Dr. Emmanuel Ugwumba has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command on charges of child trafficking and forgery in Udenu Local Government Area. The arrest, confirmed on Wednesday by Public Relations Officer Daniel Ndukwe, occurred on September 28 following an investigation by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad. According to police reports, Dr. Ugwumba became […]
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Kaduna Assembly Denies Plans to Amend Local Government Electoral Law
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has refuted claims that it intends to amend the state’s Local Government Electoral Law just days before the October 19, 2024, local government elections. Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Henry Marah, clarified during a press briefing that no such amendment was listed in the Assembly’s order paper […]
EFCC Intensifies Probe into Yahaya Bello’s Aides as Court Date Approaches
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is ramping up its investigation into the aides of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, ahead of his court appearance scheduled for October 24, 2024. The probe focuses on allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement during Bello’s tenure from 2016 to 2024. Sources suggest that several of Bello’s […]
NCoS Replaces Deputy Controller Involved in Bobrisky Scandal at Kirikiri Prison
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has appointed Daniel Ogu as the new Deputy Controller of Prisons (DCP) at Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos, following the suspension of Michael Anugwa. Anugwa was suspended amid allegations of bribery that allowed popular social media personality, Idris Okuneye (aka Bobrisky), to serve his six-month sentence in more comfortable […]
Secondus Praises Rivers Governor Fubara for Resisting Intimidation, Warns of Democracy Threats
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Uche Secondus, has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for his resilience in the face of political intimidation during the recently concluded local government elections. Secondus lauded the governor’s steadfastness, praising him for upholding democratic values and demonstrating true leadership. In a statement released by his media […]
Tinubu Government Borrows $6.45bn from World Bank in 16 Months
The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has borrowed $6.45 billion from the World Bank over the past 16 months, with recent approvals of three new loans totaling $1.57 billion. These loans aim to fund projects in sectors such as education, healthcare, renewable energy, and economic reforms. Since 2020, the World Bank has approved […]
NACCIMA Warns of Economic Impact Amid Rising Fuel Prices in Lagos and Abuja
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has raised concerns over the recent surge in petrol prices in Lagos and Abuja, where prices have reached ₦998 and ₦1,030 per litre, respectively. The association’s National President, Dele Oye, issued a statement on Wednesday, highlighting the strain these increases are placing on […]
Ondo Governor Sacks Aide Over Bribery Allegation, Dismissed Official Denies Charges
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dismissed his Special Assistant on Forestry (Central Senatorial District), Adeboye Ewenla, following allegations of bribery. The accusations were made by timber traders, who claimed Ewenla was involved in corrupt practices within the state’s forestry sector. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, announced Ewenla’s immediate dismissal on Wednesday. Aiyedatiwa […]
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate and CBN Assurance on Bank Deposits: October 10th, 2024
The dollar to naira exchange rate in the black market (also known as the parallel market or Aboki FX) for October 9th, 2024, saw players in Lagos buying the dollar for ₦1685 and selling it for ₦1695. It’s important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize the parallel market […]
Nigerian Army Probes Former Brigade Commander Over Alleged Misconduct
The Nigerian Army has initiated an investigation into Brigadier General M.A. Sadiq, former Commander of the 3 Brigade in Kano, following accusations of misconduct. General Sadiq is alleged to have withheld entitlements meant for his subordinates and engaged in misappropriation during his command. He has been relieved of his post and is currently in custody. […]