Author: Damilola Olufemi

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has raised the minimum wage for Edo workers from N70,000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. The governor announced this during his May Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. The governor, while appreciating Edo workers’ contributions to the state’s development, said his administration would always look for ways to improve the welfare of Edo workers. “Today, I am proud to announce that our administration has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 per month for all Edo workers. “It’s our way of saying thank you, Edo workers. We believe…

The Football Association of England will implement a new policy that bars transgender women from competing in women’s football.

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have entered into a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the fight against fraud and financial crime. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a joint Action Plan by both countries during a high-level meeting in Abuja. Signatories to the agreement included UK Minister for Fraud Lord Hanson, Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. As outlined in a statement from the British High Commission in Abuja, the agreement focuses on improving intelligence exchange, launching joint investigations, and coordinating enforcement measures…

5The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a foreign national, Elie Bitar, wanted over his alleged role in a cryptocurrency scam connected to the online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). In a bulletin made public by the commission, Bitar, aged 41, is said to be the mastermind behind a yscheme that lured unsuspecting investors into putting money into CBEX under the pretense of profitable cryptocurrency trading. The operation has reportedly resulted in substantial financial losses for victims across Nigeria. The EFCC has described the case as a significant cyber-enabled financial fraud, emphasizing the growing threat of digital…

The African Union has lifted sanctions against Gabon.

Professor Ogban, a lecturer at the University of Calabar and serving as a returning officer at the time, was found guilty of altering vote counts in Oruk Anam and Etim Ekpo local government areas to favour Akpabio.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release prominent businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu.

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission officers on Wednesday brought businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal High Court in Abuja on the order of the court. Achimugu, escorted by two female EFCC operatives, arrived around 11:35 am. She was declared wanted in March by the EFCC over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice I.E. Ekwo, had on Monday ordered her to appear before the EFCC on Tuesday. New Daily Prime reported on Tuesday, EFCC arrested Achimugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. It was gathered that Achimugu was arrested…

In a major leadership restructuring, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dismissed the managing directors of its three key refineries—Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna. The move, led by the new management team appointed earlier this month, is part of a broader reform effort to revive Nigeria’s struggling oil and gas output. Alongside the refinery heads, several high-ranking executives within the NNPCL were also relieved of their duties. Among them is Bala Wunti, formerly of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), a subsidiary responsible for managing Nigeria’s petroleum investments. The managing directors of the Port Harcourt Refining Company,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State is setting its sights on a strong political comeback, with its leadership expressing confidence in reclaiming power in the 2027 elections. Since taking over six months ago, party chairman Chief Edward Masha has focused on rebuilding internal unity and strengthening grassroots connections to reinvigorate the party’s appeal. Under Masha’s leadership, the PDP has ramped up engagement with key stakeholders and communities across the state. This effort, he believes, is helping the party re-establish itself as a credible opposition force and a viable alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Despite facing…