Author: Friday Omosola

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal into custody for interrogation regarding an alleged financial fraud. The investigation centres on suspicious cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion, which are believed to violate the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act of 2022. READ ALSO: Atiku, Tambuwal, others hold closed-door meeting with Obasanjo A source within the EFCC, who requested anonymity, confirmed that Tambuwal arrived at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. on Monday and is currently being questioned by investigators. As of press time, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale hasn’t provided any details…

President Bola Tinubu has named Rinsola Abiola as the new Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC). A seasoned professional in strategic communication and government relations, Abiola previously served as a Senior Special Assistant to the President. In a related appointment, the President also designated Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’oji as the Senior Special Assistant on Citizenship and Leadership. READ ALSO: Tinubu commends NAFDAC for sustaining global regulatory benchmark Ja’oji, a known advocate for youth and women’s empowerment, previously held the position of Special Adviser on Mobilisation to the Kano State Governor and was a member of the Governing Council…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has described as unacceptable the arraignment and remand of Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of assaulting Ibom Air crew members and security personnel at an airport. The incident occurred on Sunday during a Uyo-to-Lagos flight. Ibom Air alleged that Emmanson refused to comply with safety instructions to switch off her phone, assaulted crew members, and even attempted to use a fire extinguisher as a weapon. The New Daily Prime reported that the media adviser to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Tunde Moshood, confirmed in a post on…

An Abuja Federal High Court has ordered that five individuals accused of carrying out a deadly attack on a church in Owo, Ondo State, be held in the custody of the State Security Service (SSS). The five men were arraigned on Monday in connection with the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, which resulted in the deaths of more than 40 worshippers and left over 100 injured. The suspects, Idris Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Otuho Abubakar, pleaded not guilty to the nine-count charge brought against them by the federal government. READ…

Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has endorsed the pledge by the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. The New Daily Prime reported that the former Anambra State governor has consistently reiterated his commitment to a four-year tenure should he win the presidency. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, “Sunrise Daily” on Monday, Farotimi argued that Nigeria’s past leaders had squandered longer periods in office without making meaningful progress. READ ALSO: AFE BABALOLA: Court quashes defamation suit against Farotimi He accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Muhammadu…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has dissolved the State Executive Council, with the directive taking immediate effect. The Secretary to the State Government, Habibat Adubiaro, in a statement, said commissioners and special advisers affected by the dissolution are to hand over their duties to the most senior civil servant or permanent secretary in their ministries, departments, and agencies. READ ALSO: Political giants endorse Tinubu, Oyebanji for second term Adubiaro said that despite the general dissolution, several key officials and departments remain unaffected. According to Adubiaro, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice retains his position, along with the commissioners for…

The Federal Government (FG) has charged five individuals in a federal high court in Abuja for their alleged roles in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. The attack resulted in the deaths of over 40 worshippers. The suspects, identified as Idris Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Otuho Abubakar, were brought to court by the Department of State Services (DSS) to face a nine-count charge. READ ALSO: ‘Nothing to celebrate’: Sowore confirms release from police detention The charges, filed by the Attorney General of the Federation, allege that the…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has emphasised his administration’s commitment to proactive disaster prevention, particularly regarding flooding. He made the statement during a meeting with a delegation from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the World Bank Group ahead of the launch of the Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) project in the state. The project, funded by the World Bank, aims to strengthen the state’s capacity to manage and respond to emergencies. READ ALSO: Ondo govt approves N3.5bn for rural roads, launches statewide flood mapping Aiyedatiwa noted that the state was selected for the EPR project due to its proactive…

The Nigeria Police Force has secured a significant legal victory in its ongoing battle against cybercrime, with 21 foreign nationals being convicted for their involvement in a large-scale internet fraud syndicate. The group was uncovered in Abuja in November 2024. The convictions stem from a raid on a building in Jahi, Abuja, on November 3, 2024, following a police operation based on actionable intelligence. READ ALSO: Police justify Sowore’s arrest, deny torture allegations The operation led to the arrest of 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals, primarily from China and Malaysia, and 17 Nigerian collaborators. These individuals were implicated in extensive…

Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff, has urged a collaborative approach to tackling the rising security concerns in Kebbi State. During his visit to Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, Abubakar highlighted the gravity of these reports, stating they could destabilise the state’s long-standing peace. Abubakar acknowledged Kebbi’s unique security challenges due to its extensive size and shared borders with two other countries. READ ALSO: Abiodun seeks Air Force base, school in Ogun “The reports of insecurity we are getting from Kebbi are a source of concern. If these issues are not resolved,…