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…
Local Refinery: Niger Delta Lawyers Want PH Refinery Operational Before End Of September As Promised By NNPCL, Mele Kyari
Some lawyers from the Niger Delta have issued an ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its Managing Director, Mele Kyari, to ensure the Port Harcourt Refinery becomes operational before the end of September, as previously promised….
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…
Do Not Destroy Democracy In Nigeria: CNPP Charges INEC to Stay Impartial in Edo Election.
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has issued a stern warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain its neutrality and ensure the integrity of the electoral process in the Edo State Governorship Election. “As Edo State…
How Tinubu Offered to Sponsor NLC’s West Africa Tour Amid Fuel Price Controversy
National Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero has revealed that President Bola Tinubu proposed sponsoring the union’s tour of West African countries where petrol prices are as high as N2,000. Ajaero made this disclosure during a two-day workshop in Lagos,…
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…
Dangote Refinery Petrol Price Controversy: IPMAN Slams NNPC Over ‘Senseless’ Pricing
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) for selling petrol lifted from the Dangote Refinery at a higher price than imported ones. IPMAN National Welfare Officer, John Kekeocha, expressed…
