Category: News
EFCC Chairman Reveals He Rejected N500m Offers During Mother’s Burial
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has disclosed how he turned down offers totaling N500 million from government officials during his mother’s funeral in 2019. Speaking at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday, Olukoyede recounted the incident as an example of the ethical challenges faced by…
NDIC Calls on Lawyers to Enhance Recovery of Closed Banks’ Assets
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has urged its external solicitors to intensify efforts in recovering assets of closed banks to ensure the payment of uninsured deposits, legitimate creditor claims, and liquidation dividends to investors. The Managing Director of NDIC, Dr. Bello Hassan, made the call during a sensitization seminar for the corporation’s external solicitors…
Meranda Has Resigned as Speaker – Obasa Claims
Embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has claimed that his successor, Mojisola Meranda, has resigned from her position. Obasa made the assertion during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday evening, insisting that he remains the legitimate Speaker of the House despite his removal by colleagues…
President Tinubu Receives Delta State Senators, Led by Festus Keyamo, at State House
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday received in audience a delegation of Senators from Delta State, led by Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, focused on critical national issues and the development agenda for Delta State. During the meeting, the…
Kogi Govt. Secures $500 Million to Fund Education, Healthcare
The Kogi State Government is set to receive $500 million in enhanced funding from the World Bank to improve access to high-quality basic education and primary healthcare services in the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, Honourable Asiwaju Idris, during a Citizens’ Sensitization Programme held at the Government…
Mikel Obi Blasts Jamie Carragher for Dismissing AFCON as a Major Tournament
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has strongly criticized ex-English footballer Jamie Carragher for his comments dismissing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament. Carragher’s remarks, made during a discussion about Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or, have sparked widespread backlash, particularly from African football stakeholders. Carragher, a former…
FG, States, LGs Share ₦1.7 Trillion January Revenue – FAAC
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced the distribution of ₦1.703 trillion in revenue generated in January 2025 to the Federal Government, states, and local government councils. The allocation was made during the February FAAC meeting held in Abuja, according to a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Office of the…
Court Adjourns $6.2m Fraud Case Against CBN Staff to November 2025
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of three Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) staff accused of fraudulently obtaining $6.2 million from the apex bank to November 3, 2025. The adjournment followed the Federal Government’s inability to produce the accused persons, who are currently at large, for trial. The defendants—Odoh Ocheme, Adamu…
Obasa Storms Lagos Assembly Complex with Armed Police, Sparks Chaos
The Lagos State House of Assembly was thrown into chaos on Thursday as ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa stormed the complex in an attempt to resume duty, accompanied by heavily armed police officers and civil defence personnel. The dramatic development has escalated the ongoing leadership crisis in the Assembly, leaving lawmakers and staff in disarray. Obasa,…
BREAKING: “I Have Resumed and I Remain the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly” – Obasa
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has declared that he has resumed his duties and remains the Speaker of the House. This announcement comes amid recent political developments and speculations about his position. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Obasa reaffirmed his commitment to leading the legislative…