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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Engr. Uzoma Nwagba as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). A statement on Friday evening by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said Nwagba’s appointment was in keeping with President Tinubu’s dedicated efforts to ensure financial inclusion and economic […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Friday that it will be reviewing the recent developments in the Malabu OPL 245 fraud case. This decision comes after the dismissal of charges against former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Bello Adoke, by a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. […]

Four people have been feared killed and 20 others injured when members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shi’ites clashed in Kaduna. Our correspondent gathered the Shi’ites trooped out in a large number on Friday for a peaceful procession to mark the International Quds Day in the state capital when […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning to former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu, over his recent comments on the arrest of Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. In a press statement released by the Commission, the EFCC described Odinkalu’s remarks as “reckless” and […]

Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu, has responded defiantly to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) threats of legal action against him. In a statement released on his social media platforms, Odinkalu made it clear that he remains unmoved by the EFCC’s warnings and instead chose to highlight what he […]

The Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, has appealed against the ruling of the Code of Conduct Tribunal which order his suspension from office. The Code of Conduct Bureau had on November 16, 2023, arraigned Magaji before the CCT on 10 counts bordering on alleged conflict of interest and false declaration […]

President Bola Tinubu has thanked Jim Obazee, former Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), for his services as the Special Investigator of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other related entities, upon his appointment on July 28, 2023. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on […]

The Chief Magistrate Court in Akure has granted bail to 34-year-old Jide Akinsanmi and his father, Robinson Akinsanmi. They are standing trial for allegedly defrauding a produce buyer of N6 million. Akinsanmi and his son were arraigned before the court for obtaining the sum from one Adebowale Adeghate under the pretense of supplying him with […]

The President of the 8th Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is not interested in becoming the National Chairman of People Democratic Party (PDP), a top aide of the former Kwara State governor, Akintoba Fatigun, has revealed. Saraki is one of the leading candidates being touted from the North-Central zone of the country as the likely […]

An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the US Geological Survey said, with residents reporting they felt rumbling across the eastern seaboard. The agency reported a quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey. People reported feeling the quake in the states of Connecticut and […]

Shettima Urges Nigerians to Support I-FAIR, Transformative Agenda Vice-President Kashim Shettima has implored Nigerians to support the Israel-Nigeria Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR) initiative to advance the transformation agenda in the country. Shettima made the call at the third i-FAIR cohorts’ graduation ceremony of the nine-month mentorship programme for budding innovators and […]

FG Fully Opens Third Mainland Bridge With Speed Cameras The Federal Government has installed speed limit cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge, to encourage responsible driving, preserve the bridge and improve safety. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Keisha, announced the unofficial re-opening of the bridge on Thursday, in Lagos. She said that […]