The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed two of its staff members over allegations of corruption, with plans for their prosecution now underway. EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, made the disclosure on Monday, November 18, at the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja. Olukoyede revealed that the two staff members were dismissed two weeks ago…

Nigerian Air Force has received two new ATAK-129 helicopters for the Nigerian Air Force as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against banditry and other criminal activities in the country. Speaking at the event on Monday at the NAF base in Katsina State, the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, expressed confidence that the addition of the helicopters would enhance military operations in the Northwest region. He noted that the…

…Lauds other candidates, urges post-election peace President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State over his victory in Saturday’s governorship election in the state. The President also commended the peaceful conduct of the process. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the election, having polled the highest number of votes among the 17 others candidates. In…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), of attempting to destabilise the South West region and undermine President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. The accusation follows Ganduje’s comments about “seizing Osun in 2026” after the APC’s victory in the recent Ondo State governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday, Adeleke condemned Ganduje’s remarks as anti-democratic and said they posed…

….Says you can’t get Nigeria’s jollof anywhere in the world ”This is a lovely life. You’d be among your people, enjoying the unique culture and energy” A Nigerian-Canadian medical practitioner, identified as Dr. Zo, has stirred conversations on social media after advising Nigerians abroad to reconsider sending money to people in Nigeria. In a now-viral video, Dr. Zo expressed his belief that Nigerians living in the country enjoy a better…

A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has reacted to Paul Enenche’s wife, Becky’s recent statement about tithing. It would be recalled that the clergywoman stirred mixed reactions after she declared that missing any tithe meant returning to square one. The popular political activist took to his Instagram page to note that she had lied about what she said, claiming that the couple and their ilks are using…

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has renewed its commitment to improving the lives of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria through an enhanced partnership with SUNTECH, a leading provider of prosthetics and orthotics in the country. This renewed collaboration aims to increase the local production and accessibility of assistive devices, which will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life and independence for thousands of…

The Dangote Refinery has entered an agreement to supply 240 million litres of petrol to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) monthly. The Refinery is expected to supply the Independent marketers with 60 million litres of petrol weekly which translates to 240 million litres at the end of each month. The deal was made public by the IPMAN National Publicity Secretary, Chinedu Ukadike during an interview with journalists…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg), a national initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s healthcare sector through locally developed solutions. Shettima in a post on his X page Monday said the programme, which is part of the global Grand Challenges network, focuses on addressing maternal and child health challenges in its first phase. During the launch at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima emphasised the urgency of…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has congratulated Chidinma Adetshina on emerging as the first runner-up at the recently concluded Miss Universe competition. The New Daily Prime reported that Adetshina, representing Nigeria, secured the first runner-up position at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico. The grand finale, hosted at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, culminated in a thrilling face-off on Sunday morning…

In a response to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu and his government in the faraway United States, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, Sunday Dare, has stated that Nigeria’s democracy endured severe setbacks under the former general. The Special Adviser claimed that successive administrations struggled to rectify the damage left by Obasanjo and that President Tinubu is now making…

Gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra State killed four members of the Anambra Vigilante Services (AVS) were killed on Monday morning. Three of the vigilante members were killed in Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state while one was killed in Abatete, Idemili North LGA. It was learnt that the gunmen had stormed Abatete, firing indiscriminately, which led to the death…