In line with its commitment to combating economic and financial crimes and ensuring restitution for victims of fraudulent schemes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, 4 December, 2025 handed over N96. 500 million to victims of ponzi schemes, in Enugu State, reports thegazellenews.com The Commission received a petition, dated September 30, 2024 from one Chijioke Ngwu and others against one Oyubu Clement Akpojewve, also known as Justice Nonso Chima, Managing Director, Leverage Index Limited. They alleged that Akpojewve lured them into investing the said sum in a ponzi scheme. “He presented offers to prospective investors in two formats;…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
Lagos State has emerged Nigeria’s most competitive business environment in the newly released 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Report published by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). The state topped the national ranking with an impressive 85.6%, leading Kaduna, Oyo, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Ogun, which completed the top five. According to the report, states were assessed across 16 indicators and 36 sub-metrics, covering critical areas such as electricity reliability, digital connectivity, land administration, taxation processes, trade logistics, justice delivery, skilled-labour availability, and investor support systems. Enugu, Plateau, Ekiti, Kano, and Nasarawa also placed within…
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the reappointment of Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for another term of five years. National President of the NCWS, Princess Edna Azura who gave the commendation when she led other leaders of the Council on a courtesy visit to Marwa at the Agency’s national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, said the decision will further strengthen and consolidate the ongoing war against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. She called for more collaboration between the women’s…
The Movement for Islamic Culture and Awareness (MICA) is pleased to announce the launch of its highly anticipated nationwide Dawah tour, “The Quest for Peace 2025.” This transformative spiritual initiative is meticulously designed to strengthen faith, deepen understanding, and foster communal harmony across Nigeria, serving as one of the country’s most significant Islamic outreach efforts this December. The tour will be led by the renowned international scholar Shaykh Mohammed Mahmoud, accompanied by a team of respected scholars and teachers. The delegation will host live programmes in the major metropolitan centres of Lagos, Abuja, and Kaduna. Activities will include a grand…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, 4 December, 2025, swore in General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday, 1 December, 2025. His nomination was announced the following day and transmitted to the Senate, where it received expedited screening and confirmation. Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa was commissioned as a second lieutenant into the Nigerian Army in 1991 and had a distinguished military career. He was appointed Chief of Defence Staff by President Tinubu in 2023 and retired in…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Thursday, 4 December, 2025, received a delegation from the Gates Foundation, led by the Global Polio Director, Kathy Neuzil,in a new effort aimed towards deepening partnership to improve polio immunization coverage, particularly in hard-to-reach and security-challenged communities across Northern Nigeria. The meeting, held at the Gombe Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, also explored measures to strengthen security coordination, community mobilization and monitoring frameworks, with clear timelines and milestones to accelerate progress toward a polio-free Nigeria. As Chairman of both the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the National…
Nigeria’s female football team superstar, Folashade Ijamilusi, on Thursday, 4 December, 2025, led Springsoccer United Academy, a thriving grassroots football development organisation, to the Lagos State Sports Commission for collaboration to accelerate efforts on talent development development and enhance career advancement of young football in Lagos State, reports thegazellenews.com Speaking on the visit, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Lekan Fatodu, that the society needs more selfless athletes like Ijamilusi who is deploying her experience and influence to inspire and provide a steady pathway for budding football talents. “The noble action perfectly fits into the noted expressions…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Police Force for its commitment to justice, equity, and the protection of human dignity. She stated this at the celebration of 70th anniversary of Women in Policing. The event, themed “70 Years of Courage and Service: Honoring Women in Policing, Inspiring the Future,” brought together national and international dignitaries to honor the contributions of women in law enforcement. Senator Oluremi Tinubu described the event as a celebration of shared global values and a recognition of women who have stood on the frontline of peace, law enforcement, and community safety. …
Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on equity, education and decent work, and inclusive cities. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance yesterday, during an event organised by the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, called on all Lagos residents to recommit to dignity, justice and empathy. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, said that building an inclusive Lagos is…
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, 4 December, 2025, in Abuja, assured the global community that Nigeria remains fully committed to promoting peace, harmony, and prosperity across borders by strengthening partnerships to resolve emerging challenges. The President gave the assurance after receiving Letters of Credence from 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners at the Council Chamber in the State House. President Tinubu urged the diplomats to engage meaningfully with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on all areas of shared interest and mutual benefits, noting that he maintains an open-door policy. “On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I warmly…