By Attah Momoh As writers, it is our job to revisit the past, and like seers or soothsayers, predict the future. This time around we take a look at what the corruption allegations levelled against Yahaya Bello and the drama as a result of it, could portend for his political future? After the EFCC’s investigations and discoveries related to Governor Bello’s administration in Kogi State, several possible scenarios could unfold depending on the legal, political, and administrative dynamics in Nigeria. I want to share my thoughts on what I think are the key developments that might happen next. The EFCC…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
President Bola Tinubu has strongly indicated that his administration aimed to become the country’s foremost leader that will battle graft to a standstill using lawful institutions against pervasive corruption which had become a clog in the wheel of Nigeria’s growth and development. Tinubu expressed his determination to battle corruption differently from his predecessors after empowering the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other institutions for systemic changes that can stand the test of time. Unlike his predecessor, Tinubu, according to the presidency, has signaled his administration’s plan to fight corruption differently and protect public funds using EFCC and other…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Wahid Enitan Oshodi of Nigeria on his election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF). Oshodi, the Deputy President of ATTF and former Lagos State commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, was elected at the organisation’s elective Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 15 October, 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The President noted that Oshodi’s election is a proud moment for Nigeria, reflecting the strong support he garnered in the lead-up. He was nominated by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and backed by several African nations, indicating the country’s unwavering support for…
As part of measures to cushion the effect of hardship, Sokoto State Governor , Ahmed Aliyu has inaugurated a committee to sell food at a 55 percent discounted price to citizens of the state. Governor Aliyu made this disclosure on Monday, 14 October, 2024 during the inauguration of the committee in the state. According to him, the committee is expected to facilitate the sale of government-procured essential food commodities to citizens at a discount of 55 percent to cushion the impact of the country’s economic hardship. “In this new approach, the state government procured food items and other essential commodities…
Crisis has rocked the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as some factional members of the party have disowned Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as the party leader. Leading the anti-Kwankwasiya campaign at the party secretariat in Minna, Niger State, the factional National Chairman of the party, Dr. Gilbert Agbo, said Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiya group were threats to the progress and existence of the party. Agbo stressed that Kwankwaso’s suspension by the National Working Committee in Lagos automatically terminated his membership and stake in the party. The factional National Chairman, who also supervised the burning of the Kwankwasiya group’s iconic red…
A notorious bandit leader, Ibrahim Daji, has been killed in Kwanar Nasir, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to Zagazola Makama, a publication that focuses on counter-insurgency in the Lake Chad region, reported that Daji was killed on Sunday, 13 October, 2024 by members of a rival faction. His body was reportedly left at the scene. Daji was widely known for his involvement in various criminal activities, including leading violent attacks along the Kwatarkwashi-Mada road and surrounding areas. His stronghold was in Shangel village, located to the east of Mada town. The bandit warlord was also infamous for…
The African football governing body, the Confederation of African Football(CAF), has finally breaks silence on Super Eagles ordeal In Libya by releasing a statement over the delaying of the Nigerian national team at an airport in Libya. Recall that the players and officials of the Super Eagles were abandoned at the Al Abraq International Airport without food, water or Internet for over 15 hours. They have eventually left the North African country and will not play the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier that was scheduled for Tuesday (tomorrow). CAF has now referred the matter to their Disciplinary Board for…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has summoned the Charge d’ Affaires of Libya to a meeting over the poor treatment meted out to the Super Eagles team in the country. Recalls that the frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the Nigerian team was left stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon, condemnation has trailed the incident. While the players complained of fatigue and frustration, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), said its team is backing out of the match. “Fatigued players and officials have remained nonplussed as the host Libyan Football Federation failed…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari has disclosed that Premium Motor Spirit, Petrol smugglers made a swooping N17 million per trip during the petrol subsidy regime. Kyari, who made this disclosure at the weekend while speaking with Journalists on the impact of fuel removal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, added that the government ended fuel arbitrage with the removal of subsidy in June last year. “In a 6,000-litre truck, you can gain up to N17 million from just one truck. How are you going to stop someone who with two trips can just easily…
Players and officials of the Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, are set to fly back from Libya. This comes after the Libyan government succumbed to pressure from external bodies, to refuel the Super Eagles’ chartered jet and clear their airspace. Recall that the Nigerian players were abandoned at the Al Abraq International Airport without food, water or Internet for over 15 hours. A sports journalist, Adepoju Tobi Samuel, popularly known as OgaNlaMedia confirmed that the players are enroute to Nigeria on his X handle account. “After pressure from several quarters, the Libyan government has agreed to issue clearance for…