The trial of Winifred Oyo-Ita, former Head of Service of the Federation, involves allegations of diverting public funds totaling over N3 billion to private companies. Alongside Oyo-Ita, her special assistants Ugbong Effiok and Garba Umar, as well as six companies, are facing charges related to misappropriation, corruption, money laundering, and diversion of funds. Hamma Bello,…
The United States Supreme Court is currently deliberating on whether former President Donald Trump can be criminally prosecuted for actions taken after the 2020 presidential election, in which he lost to Joe Biden by 7 million votes. The case, titled Donald J. Trump v. United States, presents a constitutional challenge due to Trump’s attempts to…
The Oyo State Government has announced its approval of funds exceeding N332 million for the renovation of the governor’s lodge located in Lagos State. This decision, along with others, was made during the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, as stated in a brief public announcement. Furthermore, the remodeling and renovation of the Governor’s…
The Burkina Faso military is accused of summarily executing at least 223 civilians, including 56 children, in Nondin and Soro villages in February 2024, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW). These killings are believed to be part of a wider military campaign against civilians suspected of collaborating with Islamist armed groups, potentially constituting crimes against…
The upcoming 64th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has sparked controversy over its registration fees, with many lawyers advocating for a reduction. Scheduled for August 23 to 30, 2024, in Lagos, the event features Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, as the keynote speaker. The approved registration fees…
Federal Livestock, situated in Okpuje, Enugu State, was established by the Shagari administration as a multi-million naira piggery project aimed at local and export markets. However, after forty-two years, it lies in disrepair with only one staff member and no government-owned pigs. Ben Aroh delves into the reasons behind its failure and potential solutions. The…
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 EFCC has accused Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), of various offenses related to his implementation of the naira swap policy and the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation. According to the charge sheets obtained by PUNCH Online, Emefiele is facing a four-count…
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…
Dana Air has confirmed that one of its planes skidded off the runway at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The incident involved flight 5N BKI, which was traveling from Abuja to Lagos. Thankfully, all 83 passengers and crew onboard disembarked safely. Dana Air expressed regret for the situation but commended its crew for handling it…