Kogi State has taken the lead in a coalition of 15 Nigerian governors seeking a court order to prevent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating them after their terms in office end. The states involved in the legal move include Kogi, Ondo, Edo, Oyo, Ogun, Nasarawa, Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Enugu, Benue, Anambra, Plateau, Cross River, and Niger. The governors have approached the courts, seeking protection from…

Social media personality, Vincent Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has condemned the threats directed at human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Falana had, few days ago, revealed that some faceless persons threatened to set fire to his office and harm his daughter should he drag VDM to court over the controversies surrounding cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky’s jail saga. The…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, officially unveiled the National Assessment Report on Children and Young Adults Deprived of Liberty on Tuesday. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Tunji-Ojo reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to comprehensive reforms within the Nigerian Correctional Service. He stressed his deep passion for offering inmates, particularly children and young adults, a second chance at a better life. The statement…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, a renowned paediatrician on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said Shinkafi-Bagudu has a distinguished career in public health and is a former First Lady of Kebbi State. The President underscores the historic significance of Shinkafi-Bagudu’s election on October 8 as the…

American singer Billie Eilish has expressed regret over making her sexuality and past relationships public. The 22-year-old Grammy-winning artist revealed that she no longer wishes to discuss these aspects of her personal life and has decided to keep her future relationships private. Eilish’s comments came during a recent interview with Vogue Magazine, where she opened up about her desire for more privacy. Eilish stated, “I wish no one knew anything…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his decision to oppose the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, during the 2023 general elections. The minister, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, denied allegations of engaging in anti-party activities, explaining that his decision to work against Atiku was driven by the principles of justice, equity, and fairness. The former Rivers State…

A clash by rival cult groups in the Umuka community, Nawfia in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, has led to the death of four cultists. The spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the development on Tuesday, said the rival cultists who, were locked in a battle for control and supremacy, clashed on Monday, resulting in the death of the four cultists. Reports…

In a move to stop further interference in how they spend the money belonging to their people, 16 state governments have are challenging the constitutionality of the law establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The states are contending that the constitution is supreme and that any law inconsistent with it is a nullity. The crux of their contention is that ”the federal government through the Nigerian Financial Intelligence…

The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has denied reports that he directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to stop running its refineries and focus solely on equity participation in others. In a press statement on Wednesday, the minister stated: “My attention has been drawn to statements made by Engr. Kamoru Busari, Director of Upstream in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, who represented me at a…

President Bola Tinubu has outlined his administration’s collective vision for Nigeria’s future, emphasising the importance of strengthening institutions and fostering a culture of accountability across all sectors. He reaffirmed his commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technologies to enhance transparency, efficiency, and productivity while building strategic partnerships to drive sustainable development. Speaking through Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Tinubu made these remarks at the 54th Annual Accountants Conference…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transformative reform initiatives, focusing on the digitization of revenue collection and streamlining government services. He further reiterated his administration’s introduction of a consumer credit system to stimulate manufacturing and improve access to goods and services. Additionally, he said a revamped mortgage system is underway to promote home ownership. Speaking at the 54th Annual Accountants’ Conference themed ‘Governance Reimagined: Mapping the Future”…

President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the indispensable role of accountants in fostering transparency, upholding integrity, and efficiently managing the nation’s resources. Speaking at the 54th Annual Accountants Conference themed ‘Governance Reimagined: Mapping the Future’ on Tuesday, Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, highlighted the profession’s critical contribution. He noted that the expertise of accountants not only shapes Nigeria’s economic landscape but also strengthens the…