EFCC Recovers Largest Asset in History as Court Orders Forfeiture of Abuja Estate

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEFCC Recovers Largest Asset in History as Court Orders Forfeiture of Abuja Estate

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 2, 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has achieved its largest asset recovery since its establishment in 2003, following the final forfeiture of a 150,500-square-metre estate in Lokogoma District, Abuja. The estate, located on Plot 109 Cadastral Zone C09, consists of 753 units of duplexes and apartments. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, 2 December 2024, granted the final forfeiture order. In his ruling, he stated, “The respondent has not...

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Native Doctor Hospitalised After Shooting Self to Test Bulletproof Charm

Crime & SecurityNewsNative Doctor Hospitalised After Shooting Self to Test Bulletproof Charm

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 1, 2024

A native doctor, Ismail Usman, has sustained gunshot injuries while testing a ‘bulletproof’ charm in Kuchibiyi community, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. According to eyewitnesses, the incident took place on Thursday when the victim, in an attempt to test the effectiveness of his self-made bulletproof, shot himself in the stomach. A resident of Kuchibiyi, Samson Ayuba, who witnessed the incident, said: “The man is a native doctor who prepares concoction and...

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President Tinubu Heads to South Africa Following France Visit

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Heads to South Africa Following France Visit

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 1, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to leave France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission, BNC, alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the BNC will hold on Tuesday, 3 December 2024, following a ministerial meeting scheduled for 2 December at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town. The...

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AFCON Qualifier Setbacks Knock Nigeria to 44th in FIFA Rankings

NewsNigeriaAFCON Qualifier Setbacks Knock Nigeria to 44th in FIFA Rankings

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 29, 2024

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have recorded a significant drop in the latest FIFA rankings, falling from 36th to 44th globally. The rankings, released on Thursday, reflect the team’s disappointing performance in the concluding stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers. The team’s decline follows a 1-1 draw away to Benin and a shocking 2-1 home defeat to Rwanda in Uyo earlier this month. Although the loss to Rwanda did not affect Nigeria’s qualification...

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Edo Government Recovers 30 Vehicles from Former Officials

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEdo Government Recovers 30 Vehicles from Former Officials

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 29, 2024

…Committee Targets More  The Edo State Vehicle Recovery Committee has retrieved 30 state-owned vehicles from officials of the immediate past administration under former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The Chairman of the recovery committee, Kelly Okungbowa, announced the development in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, on Thursday. Okungbowa disclosed that the latest recovery, which took place last Friday, included one Hilux van and two Toyota Hiace buses. He further...

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Reps Endorses Tinubu’s Nominee, Oluyede, as Army Chief

NewsNigeriaPoliticsReps Endorses Tinubu’s Nominee, Oluyede, as Army Chief

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 29, 2024

The House of Representatives has confirmed Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede as Nigeria’s substantive Chief of Army Staff following successful screening sessions by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on the Army, led by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, screened Oluyede during a closed-door session citing security concerns. Addressing journalists before the session, Yar’adua emphasised the legislative significance of the process. “The parliament must respect and uphold laws related to...

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PHOTOS: Churches, Hotels, and Businesses Sealed Over Noise Pollution in Lagos

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPHOTOS: Churches, Hotels, and Businesses Sealed Over Noise Pollution in Lagos

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 29, 2024

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has sealed several establishments, including churches, hotels, bars, and other businesses, for breaching environmental laws in the state. The enforcement exercise, which targeted Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, and Okota Isolo areas, was part of LASEPA’s intensified efforts to tackle noise pollution and other environmental infractions across Lagos.   This development was disclosed in a statement posted on the agency’s verified X account on Thursday. According to LASEPA, the affected...

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President Tinubu Departs for State Visit to France at Macron’s Invitation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Departs for State Visit to France at Macron’s Invitation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 27, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday (today) for a state visit to France, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a statement from the State House on Tuesday. The three-day visit is aimed at strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations between both nations. It will focus on creating partnerships in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, innovation, and energy transition. President Tinubu and First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will be...

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Over 200,000 Terrorists Surrender to Nigerian Military – CDS

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOver 200,000 Terrorists Surrender to Nigerian Military – CDS

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 27, 2024

The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, has revealed that over 200,000 terrorists have surrendered to the Nigerian military in the North East. He attributed this achievement to a combined application of kinetic and non-kinetic strategies in the fight against insurgency. General Musa made the disclosure during the Security and Justice Symposium, organised by the Office of the National Security Adviser in partnership with the British High Commission. The two-day event commenced on...

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CBN Raises Interest Rate to 27.50% as Inflation Persists

BusinessNewsNigeriaCBN Raises Interest Rate to 27.50% as Inflation Persists

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 26, 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has increased the monetary policy rate, MPR, from 27.25 per cent to 27.50 per cent to address the nation’s persistent inflation. This decision was announced during the Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, meeting held at the apex bank’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The MPR is the benchmark interest rate used by the CBN to regulate lending and borrowing in the economy. By raising the MPR, the CBN aims to...

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