As Jelfah invests N24bn, as Enugu divests 60 per cent equity stake Enugu State Government and Jelfah Nigeria Ltd have signed a N40bn deal for the revitalisation of the long-moribund and state-owned Sunrise Flour Mills, Enugu. The deal, which was signed at the Government House, Enugu, Tuesday, saw Jelfah acquire 60 per cent equity stake … [Read more…]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed 25 deaths in a fatal road accident at Saminaka in the Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Sector Commander, Kaduna State Sector Command, Corps Commander (CC), Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Monday. Mr Nadabo said … [Read more…]

Bewilderment yesterday trailed the release of retail pricing template of the Dangote Refinery Petrol by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The price template indicates an average price per litre of N950.22 for Lagos State, NNPCL’s shortest route, and N1,019.22 per litre for Borno State, the highest and extreme end of the supply route. … [Read more…]

A foremost socio-cultural group, Ikenga Nkanu Worldwide has set up and inaugurated a high-powered burial committee in preparation for the commencement of the final burial rites of Late Chief R.N Okenwa, OON, mni. Speaking at the inaugural joint meeting of Late Chief Okenwa’s, national & state burial committees and the socio-cultural group held, Sunday, September … [Read more…]

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, calling for peaceful co-existence, unity, and love in order to move the nation forward. Mbah, in his goodwill message to the Muslim faithful on Sunday, said it was only by doing so that Nigeria would realise her full … [Read more…]