Two police officers and an immigration operative has been sentenced to seven years in prison over N1.6 million employment fraud by a federal high court in Gombe. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, arraigned Yusuf Abdulkarim Bature and Musa Philip—the police officers—on a two-count charge of obtaining by false pretences and intent to defraud, and Nasiru Mohammed—the immigration personnel—on a one-count charge of obtaining by false pretences.…

The Nigeria Police Force has assured the public of its unwavering commitment to a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the tragic death of Priscilla Ocheme.  The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The young woman was reported missing after visiting her boyfriend, Ekhousuehi Elvis, at his residence in Goshen Estate, Pyakasa, FCT, on September 22, 2024. Days later, her lifeless body was discovered,…

The National Coordinator/CEO of SERVICOM, Nnenna Akajemeli, has called on Nigerians to provide truthful and accurate information to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to enhance investigations and combat corruption.   Mrs Akajemeli made this appeal during the unveiling of the ICPC’s Service Charter, held in Abuja. She stressed the importance of citizen engagement in curbing corruption, as outlined in the newly launched Service Charter. “A Service…

President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged lighthearted greetings on social media on Thursday, with both leaders communicating in pidgin English. Tinubu arrived in France on Wednesday evening for a state visit. After a meeting on Thursday, Macron reminisced about his days at the French embassy in Nigeria as an intern. Writing on X in Nigerian Pidgin, an English-based creole language spoken as a lingua franca, the French…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Gimba Ya’u, the former chief executive officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), for allegedly diverting a $65 million housing fund. The money was for the construction of 962 units of residential houses at the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy City in Kubwa, a satellite town in Abuja. Ya’u was arraigned alongside Bola Ogunsola, ex-FMBN director, and Tarry…

Prominent Nigerian business leaders, which included Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Tony Elumelu, and Jim Ovia, accompanied President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to a strategic meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des L’Élysée in Paris. The gathering, part of the Nigeria-France Business Forum, focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and fostering investment opportunities in critical sectors such as agriculture, energy, solid minerals, and defence. President Tinubu, in his remarks, highlighted…

In a bid to avert the impending strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for Monday, December 1, the few states yet to pay the N70,000 minimum wage for workers are making last-minute moves to implement the agreed amount. Out of the 36 states, those yet to approve the monthly wage are Katsina, Cross River and Zamfara states. Probably as a means to stave off the strike action, the…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to judicial reforms, youth development, and promoting Plateau State as a global tourism destination. These assurances came during separate engagements with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nigeria Fellowship of Evangelical Students (NIFES), and the “Enchanting Plateau” cultural exhibition. During a courtesy visit by the NBA Jos Branch at the Old Government House, Jos, Governor Mutfwang expressed concern about the state’s…

A public analyst and media entrepreneur, Dr Joseph Effiong has lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its unwavering commitment to fighting corruption, citing the commission’s efforts in the ongoing case involving embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.Effiong said EFCC’s doggedness in pursuing justice and accountability in a high-profile case of such ignites hopes in present government and the rule of law.Bello is facing multiple corruption…

The Federal Government on Thursday asked wealthy Nigerians to support it to lift the nation’s education sector.The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, made the appeal at the inauguration of a Senate building donated by Chief Wole Olanipekun, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), to the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere-Ekiti.Alausa said that the responsibility of funding education should not be left in the hands of…

Sean Combs popularly known as “Diddy,” has been denied bail for the third time in connection with charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. A court filing on Wednesday confirmed the judge’s decision, citing concerns over witness tampering and unauthorized communications while in custody. Prosecutors argued that Combs, despite being incarcerated, has allegedly contacted witnesses and used unapproved platforms, raising risks of interference with the judicial process. His legal team, however,…

Udobong Ntia, the newly appointed Executive Vice President (EVP) Upstream of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), has urged stakeholders in the nation’s oil and gas upstream sector to prioritise corporate governance, transparency, and operational efficiency. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC in a statement on Thursday said Ntia spoke at the “Enhancing Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Nigeria’s Upstream Sector” workshop held in Lagos. Ntia emphasised…