EFCC Launches Investigation into Bobrisky’s N15m Bribery Allegation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of bribery leveled against some of its officers by popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. This move comes after a viral video surfaced, in…
Exclusive: Dauda Lawal’s Role in December 2009 Bombing Exposed
Facts have emerged about how Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal played a role in the Christmas 2009 attempted bombing of Northwest Airlines Flight 253 by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, better known as the “underwear bomber”. Abdulmutallab was sentenced to life in…
State Pardon for Corrupt Public Office Holders Undermines Security Institutions, Democracy — Ndarani
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mohammed Ndarani, says that state pardon for public office holders undermines security institutions, democracy and democratic ideals. Ndarani said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja….
Edo Election: Civil Society Coalition Warns INEC, Security Agencies Of The Dire Democratic Consequences Of Compromise
The Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has issued a stern warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Security Agencies to uphold the sanctity of the electoral process in the collation of the Edo State Governorship Election…
GTBank: NGIJ Condemns Arrest, Intimidation of Its Member, Olurotimi Olawale
The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has strongly condemned in its entirety “the brazen display of corporate intimidation by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO)” and the “attempt to muzzle the press by arresting a journalist, Olurotimi Olawale, for simply…
EdoDecides: Police Urge Edo Voters to Return Home After Casting Ballots
The Nigerian Police Force has advised voters in the ongoing Edo State gubernatorial election to return home immediately after casting their ballots. Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, made this statement during a special edition of Channels Television’s Politics. Mba’s…
CNPP Condemns EFCC’s Shoddy Handling of Allegations Against Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has issued a strong condemnation of the handling of allegations against the former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement signed by…
Yahaya Bello Finally Honours EFCC Invitation Over N80 Billion Money Laundering Allegations
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has finally honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after months of evading arrest. Bello’s media office announced the development on Wednesday, stating that the decision came after consultations with…
Access Bank Dragged to Court Over Refusal to Refund N14.3 Million
Satek Nigeria Limited, a Nigerian company, has filed a lawsuit against Access Bank Plc at the Lagos High Court, alleging that the bank refused to refund N14.3 million ($33,000 USD) after a contract failed. According to court documents, Satek Nigeria…
Omoyele Sowore Released Minutes After Airport Arrest, Vows to Continue Fight Against Tyranny
In a dramatic turn of events, Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, was arrested and released minutes later on Sunday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State. Sowore, who…
DSS Arrests #RevolutionNow Convener, Omoyele Sowore, at Lagos Airport
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, upon his arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Sowore was detained on Sunday immediately after his flight from the United States…
