The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in charge of Kaduna State, Mallam Aminu Kasimu Idris, on Wednesday, 10 January, 2024, commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on its role in curbing electoral fraud. He gave the commendation in Kaduna while on a courtesy visit to the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Commission. According to him, ” EFCC has no doubt helped tremendously in curbing election fraud in the last elections, the Commission is a major stakeholder to INEC, because of the vital role it played during the last electioneering exercise which was…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigations into the activities of eight suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The investigations are coming on the heels of the Hand- Over of the suspects to the EFCC by the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, Akiama Road, Bonny Island, Port Harcourt on Wednesday, 10 January, 2024. According to the Navy, the vessel, MV Cabrini, and her eight crew members were arrested during an operation on Wednesday November 8 2023. They were arrested with an unquantified amount of illegally acquired Automotive…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 arraigned a former Minister of Power and Steel Development, Olu Agunloye beforeJustice J.O Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja. He was arraigned on seven count charges bordering on fraudulent award of contract and official corruption One of the count reads: “That you, Olu Agunloye, whilst being the Minister of Power and Steel on or about the 22nd of May, 2003 in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court awarded a contract, titled “Construction of 3,960mw Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station on a Build, Operate and Transfer Basis”…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sadness over the death of His Eminence, Sheikh Abdul-Hafeez Aṣhamu Abou, the Baba Adinni of Lagos and Chairman of the Executive Council of Lagos Central Mosque, who passed away last night at the age of 100 years old. He described the death of Sheikh Abou as a great loss to Lagos State, the Muslim community and his immediate family. In a statement issued and signed on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday morning, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the late Baba Adinni of Lagos lived an exemplary life…
Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has described the book by Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Muhammadu Buhari, as “very wise and proactive”, as it gives the “the most reliable account’ of his experiences at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Professor Osinbajo made the comment in Lagos over the weekend when Adesina formally presented a copy of the book, entitled: Working With Buhari; Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023), to the former Vice President. The book will be launched on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja…
Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have resolved to strengthen collaboration between both countries to enhance the development of solid minerals as the world transitions from fossil fuels to cleaner energy. Meeting on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) holding in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake and his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Bandar AlKhorayef, led the delegations of both countries to the bilateral meeting. In his remarks, Dr. Alake harped on the need to forge partnership, emphasizing that global energy transition is contingent on critical minerals, which he stated exist in…
The Center for Consumer Concern Initiatives (CCCI), a leading civic organisation dedicated to consumer protection, fair, and safe marketplace in Nigeria, has noted with unease the removal of Mr. Babatunde Irukera as executive vice- chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council (FCCPC). The CCCI had collaborated with FCCPC on various occasions during Irukera’s tenure, resulting in significant initiatives. One of such initiatives is the sustained advocacy for responsible borrowing and lending, done jointly by CCCI and the consultancy firm Consumertrics with the aim to protect borrowers against the unethical recovery tactics employed by loan sharks. As stakeholders in…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced a plan to reactivate the South Chad Irrigation Scheme aimed at providing a livelihood for the resettled communities of people affected by age long Boko Haram insurgency. The Governor made the announcement on Monday, 8 January, 2024, in Wulgo, a community in Ngala Local Government Area. He said: “Borno State Government will see how to open up and expand the irrigation activities on the shores of Lake Chad. We will resettle new communities and we shall reactivate the South Chad Irrigation Scheme in order to address food crises in Borno State.” The…
Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum has facilitated a truce between Fulani herders and farmers in Gamboru Ngala town in the central part of Borno State to foster peace and harmony. The truce, was brokered after weeks of tension and uncertainty during a peace meeting convened by Governor Zulum on Monday. The Governor, while commending all parties for reaching a consensus during the meeting, urged people to shun all acts that could lead to violence. He said: “Borno is a state with agrarian communities. We have Fulanis, we have Shuwas, and we have Kanuris who are nomads as well. We…
A private organisation, Diamondsmith De’Great Universal Petroleum Company Ltd, has underscored the need for proper prosecution of fraud related cases, noting that this would ensure sustainable growth in the ongoing fight against financial crimes. Director of Operations/CEO of the organisation, Mr James Abidemi gave the advice at the news briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, there is the need for government agencies like Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation and Nigerian Communication Commission to intervene through their Cyber Control Room (CCR) to ensure that publication of allegation of fraud passed prescribed standards. He said: “This will help to wipe-off detrimental publications…