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The House of Representatives, on Monday, grilled officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) over allegations that the two agencies were bribed by controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, alias Bobrisky, following his conviction and sentencing for abuse of the naira in April. The PUNCH reports that during the hearing, both the EFCC and the NCoS officials denied the bribery allegations. The EFCC refuted claims that Bobrisky paid N15 million to have the money laundering charges against him dropped, while the NCoS insisted that Bobrisky served his term at the Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Centre and not…

Despite the heavy presence of security men, protesters, on Tuesday, gathered at Ikeja Underbridge in Lagos as Nigeria marks 64th nationhood anniversary. The protest, however, is being closely monitored by a large contingent of security personnel, including policemen, officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Leading the team of policemen at the protest ground is the state Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola. The protesters are currently chanting solidarity songs, displaying placards bearing inscriptions such as “Reverse electricity tariff now, “End all attacks on democratic rights”, “Reduce petrol price to N197 per litre; end…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has assured that Saturday’s local government election in the state will hold and that no legal encumbrance would derail it. The governor urged political parties and their candidates for various positions in the election as well as the electorate to prepare for it. Fubara spoke when he visited the complex of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) where he interacted with its Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, and other principal workers. He said: “Our election will hold on October 5 and I’m aware that RSIEC told me that they already had an order mandating…

In celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cautioned the Federal Government to use the occasion to reset its democratic ethos, saying the government should not continue to circumvent the principles of democracy in the country. In a statement by its President Joe Ajaero to workers and other Nigerians on the country’s 64th Independence anniversary, the congress stressed that it was sad that “the leading political elite are not ready to do the right thing”.  The statement reads: “On the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary celebration, we congratulate all Nigerians, especially the workers, for…

Darius Ishaku, former governor of Taraba State, was, on Monday, arraigned before Justice S. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, over alleged misappropriation of N27 billion state funds. Ishaku, alongside former permanent secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, are facing a 15-count charge of criminal breach of trust, conspiracy and conversion of public funds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which brought the charge, accused Ishaku and Yero of diverting N1.138 billion from the 2.5 percent contingency fund, belonging to the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Taraba State, between…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, some state governors, and others have felicitated with Nigerians on the 64th Independent Day celebration. Vanguard reports that the eminent Nigerians called for national unity in tackling the current challenges facing the country. JONATHAN: Goodluck Jonathan in his Independent Day goodwill message urged Nigerians to remain optimistic and resilient, and never lose hope in the dream of building a great and prosperous nation, despite the challenges the country currently faces. In a statement issued by Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, his spokesman, Dr. Jonathan said: “We have recorded perceptible growth in our economy and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that his administration is moving with its fiscal policy in order to stimulate productive capacity and create jobs, among so many other policies. The president said this in his Independence Day broadcast to the nation, saying Nigeria would remain “a strong, united, and viable sovereign nation”, despite the many challenges that buffeted it. The president said he assumed leadership of the ”at a critical juncture. The economy faced many headwinds, and our physical security was highly impaired. We found ourselves at a dizzying crossroads, where we must choose between two paths: reform for progress…

The National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity has charged the Federal Government to address rising hunger, out-of-school children and other problems facing the nation as the country marks 64th nationhood anniversary. The group also emphasizes the need for President Bola Tinubu to tackle the pervasive issues of insecurity, poverty, bad roads, and out-of-school children. In their Independence Day message, titled “Nigeria@64: Walking on Tightrope,” NAS, through its Capn, Dr Joseph Oteri, warned that the worsening economic conditions could trigger social unrest if left unaddressed. He warned that arresting protesters and charging them with terrorism is not the solution to the…

NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing Nigerian football, assuring the public of concerted efforts to push the sport forward. Celebrating his second year in office on Monday, Gusau highlighted several significant achievements under his administration since his election in 2022. One of the major successes, according to Gusau, is the stability within Nigerian football, which has contributed to the improved performance of both the men’s and women’s national teams on the international stage. He noted the Super Eagles’ close call at the 2024 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, where they narrowly missed clinching the title. “We…

Joint security forces in Anambra State have killed a member of a secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and seized several items, including police uniforms. Among the recovered goods were a Prado jeep, two AK-47 rifles, a pump-action gun, two magazines filled with live ammunition, and 15 live cartridges. Reports indicate that other gang members escaped with gunshot wounds, while a few security personnel sustained injuries. The incident occurred around midnight on Sunday along the Uga-Ezinifite axis in the Aguata local government area. Anambra State Police Spokesman, Superintendent Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the event but stated that no security…