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•By Halimah Olamide The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has rejected a fine of N100m fine was imposed by the Federal High Court for detaining former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele. This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the commission, Dele Oyewale on Monday evening. According to the statement, Justice O.A. Adeniyi, on Monday, January 8, 2024 fined the Commission after he ruled that the Commission’s detention of Emefiele in the course of his investigation was a violation of his right to liberty. The EFCC has therefore, vowed to appeal the judgment, saying…
By Kamil Opeyemi President Bola Tinubu has sacked the chief executives of the Federal Competition and the Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this in a late Monday statement, saying the dismissal of Babatunde Irukera as the FCCPC EVC/CEO and Alexander Ayoola Okoh of BPE is part of restructuring moves. “In conformity with plans to restructure and reposition critical agencies of the Federal Government toward protecting the rights of Nigerian consumers and providing a strong basis for enhanced contributions to the nation’s economy by key growth-enabling institutions, President Bola Tinubu…
Evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the founder of one of the world’s biggest Christian evangelical churches has been uncovered by the BBC. Dozens of ex-Synagogue Church of all Nations members – five British – allege atrocities, including rape and forced abortions, by Nigeria’s late TB Joshua. The allegations of abuse in a secretive Lagos compound span almost 20 years. The Synagogue Church of All Nations did not respond to the allegations but said previous claims have been unfounded. TB Joshua, who died in 2021, was a charismatic and hugely successful preacher and televangelist who had an immense global…
The President of the All Africa Baptist Fellowship, Rev. Israel Akanji has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu and leaders at all levels to build a country that will be the pride of the world. Akanji made the call at the induction of Rev. Thomas Takpatore as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Nigeria, Garki Abuja on Sunday. In an interview with newsmen on the sideline of a special induction service, Akanji said that followers have a role to play in addressing the challenges facing the country. “We have our own human responsibilities in the difficult times we…
By David Orji At least, 8 persons have been confirmed dead in the boat that capsized on Sunday in Anambra state. Apart from the casualties no fewer than 38 persons have been rescued from the disaster. The National Inland Waterways Agency which confirmed the developments, said the incident happened at Umumu Anan in the Anambra West Local Government Area of the state. The NIWA General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Alhaji Jibril Darda’u, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lokoja and made available to newsmen on Sunday. Darda’u said that the “sad and unfortunate” incident happened at Umumu Anam, Anambra…
By Safiu Kehinde Human rights lawyer and senior advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana on Sunday asked for the resignation of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Betta Edu. His call got her resignation is on the heels of the allegations that she requested for the payment of over N585m belonging to the Ministry into a private account. Falana called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to arrest the Minister over the allegation. In a statement on Sunday, he urged the EFCC to speed up the ongoing investigation of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and charged all indicted persons to…
By Halimah Olamide The Federal government on Sunday said it has moved to investigate the allegations of approval of payments of N585m into a private account in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. The Minister of Information Mohammed Idris while stating the position of Government said the Bola Tinubu government is transparent in its dealings and would therefore not ignore narratives that are ongoing over the alleged approval by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Betta Edu. “We are aware of the narratives circulating widely and wish to assure Nigerians that the Government takes these issues most seriously,” the Minister said Insisting…
By Halimah Olamide Accountability advocate, the Socio-Economic Accountability Project on Sunday asked President Bola Tinubu to investigate the payment of N585.2m into private account of an individual. NPO Reports that Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Betta Edu is caught in the web of a payment into the private account of one Bridget Oniyelu Mojisola from the fund of her ministry. Her explanation has been faulted by the Accountant General of the Federation. SERAP said Tinubu should probe the payment or face legal action. SERAP urged Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr. Lateef Fagbemi,…
The Abia Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a popular On Air Personality, Mr Chigozie Anumudu, for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old boy in Aba. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, ASP Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to newsmen in Umuahia on Saturday. Chinaka said that Anumudu, otherwise called Mc Manosky, was being detained at the Estern Ngwa Police Station, Aba. He was being accused of having unlawful carnal knowledge of the boy (sodomy). The police spokesperson stated that the suspect was arrested on Dec. 31, 2023, at his residence, following complaints lodged…
By David Orji The police command in Ogun says a couple, Mba Moses and Florence Moses, have allegedly killed one Mark Kalu after the victim sustained injuries from a fight between them. This is contained in a statement signed by spokesperson of the command, SP Omolola Odutola, and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday. Odutola explained that the Divisional Police Officer in Odeda area of the state on Saturday at 7:00am received a report of the death of the 45-year-old man. The spokesperson said that the deceased sustained injuries during a fight that occurred on October 8, 2023,…