The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Olanipekun Olu koyejo has urged operators in both the private and public sector to always observe ethics in the conduct of their affairs so as not to attract the wrath of the Commission. He gave the charge on Monday, April 28, 2025 when he received a delegation of Total Energies, led by its Country Chair and Managing Director, Mathew Bouyer in his office. “One of the mandates that we have is to use the instrumentality of this work to stimulate the economy. So, it’s important for us to identify key players like you…
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Justice I.E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered Aisha Achimugu to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, to answer questions regarding an ongoing investigation. The judge also directed that she must appear before the court on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The order was made in a ruling delivered on Monday, 28 April, 2025, in respect of a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/626/2025, filed by Achimugu against several law enforcement agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, the Department of State Services, DSS,…
Operatives of the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday, April 27, 2025 arrested 27 suspected internet fraudsters in Jalingo, Taraba State. The suspects were arrested at Fenson Guest house and mile 6 in Jalingo, based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet fraud. Items recovered from them include one Toyota Camry car( 2013 model) ,27phones, five laptops and other electronic devices. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
The Council of Awori Obas on Sunday, 27 April, 2025 received Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR on a courtesy visit to officially inform the traditional rulers of his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC), reports thegazellenews.com In a gathering that underscored unity and cultural pride, the Awori Obas received the news of Dr. Adediran’s decision to return to the APC with so much joy. “We are proud of our son,” they said. The Obas emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration among leaders to achieve the collective aspirations of the people. They acknowledged Dr. Adediran’s efforts and encouraged his…
OLATUNJI ARULAI FOLAMI is a core progressive politician who has over the past thirty (30) years been championing the progressive ideals and ethos under various progressive parties such as UPN, SDP, AD, AC, ACN and now APC. He has never waiver in his belief in the progressive principles and supremacy of the party unlike some politicians who have Criss Cross the progressive party into the conservative and back into the progressive party. OLATUNJI ARULAI FOLAMI was born in Lagos Island and he is from Olowu and Folami descendants in Agarawu area. He is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and a Project…
ActionAid Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the current state of the nation, asking the Federal Government to take decisive steps to diversify revenue sources and improve domestic resource mobilisation. A statement issued on Monday, 28 April, 2025, by the Board of Directors of ActionAid Nigeria following its 55th meeting, expressed deep concern over the current state of the nation, which has been marked by escalating political crisis, economic challenges, and a severe international funding downturn. The statement signed by the Chair, ActionAid Nigeria’s Board of Directors, Ms. Rabi Isma said: “From widespread kidnappings and extrajudicial killings to unchecked violence…
As parts of efforts to address the wave of defections threatening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the National Working Committee (NWC) of the has scheduled an emergency meeting for Tuesday, 29 April, 2025.The development follows the recent defections of key party figures, including former Vice Presidential candidate Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and the entire PDP structure in Delta State — one of the party’s historic strongholds.The defections, gale long anticipated, have pushed the PDP into great crises. With several lawmakers already lost in the National Assembly — the latest being Oluwole Oke, a five-time House of Representatives member from…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi has dismissed suggestions that President Bola Tinubu is responsible for the internal crises plaguing opposition parties, insisting that the President will not “lead opposition against himself.”Ajayi stated this on Sunday, 27 April, 2025 via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, amid mounting speculation that Tinubu was allegedly fueling crisis within opposition parties.Major political parties such as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) are currently battling leadership crises, with frequent defections of their members to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) “For…
It’s a day of double celebration for Remo Stars as they secured their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes — fittingly on the 59th birthday of club president, Chief Kunle Soname. In a tense and thrilling encounter at Ikenne, it was Olamilekan Adedayo who etched his name into Remo Stars’ history forever. In the 84th minute, he unleashed an unstoppable rocket into the net, sending the home crowd into absolute pandemonium. Kunle Soname He has rifled a rocket home to seal it! The goal not only secured all three points but…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed former National Legal Adviser of the party, Babatunde Ogala, SAN, as the Chairman of the Election Committee to oversee the coming local government elections in the state, reports thegazellenews.com The state party spokesman, Mogaji Oluseye Oladejo, made this know via a statement released on Monday, 28 April, 2025. The statement also named Mr Babarinde Nurudeen as the Secretary of the Committee. “The Committee is empowered to over-see all the activities and processes leading to the conduct of the elections into the grassroots positions. “The party has considered the…