Weeks after the release of the famous Nigerian Cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye known as (Bobrisky). The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has started to investigate bribery allegations against its officers from Bobrisky. From the report gathered from the Nation newspaper, it was made known that Idris Okuneye stated that some officers whose names were not mentioned took N15 Million from him as a bribe to drop the charges of money…

Again, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, has said his predecessor and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle of being behind banditry in the state at some point.Lawal even went further by revealing that both President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu were aware of Matawalle’s alleged involvement in banditry.Speaking on Tuesday, the governor added that he had reported the minister to the NSA and the…

President Bola Tinubu has called for comprehensive reforms in the global financial system and a more transparent multilateral trading framework at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Speaking on behalf of the president, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the need for a fairer economic order, expressing optimism that the adoption of the ‘Pact for the Future’ would reshape global narratives, strengthen economies, and lead to tangible…

President Bola Tinubu at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, called on world leaders to reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism by strengthening relations among United Nations (UN) member states per the principles of inclusivity, equality, and cooperation. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu emphasised that recommitting to multilateralism is the most effective path to addressing the existential challenges facing the global community. Mr Shettima…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged development partners to support the country’s initiative to implement climate-friendly school meal programs. In a statement from Mrs Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady made this call during a roundtable luncheon organized by the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation, held alongside the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New…

Ondo State Government has initiated the disbursement of two hundred and twenty million Naira (N220 million) to artisans and small business owners across the state. In a statement shared on his X page on Wednesday, State Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami said this initiative aims to bolster small-scale businesses and enhance the state’s economy. During a symbolic cheque presentation ceremony held in Akure on Tuesday, Mr Adelami, who represented Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, acknowledged…

Bemoaning the acute shortage of security personnel in the country, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has said that it is unrealistic to secure over 200 million Nigerians with two million security personnel, out of whom, a little over 100,000 are active soldiers of the Nigerian Army without any reserved forces.Disclosing this while speaking at the 2024 Distinguished Personality Lecture titled, “The Roles and Contributions of…

At the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) at the UN headquarters in New York, United States, Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, asked the United Nations to prioritize debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and the various financial institutions.Tinubu, who is Chairman of the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), made the calls…

The Swiss police have arrested several individuals in the northern canton of Schaffhausen, following the first recorded use of the controversial capsule, ‘Sarco’ capsule, a futuristic device designed to facilitate suicide.The Sarco capsule, created by Dr. Philip Nitschke, also known as ‘Dr. Death,’ utilizes liquid nitrogen to reduce oxygen levels, leading to unconsciousness within one minute and death in nine minutes.The debut of the Sarco capsule has ignited intense debate…

A group of monkeys reportedly stopped a man from raping a six-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat, India.The child was playing outside her house when the man lured her into an abandoned building.However, monkeys attacked the man, forcing him to flee.According to The Times of India, the incident took place on Saturday.The reports stated that the victim, a kindergarten pupil, narrated the incident to her family, telling them how the…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.25%.According to a statement, the decision was made during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting chaired by CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso on Tuesday.In July 2024, the CBN raised its MPR by 800 basis points to 26.75 percent, up from 13 percent in May 2022. Stressing that the move will help improve confidence, and enable economic agents…

The United States Government has commended the Saturday governorship election of Edo State, praising the people of the state over their peaceful conduct during the polls.The US also commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for his appeal for peace in the aftermath of the election.This was disclosed in a statement signed by Ambassador Richard Mills Jr., United States Ambassador to Nigeria on the Embassy’s website, which read, “The U.S. Mission in Nigeria…