A Sudanese military plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Omdurman, the twin city of Khartoum, on Tuesday evening, killing at least 46 people and injuring 10 others. The Russian-built Antonov aircraft had taken off from the military’s Wadi Seidna air base before it went down. Both military personnel and civilians were among the casualties. …
EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Reveals What He Did During Mother’s Burial
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has disclosed that he turned down offers totaling N500 million from various Nigerians during his mother’s burial in Ekiti State in 2019. Speaking at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) Conference in Abuja, Olukoyede recounted how 17 cows and numerous cheques from ministers, directors, …
Sultan Asks Muslims To Look For New Moon On Friday
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed all Muslims to begin the search for the new moon of Ramadan 1446AH on Friday and report any sighting to the nearest District or Village Head for onward communication. A statement issued in Sokoto …
International Fraud Syndicates Are Establishing Cells In Nigeria – EFCC
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns about the growing presence of foreign fraud syndicates setting up cells in Nigerian cities. These criminal groups are recruiting young Nigerians into serious cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency fraud. The revelation was made public in a statement from EFCC Spokesperson, Dele …
EFCC Arraigns Jude Okoye for Alleged N1.38 Billion Money Laundering
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jude Okoye Chigozie, elder brother and former manager of P-Square’s Paul and Peter Okoye, on charges of money laundering. He was brought before Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd. According …
Pension of Over N733m and death benefits Was paid by Jigawa Govt.
The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has commenced the disbursement of N733,517,011.13 as terminal and death benefits to 281 retirees and relatives of deceased civil servants across the state. Speaking at the Pension House in Dutse, the executive secretary of the board, Dr Bilyaminu Shitu Aminu, emphasised that the payment covers …
Cubana Chiefpriest alleged baby mama Insists on DNA Test, threaten to dump the baby on his door
Kenyan socialite Hellen Ati has vowed to continue demanding a DNA test from Nigerian businessman and socialite Cubana Chief Priest, whom she alleges is the father of her child. In a post on her Instagram story, Ati expressed her frustration, warning that if her demands for a paternity test are ignored, she will drop the …