Author: Lanre Akilu

Ibrahim Lamorde, a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who passed away in Egypt on Sunday, is scheduled for burial today. It was gathered that Lamorde, aged 61, had travelled to Egypt for medical treatment. The burial arrangements were disclosed by former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, via his X handle on Tuesday. Pantami, sharing a statement from Lamorde’s family, announced, “The Jana’iza prayer of our late father, brother and Uncle DIG Ibrahim LAMORDE mni and Former Chairman of EFCC is coming up Tuesday 28/05/2024 at the National Mosque Abuja by 1:30 pm…

Reports indicate that Leon Balogun has agreed to extend his contract with Rangers. The seasoned centre-back’s previous deal was set to expire on May 31, but it’s now understood that the Nigerian has signed a new contract, binding him to Govan until the conclusion of the next season. Balogun expressed his desire to continue with the Light Blues after Saturday’s Scottish Cup final loss to Celtic, and his wish has been granted. Having returned for a second stint with Rangers last summer, following Michael Beale to QPR when Beale assumed the managerial role, Balogun’s decision to remain adds a valuable…

Victor Osimhen’s comeback to the field has brought a sense of relief to the Super Eagles’ officials, who were on the verge of exploring alternative strategies for the match against South Africa. Initial concerns suggested that the Napoli star might not regain full fitness in time for the upcoming round of the 2026 World Cup African qualifying series. Osimhen, absent from two previous Napoli fixtures, made his return last weekend against Leece, featuring as a substitute. His inclusion among the strikers listed by Coach Finidi George for the forthcoming games against South Africa and Benin Republic next month signifies a…

The Senate Committee on Capital Market has given its stamp of approval to Dr. Emomotimi Agama as the newly appointed Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Under the stewardship of Senator Osita Izunaso, the committee also greenlit the nominations of Frana Chukwuogor as Executive Commissioner (Legal and Enforcement), Bola Ajomale as Executive Commissioner (Operations), and Mrs. Samiya Usman as Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services). President Bola Tinubu, on April 19, named Agama as the DG of SEC, succeeding Lamido Yuguda. Capital market stakeholders have lauded Agama’s appointment, citing him as a technocrat poised to bolster the realisation of the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has initiated the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) process across 397 centres in Edo and Ondo states in anticipation of the upcoming state governorship election. Mr. Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, made this announcement yesterday in Abuja. He revealed that an online locator for the registration centres has been launched to facilitate easy identification. However, Olumekun noted that due to flooding at the state INEC headquarters, the venue for the registration exercise in Edo has been relocated to the Ikpoba Okha Local Council office situated at…

In honour of 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu is slated to deliver an address at a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Wednesday. Additionally, the president will officiate the inauguration of the National Assembly Library, which bears his name. This revelation was made by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Magaji Tambawal, on Tuesday. Furthermore, according to a statement released by the National Assembly management on Monday night, former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, is anticipated to deliver a discourse titled…

The Federal High Court, situated in Abuja, declined the bail plea submitted by the detained President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, on Monday. The leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore was apprehended by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) for illicitly establishing an ethnic militia group, known as Kungiya Zaman Lafiya, to promote terrorism. He has been in the custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Abuja. In March, he was arraigned on a three-count charge filed by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), alleging violations of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.…

Chelsea are holding talks to make Leicester’s Enzo Maresca their new head coach, according to British media reports. The Italian, who until last year was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at English champions Manchester City, has overseen an immediate return to the Premier League for the Foxes following their relegation 12 months ago. His style of football is also said to have impressed Chelsea chiefs, with Sky Sports reporting Monday that the Blues had asked Leicester for permission to speak directly to Maresca, whom they added was the London club’s preferred choice. Chelsea are on the hunt for a new manager after…

The Senate and the House of Representatives are set to convene in a historic joint session on Wednesday, 29th May 2024, to commemorate 25 years of uninterrupted democracy and legislature in Nigeria. This unprecedented joint sitting, marking Nigeria’s democracy milestone, will be the first of its kind by the National Assembly since the inception of the Fourth Republic in 1999. In a statement released on Monday night by the National Assembly management, it was announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to deliver a keynote address during the joint sitting. Additionally, the President will commission the new National Assembly…

The Army announced its decision to reopen Banex Plaza in Abuja following constructive deliberations with stakeholders. Maj.-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Army spokesperson, conveyed this development in a statement issued on Monday. The plaza had been closed on Saturday, May 18, following a physical altercation between some traders and soldiers over the sale of phones. Gen. Nwachukwu elucidated that in response to the incident, a high-level meeting was convened in the Office of the National Security Adviser, attended by the Principal General Staff Officer to the NSA, Commissioner of Police FCT, FCT Director of the Department of State Services, leadership and management…