Author: Friday Omosola

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun an investigation into Duru Damian, who was arrested for allegedly failing to declare $59,000 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Damian was stopped by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday, August 11, during a routine check at the AML/CFT Currency Declaration Desk. He was preparing to board an Emirates Airline flight to Dubai. READ ALSO: EFCC denies acting for Tinubu as ADC alleges selective justice When questioned, Damian claimed he was only carrying $10,000. However, a subsequent search revealed he had an additional $49,000 that had not been declared,…

President Bola Tinubu has announced plans for Nigeria’s first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy. Represented by his Vice President, Kashim Shettima at the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) 2025, he stated that the nation’s greatest asset is its people, not its natural resources. Tinubu stressed the urgent need to close the gap between what the educational system produces and the skills required by the industrial sector. READ ALSO: Tambuwal: Tinubu using EFCC to harass, intimidate, decimate opposition – Atiku The summit, themed “Manpower Development: The Bridge Between Potential and Productivity,” brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, academics, and…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have clashed over the arrest, detention, and prosecution of political figures accused of financial mismanagement. The New Daily Prime gathered that the ADC, in two separate statements signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the EFCC of acting as a tool of the Federal Government to harass and intimidate opposition leaders. The party’s allegation followed the overnight detention of former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal and the EFCC’s summons to Imo State government officials to “urgently” provide records relating to the seven-month tenure of former…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of weaponising the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to harass, intimidate, and weaken the opposition. In a statement on his X page, Atiku reacted to the detention of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal by the anti-graft agency, alleging that Tambuwal’s ordeal stemmed solely from his membership of the opposition coalition. READ ALSO: Atiku slams Rivers sole administrator, council polls The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed that, under Tinubu, the fight against corruption had been reduced to a political tool aimed at coercing opposition leaders…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on civil servants to be knowledgeable and well-versed in government policies to ensure they can speak from a position of authority. The governor made this appeal during a virtual fireside chat as part of the Lagos State Public Service Accelerator Programme, a continuous learning initiative. The event was themed “Experiential Learning with Communication, Courtesy, and Credibility: Humanising Public Institutions.” Sanwo-Olu encouraged participants to adopt a “Pass-It-On” approach, sharing their acquired knowledge with colleagues in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). He stressed that human capital development is as critical as infrastructure…

The Senate of Lagos State University (LASU) has called off its strike and approved the resumption of academic and social activities across the institution, effective Wednesday. In a statement issued on Tuesday, LASU confirmed that the decision was reached during a Senate meeting held the previous day. The move followed the Joint Action Committee’s (JAC) resolution to end its industrial action on Tuesday, 12th August, after a productive meeting with the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, on 7th August. READ ALSO: LASU workers go on strike over welfare issues  The statement noted that, after reviewing the updates presented by the Vice-Chancellor regarding…

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…