EFCC Dismisses 27 Officers Over Fraud, Alerts Public on Impersonation Scams
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers implicated in fraudulent activities and gross misconduct, following recommendations from its staff disciplinary committee. The decision was approved by Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, and came into effect in 2024. Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, reiterated Olukoyede’s commitment to upholding the agency’s integrity, stressing that no officer is immune […]
Ex-CBN Employees Sue Apex Bank Over Alleged Unlawful Dismissals
A legal showdown has commenced between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and a group of former employees who were dismissed during a mass termination exercise earlier in 2024. The aggrieved staff, represented by Stephen Gana and 32 others, filed a class-action lawsuit at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja, alleging that […]
Ganduje Dismisses Kwankwaso’s Influence, Vows APC Will Reclaim Kano in 2027
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed skepticism over claims by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), that he enjoys widespread support in the state. Speaking at the 8th and 9th APC Kano […]
Court Orders Status Quo in Edo Council Chairmen Suspension Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, the State House of Assembly, and other parties in a suit filed by 18 suspended local council chairmen to maintain the status quo. The ruling, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, follows a motion ex-parte presented by the plaintiffs’ counsel, Anderson Asemota. Asemota […]
Reps Committee to Begin Budget Defence for MDAs Today
The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation has announced that budget defence sessions for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) will commence today, January 7. Abubakar Bichi, chairman of the committee, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. The announcement follows President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the proposed 2025 budget of ₦49.7 trillion […]
Biden Bans Future Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling in Sweeping Environmental Move
President Joe Biden has announced a comprehensive ban on future offshore oil and natural gas drilling across America’s East and West coasts, the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska’s North Bering Sea. The decision, covering more than 625 million acres of U.S. oceans, is a major step in his administration’s environmental and conservation efforts. “My […]
Indonesia Launches $28 Billion Program to Combat Malnutrition and Stunting
The Indonesian government has unveiled a bold $28 billion initiative aimed at addressing malnutrition and stunting, targeting nearly 90 million children and pregnant women across the nation. The program, dubbed the Free Nutritious Meal Program, fulfills a key campaign promise of President Prabowo Subianto, who took office last year to lead Southeast Asia’s largest economy. […]
Powerful Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice, and Frigid Temperatures Across the US
A massive winter storm swept through the United States on Monday, delivering snow, ice, and plunging temperatures from the central and southern regions to the East Coast. The extreme weather led to states of emergency in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri, as authorities braced for widespread disruption. Major highways in Kansas, western […]
US to Relax Humanitarian Restrictions on Syria While Retaining Sanctions
The United States is preparing to ease restrictions on the provision of humanitarian aid and essential services, including electricity, to Syria, according to sources familiar with the decision. However, the Biden administration will uphold its strict sanctions regime, highlighting a strategic effort to balance relief efforts with maintaining leverage in the region. The policy shift […]
Ondo Declares Three-Day Mourning for Late SSG Oluwatuyi
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared a three-day mourning period and prayer session from January 5 to 7 in honor of the late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Temitayo Oluwatuyi. The announcement was made during Aiyedatiwa’s condolence visit to the widow and family of the deceased in Akure. Accompanied by members of […]
