The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has stated that it is not aware of, nor investigating, the alleged disappearance of ₦180 million from the account of a Non-Governmental Organisation owned by social media commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. In an Instagram video shared on Friday, 27 December, 2024, Otse claimed that ₦180 million had been transferred from the NGO’s account to an unknown account, leaving only ₦20 million. “I’ve not been myself these past few days. Somebody hacked into the NGO website, and ₦180 million is missing. Thankfully, we’ve tracked the person, and one suspect has been arrested. “The…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has promised to galvanise the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture with N30 billion counterpart fund for the development of young entrepreneurs. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said this during an interview with newsmen at the NDDC’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, 28 December, 2024 by the NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama and sent to newsmen. Ogbuku restated the commission’s commitment to empowering the region’s people through economic programmes. He highlighted the NDCCITMA’s role in training youths, supporting SMEs,…
The military high command on Friday, 27 December, 2024 announced that it has destroyed logistics base of the terrorists’ group known as Lakurawa, disturbing peace of Sokoto communities when it rained airstrikes on them on Christmas day. It specifically clarified that the deaths of 10 villagers in Sokoto State were caused by the secondary explosion that arose when the airstrikes bombarded the logistics base of the group. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, who made this disclosure while addressing journalists at Defence Headquarters, maintained that the airstrikes conducted by the Nigerian Air Force hit the primary target. According to…
Ogun State Police Command has arraigned two teenagers and five men before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court presided over by the Chief Magistrate, Dr B.O. Ilo, over alleged theft of electrical fittings and household items worth over N28 million. The defendants, Sunday Odeshola, 15, Monday Ubah, 16, and David Odeshola, 45, were arraigned on a three-count charge of conspiracy stealing and malicious damage. Four others, Kaman Rabiru, 27, Lawal Shaibu, 25, Nazid Abdullahi, 27, and Ibrahim Khalid, 25, were arraigned for unlawfully receiving stolen goods. The prosecutor, Inspector Lawrence Olu-Balogun, told the court that the defendants and others at large committed the offences between…
Famous Nigerian singer, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, known professionally as Tiwa Savage, has hinted at retiring from music. The 44-year-old, who disclosed that her upcoming album might be her last, said she now feels tired, stressing that she has done her best. On her Instastory, Savage wrote, “This might be my last studio album. I am tired, I don try.” The singer often referred to as the “Queen of Afrobeat,” has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning over a decade. Known for hits like “All Over”, “Somebody’s Son”, and “Eminado”, she has consistently broken barriers, becoming one of the most celebrated female artists in Africa. Although Tiwa…
China’s central bank confirmed on Friday, 28 December, 2024 that it has renewed a bilateral currency swap agreement with its counterpart in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria,(CBN). The People’s Bank of China, which made the disclosure in a statement on its website on Friday, 28 December, 2024, added that the total value of the agreement was 15 billion yuan which is about 2.09 billion U.S. dollars, or 3.28 trillion Nigerian naira. President Bola Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga who shared the report on his official X handle, said the agreement is valid for three years and can be renewed…
Former Governor of Ebonyi State and Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has endorsed Governor Francis Nwifuru for second term in office come 2027 Umahi stated this on Friday, 27 December, 2024 when he received members of Izzi National Youth Forum who paid him a Christmas homage at his Umunagu Uburu country home in Ohaozara local government area of the state. The minister, who commended the Izzi youths led by their National President, Barrister Andrew Chibueze Elom for paying him such a surprise visit during the yuletide, maintained that Governor Nwifuru would serve Ebonyi people for the second term in…
Mali’s authorities have confirmed that no fewer than 69 people, including 25 Malians, have died after a makeshift boat attempting to reach Spain from West Africa capsized off the coast of Morocco, According to a statement from Mali’s Ministry of Malians Abroad, the boat was carrying approximately 80 people, but only 11 survivors were rescued, just as the statement added that of the survivors, at least nine are from Mali. The tragedy occurred last week, but the ministry formally confirmed the incident on Thursday, 26 December, 2024. A crisis unit has been dispatched to monitor the situation and assist those…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has stated that claims by the military leader of Niger Republic, Abdourahamane Tchiani that Nigeria is colluding with France to destabilise his county are despicable propaganda. Bwala, who declared that the claims were aimed at inciting Northern Nigeria against President Bola Tinubu, said the military leader deliberately chose a local language in the North. Thegazellenews.com recalls that Abdourahamane Tchiani, military leader of Niger Republic, made the claims in an interview on Wednesday, 25 December, 2024 Tchiani, who spoke in Hausa, alleged that France is negotiating with terrorists in Nigeria to…
Prominent industrialists and businessmen from across Anambra State have gave their backing to the setting up of the South-East Development Commission, saying it will create more opportunities for the South-Eastgeopolitical zone once it becomes operational. They praised the management of the commission, led by Mark Okoye as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Emeka Nworgu as Chairman, for having the capacity to bring the commission’s vision to fruition. Okoye is also the MD/CEO of the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency, while Nworgu is a former Minister of Labour. Speaking to journalists in Awka on Friday, 27 December, 2024 about the SEDC’s…