Congress clears $95bn aid package for Ukraine and Israel
The US Senate has endorsed a $95 billion foreign aid package encompassing military assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. President Joe Biden is anticipated to sign the legislation into law on Wednesday, following the Senate’s approval of the measure passed by the US House of Representatives on Saturday. The aid package incorporates $61 billion in […]
EFCC Arrests Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika Over Alleged N8 Billion Contract Fraud
In a significant development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, into custody in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering amounting to N8,069,176,864.00. Sirika was apprehended by EFCC officials at the commission’s Federal Capital Territory Command around 1:00 pm on Tuesday. Sources familiar with […]
EFCC: Yahaya Bello Withdrew $720,000 from Kogi State Accounts for Child’s School Fees – Chief Olukoyede
Fresh revelations have emerged regarding the ongoing probe of former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-graft commission alleges that the embattled ex-governor withdrew $720,000 from the state’s accounts to pay his child’s school fees in advance just before he left office on January 27, 2024. […]
EFCC to Arraign Emefiele Over Alleged Naira Printing, Fund Withdrawal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is poised to arraign the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on fresh charges relating to the approval of Naira printing and unlawful fund withdrawal totaling billions of Naira. In a newly filed four-count charge, the EFCC alleges that Emefiele violated the law […]
FG Recovers N57bn from MDAs’ N5.2 Trillion Debt
The Federal Government has announced a significant milestone in its debt recovery efforts, revealing the recovery of N57 billion from the N5.2 trillion liabilities owed to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and other government bodies by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Speaking at a Sensitisation Workshop on Federal Government Debt Recovery Drive through Project […]
EFCC Chairman Vows to Resign if Investigation into Yahaya Bello Is Not Completed Under His Watch
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has made a resolute declaration, asserting that he will tender his resignation if he does not personally oversee the conclusion of the investigation into former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. Olukoyede’s statement came during a chat with journalists at the EFCC Headquarters in […]
Germany: European Parliament Aide Faces Charges of Spying for China
Prosecutors have detained a man employed by a far-right politician over suspicions of spying for China. The individual, identified as Jian G, 43, reportedly worked as an assistant to AfD MEP and European election candidate Maximilian Krah, according to German media. Authorities claim Jian G was apprehended in Dresden, where he is accused of transmitting […]
10 Crew Members Killed in Malaysian Navy Helicopter Collision
Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal for a military parade, resulting in the tragic death of all 10 crew members on board. One of the aircraft clipped the rotor of the other, as shown in footage from local media, leading to both helicopters crashing to the ground. The incident occurred at 09:30 […]
Hush Money Trial: Trump’s Truth Social Posts Under Fire
On Tuesday, the historic hush money trial of former President Donald Trump resumed with the anticipated testimony of longtime tabloid publisher David Pecker, who is expected to recount his efforts to assist Trump in suppressing unfavorable stories during the 2016 campaign. Pecker, the former National Enquirer publisher, was involved in what prosecutors call a “catch-and-kill” […]
President Tinubu Embarks on Official Visit to Netherlands, Saudi Arabia Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on an official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, departing from Abuja on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Additionally, he will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting scheduled for April 28-29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to a statement from presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri […]
