The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, co-defendants in the case against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who faces allegations of diverting state funds totaling N110.4 billion. The EFCC filed a 16-count charge against Bello, Oricha, and Hudu, alleging a criminal breach of trust …
Okowa makes first public appearance after EFCC’s arrest
Former governor Ifeanyi Okowa made his first public appearance as he joined Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at a service of songs held in honour of Mrs. Victoria Ossai Obielum, mother of renowned politician Godwill Obielum. Okowa was arrested on Monday, 4th November 2024, over an alleged N1.3 trillion fraud but was released on Friday …
Guardian paper announces it will no longer post on Elon Musk’s X
The Guardian has announced it will no longer post content on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, from its official accounts. In an announcement to readers on Wednesday, November 13, the news organisation said it considered the benefits of being on the platform formerly called Twitter were now outweighed by the negatives, citing the “often …
New York Times workers end strike!
For over a week. 600 tech workers of the NYT had taken to the streets of New York to protest and call for the American newspaper, New York Time to ensure job security and adequate pay. New York Times workers returned to work on Tuesday following a week long strike negotiating their pay contracts and …
Seven Nigerians, others deports from Libya for alleged law violation
The Department for Combating Illegal Migration in Libya has deported seven Nigerians, three Bangladeshis, and three Ghanaians for alleged law violations. The deportees had been detained at the Qanfoudah Immigration Detention Centre. They were flown out of Libya via Benina International Airport in Benghazi. Migrant Rescue Watch in a statement on their X handle on …
FG names ICT block after Tinubu’s late mum
The Federal Government has commemorated Abibat Mogaji, the late mother of President Bola Tinubu, by naming the ICT block at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) after her, News360 Nigeria reports. At the unveiling ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, praised Mogaji as a resilient matriarch …
Gunmen reportedly attack army checkpoint in Abia
Gunmen have reportedly attacked a military checkpoint in Abia State. Sahara Reporters reports that the attack, according to a source, occurred on Wednesday morning at Umuopara, Ekenobizi area of Umuahia South Local Government Area of the state. “Some gunmen this morning attacked a military checkpoint at Umuopara, Ekenobizi area of Umuahia South Local Government Council, …
Immigration raises alarm over high number of irregular migration in Nigeria
The Edo State Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Martins Moye, has raised the alarm over the increasing number of irregular migrants entering Nigeria. Moye raised the alarm at the 2024 Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, enlightenment campaign against irregular migration in Benin, Edo State capital. He underscored the need for public awareness to curb irregular …
Ten passengers confirmed dead in Jigawa car crash
Ten persons died while several others sustained serious injury in a ghastly motor accident in Taura LGA of Jigawa State. A resident confirmed that the accident occurred in Yanfari village, Taura LGA, along the Kano/Hadejia Road. He said the incident happened when a bus hit a packed trailer with registration number RGN 180 ZC, as …