EFCC Recovers ₦500bn Under Tinubu Administration, Says Shettima
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has revealed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered assets worth more than ₦500 billion in the last two years under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the opening of a three-day capacity-building workshop for judges and justices, jointly organised by the EFCC […]
FG Responds to Backlash, Says Beneficiaries of Presidential Pardon Still in Custody
The Nigerian government has clarified that none of the 82 inmates, including Maryam Sanda, approved for presidential clemency, has been released from prison. The clarification follows widespread public criticism after the announcement that President Bola Tinubu had approved clemency for prisoners convicted of serious offences, including murder, drug trafficking, and illegal mining. Former Vice-President Atiku […]
Edo Gov. Okpebholo Sends Warning To Commissioners, Makes Tinubu’s Symbolic Cap Mandatory At Exco Meeting
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting In demonstration of his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has directed members of the State Executive Council to wear the Asiwaju Cap with the symbolic eight (8) form, when coming for meetings. He gave the warning at the swearing in/inauguration of […]
Edo Commissioners In Wild Rush to Buy Tinubu-Style Caps After Okpebholo’s Warning
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A mild drama has ensued in Benin City on Wednesday as newly appointed commissioners in Edo State have said to have been in a wild rush to local cap-makers to purchase President Bola Tinubu’s signature ‘Asiwaju cap’—a day after Governor Monday Okpebholo warned that any cabinet member without it would be locked […]
Atiku, ADC Rubbish President Over Pardon For Criminals Serving Jail Terms
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have taken President Bola Tinubu to the cleaner for granting pardon to some persons serving prison terms for drug related offences. They said the action was capable of embolddening criminals and increasing criminality in the country. The ADC, in a […]
2024 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit Rakes In N673m In Deals, Says NiDCOM
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigeria in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has given a good account of its activities saying that the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) held in November, 2024, achieved a huge success by attracting over 1, 500 participants, generating 168 investment deals worth approximately N673 million, and cementing its reputation as a […]
ASUU Accuses FG of Delayed Response as Strike Deadline Nears
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticised the Federal Government for its slow response to the union’s long-standing demands, as its 14-day ultimatum to avert a nationwide warning strike expires on Sunday. President Bola Tinubu has reportedly directed relevant ministries to take urgent steps to prevent another disruption in Nigeria’s public universities. But […]
ADC Condemns Tinubu’s ‘Soft Stance’ on Forgery Allegations Against Ex-Minister
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s method of handling the resignation of Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, who was accused of certificate forgery. The party described the President’s response as “weak” and “disappointing.” In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji […]
ADC Condemns Tinubu for Retaining Minister Amid Forgery Claims
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu for retaining his Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, amid allegations of forged academic credentials. The controversy centers on claims that Nnaji obtained his ministerial post using a fake degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and a falsified National Youth Service […]
Tinubu Returns to Abuja After 10-Day Working Visit to Lagos
President Bola Tinub has returned to Abuja after a 10-day working visit to Lagos, where he met investors, inaugurated several projects, and attended national events. The President arrived in Lagos on 26 September, after attending the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan. His return to Abuja was confirmed in a […]