“I’ll be Available When EFCC Calls” – Malami Dares
Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, says he would gladly make himself available for questioning by the anti-graft agencies over alleged corruption. There has been opinion that the wind of arrests may hit Malami who is alleged to have worked against Tinubu’s election as president after the arrest of […]
The Nigerian Immigration Service Promise To Fix The Scarcity Of Passport Booklets In The Country
Tony Akuneme, NIS spokesperson, Caroline Adepoju, the agency’s acting comptroller general, on Friday said Nigerians would soon be able to obtain passports in “a timely manner”. Last month, the senate directed its committee on interior to investigate the complaints of delay in the renewal and issuance of international passports across the country. This followed complaints by […]
Perryton Tornado: Three Killed And Dozens Injured In Texas
A deadly tornado has swept through a northern Texas town, killing three people and injuring dozens more. Perryton, which is near the Oklahoma border, appears to be at the centre of an intense storm system that has carved its way through the South. Surrounding areas are sending emergencies crews to assist the town, home to […]
EFCC Summons Eight Buhari Cabinet Ministers In Connection With Corruption Allegations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the country’s top anti-corruption agency, has reportedly summon eight former ministers who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari. The eight former ministers have all been summoned for questioning on allegations of corruption, according to sources. The invitation letters asked former top government officials to attend and explain how […]
President Tinubu Inaugurates NEC At Aso Villa’s Council Chambers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated the National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday at Aso Villa’s Council Chambers. Tinubu’s Social Media aide, Dada Olusegun, made this known via a post on Twitter. The National Economic Council is constitutionally led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, and members include state governors and the governor of the Central Bank […]
President Tinubu Appoints Eight Special Advisers
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria approved the appointment of eight Special Advisers on Thursday. The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information at the State House. Mr. Dele Alake was named Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy; Mr. Yau Darazo, Special Adviser, Political and Intergovernmental Affairs; […]
Reps Reject Motion To Ban “Japa Syndrome” Among Nigerians
A move to prevent young Nigerians from leaving the country was unanimously rejected by the House of Representatives on Thursday. Rep. Philip Agbese (APC-Benue), a Nigerian lawmakers who was raised in the UK before moving to Nigeria, brought up the motion in the plenary during the session. The lawmaker who made the motion said that […]
Abdulkarim Chukkol Is Now The Acting EFCC Chairman
On Thursday afternoon more detail emerge after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed Abdulkarim Chukkol’s appointment as the commission’s new Acting Chairman. President Bola Tinubu had previously suspended Abdulrasheed Bawa as chairman of the anti-graft agency. He was ordered to turn over records related to the office, while Chukkol was asked to serve […]
Greece Boat Disaster Leaves At least 78 Dead And Hundreds Missing
At least 78 people have died and more than 100 have been rescued after their fishing boat sank off southern Greece. But survivors have suggested as many as 750 people may have been packed on to the boat, with reports of 100 children in the hold. Greece says it is one of its biggest ever […]
Tinubu Suspends EFCC Chairman Indefinitely
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension of the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON. The decision was taken to allow a proper investigation into his conduct while in office. According to a statement by the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (OSGF), […]
