The Nigeria Correctional Service is intensifying efforts to recapture inmates who escaped from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State due to a rainstorm damaging the facility. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, pledged to relocate overcrowded correctional centres to improve infrastructure and security Despite efforts, recurring jailbreaks highlight the poor state of…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has made a bold statement, declaring his willingness to resign if former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is not prosecuted. Speaking to editors at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja, Olukoyede emphasized his commitment to ensuring that Bello’s prosecution is pursued to its conclusion,…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, recently disclosed that a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, allegedly transferred $720,000 from the state’s funds to a bureau de change to prepay his child’s school fees before leaving office. Olukoyede highlighted this during a press briefing in Abuja, expressing concern…
Bobrisky, the well-known crossdresser and socialite, has taken legal action by filing a Notice of Appeal to contest his conviction on a four-count charge related to the mishandling of Naira notes. His lawyer, Bimbo Kusanu, submitted the appeal to the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn the six-month imprisonment sentence imposed on Bobrisky. Instead, they…
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, announced during a press briefing in Washington DC that Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has secured a loan of $2.25 billion from the World Bank. This loan comes with favorable terms, including a 40-year repayment period, a 10-year moratorium, and a nominal 1 percent interest rate. The Minister…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allocated a significant sum of $58 billion to African countries in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and has pledged to provide further assistance. During the ongoing IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington DC, Abebe Selassie, Director of the IMF African Department, shared insights…
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has extended a complimentary nomination opportunity to John Akinmurele, a former student leader, as the sole contender for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State. A statement released on Thursday highlighted Akinmurele’s background, including a 13-year tenure in the Department of State Services before transitioning to private business. The nomination…
Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, achieved a remarkable feat on Saturday by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess session. Confirming the achievement on his official social media account, Onakoya expressed determination to push the boundaries further, aiming for a staggering 60 hours of continuous play. He emphasized that the motivation…
US-based anti-corruption groups have urged the administration of President Bola Tinubu to address the issues facing the Ogoni people in Rivers State and implement UN resolutions regarding the treatment of oil-rich communities. In a joint press statement, members of the National Union of Ogoni Students International (NUOS INT’L USA), the Center for Democracy, Human Rights,…