NNPP Youth Leader Accuses EFCC of Political Witch-Hunt Against Kwankwaso
Auwal Musa, the National Youth Leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of engaging in a political witch-hunt against Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Musa asserted that the EFCC has no valid justification to probe […]
Presidency Labels Nigeria a Poor Country Amidst Revenue Challenges
Nigeria has been declared a poor country by the presidency. This revelation came from Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, during an interview with ChannelsTV on Friday evening. Oyedele expressed concerns over the nation’s current revenue challenges, highlighting that despite its potential for wealth, Nigeria remains poor. He […]
Shettima Talk on Efficient MDAs for Success of the Administration’s Reforms
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that the success of the government’s reforms hinges on the efficient functioning of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) aligning with the Bola Tinubu administration’s agenda. Speaking at the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Town Hall meeting at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday, Shettima […]
Kenyan High Court Approves Military Intervention After Deadly Anti-Tax Protests
The Kenyan High Court has approved the use of military force to restore order after days of anti-tax protests overwhelmed the police. Reports indicate that more than 20 people have been killed in the nationwide protests, largely led by young people opposing government plans to increase taxes. On Thursday, armored military vehicles patrolled the streets […]
Roof Collapse at Delhi Airport Kills One, Injures Four, Disrupting Thousands of Travelers
A roof at Delhi airport collapsed after heavy rain, killing one person and injuring four others. Videos online show massive pillars supporting the roof crashing into cars parked along the airport’s Terminal 1. All flights from the terminal have been temporarily suspended, and check-in counters have been closed. The incident occurred at 05:00 (23:30 GMT […]
Biden and Trump Clash in First Debate Amid Concerns Over Age and Falsehoods
In their first debate ahead of the November election, a raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden repeatedly attempted to confront Donald Trump, while his Republican rival countered Biden’s criticism with falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration, and his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Biden’s uneven performance highlighted concerns among many Americans […]
Tinubu Launches National Construction, Household Support Program
President Bola Tinubu has introduced the National Construction and Household Support Program aimed at boosting agricultural and manufacturing activities across Nigeria. In a statement on Thursday, Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, explained that the initiative is designed to strengthen the economy by creating opportunities in the real sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, as well […]
Festus Keyamo Launches Task Force to Combat Illegal Activities in Private Aircraft Operations
Festus Keyamo, SAN, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, has raised concerns about the use of private aircraft for money laundering, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities. Speaking during the inauguration of an eight-member ministerial task force on illegal private chartered operations in Abuja on Thursday, Keyamo emphasized the need for stringent regulation of […]
EFCC Chairman Orders Arrest of Operatives Involved in Assault of Lagos Hotel Staff
The executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has mandated the arrest of two operatives allegedly involved in the manhandling of a female staff member at Regional Hotel, Ojo, Lagos. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, announced in a statement that the officers were identified in a viral video assaulting the […]
Bello Seeks Transfer of Money Laundering Trial to Lokoja
The immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has requested the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to transfer his trial on alleged money laundering charges to Lokoja, Kogi State. Bello, represented by his counsel Adeola Adedipe, SAN, expressed his preference to be arraigned in Lokoja, where the alleged offense was […]
