President Tinubu names new EFCC chairman, secretary

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olanipekun Olukoyede as the executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, who announced the new appointment on Thursday, also said President Tinubu appointed Muhammad Hammajoda to serve as the secretary of the commission. Mr Olukayode will take over from Abdulkarim Chukkol, who took charge of the agency in an acting capacity after AbdulRasheed Bawa was suspended. Bawa was suspended on June 14, two...

“Look for Boko Haram terrorists, find them and kill them,” CDS Musa order troops

Christopher Musa, the chief of defence staff (CDS), has ordered troops of “Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK)” to be on the offensive in the war against Boko Haram jihadists. “Don’t just come and sleep in the theatre, make sure you look for Boko Haram and kill,” the CDS charged the soldiers on Tuesday at the Maimalari cantonment, Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. General Musa told the soldiers to always attack the insurgents first. His instruction was...

Burna Boy loses out on 7 BET Hip-Hop Awards

Nigerian Afro-fusion singer Damini Ogulu, known by his stage name Burna Boy, did not win any award at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Burna Boy was among the top nominees for the Awards with seven nods out of the 17 award categories, but he lost all seven nominations. He lost the “Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year”, “Lyricist of the Year” and the “Best Live Performer of the Year” awards to U.S. rapper Kendrick Lamar. 50...

Air force boss praises FG over delivery of 2 additional diamond-62 aircraft 

…Says NAF set to take delivery of M346FA Aircraft, AW109 Trekker Light Attack Helicopter, others The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday received two additional Diamond-62 (DA-62) aircraft at a brief but colourful ceremony in Ilorin, Kwara State, in its bid to beef up air operations. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, in his remarks during the ceremony, stated that the process that culminated into the reception of the two...

“Tinubu needs no reintroduction” APC replies Peter Obi

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has said that President Bola Tinubu needs no reintroduction after ex-Anambra Governor Peter Obi asked the President to reintroduce himself to Nigerians because of the controversy over his identity and academic records. Specifically, Obi urged Tinubu to “let the world know his name, nationality, place of birth, parentage, the primary and secondary schools he attended with dates as well as the actual universities he attended and certificates obtained.” He said...

“Reintroduce yourself to Nigerians, to the world”, Peter Obi to Tinubu

Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party in the last presidential election, has frowned at the “protracted embarrassment” the controversy over President Bola Tinubu’s certificate saga has caused Nigeria. At a press conference on Wednesday, Obi implored President Tinubu to reveal the truth about his identity and educational qualifications “urgently.” Read the transcript of his speech below. Having followed the prolonged identity crisis that recently played out in the American Court System and the...

Court disqualifies Sylva from contesting Bayelsa governorship election

A Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Donatus Okorowo has disqualified the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, in the November 11 polls. Okorowo disqualified Sylva in a judgment that he delivered on Monday. According to reports, the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/821/2023 was filed on June 13, 2023 by Deme Kolomo, a member of the APC. The judge ruled that Sylva, having been sworn in twice and ruled for five years...

Minister Wike discredits EU’s assessment of Nigeria’s election

Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike has flayed the European Union Election Observation Mission’s (EU-EOM) report on the 2023 general election, describing it as an “interference” with the country’s internal affairs. In its final report on Nigeria’s 2023 election presented on June 15, the EU-EOM faulted the conduct of the February 25 and March 19 polls. The report exposed that the election lacked transparency, inclusiveness and accountability. It also offered several recommendations for consideration by...

I’m Still Alive – Former Nigerian Military Leader Gen. Gowon

Former Military Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon said he is still alive and well, thereby dismissing rumour of his death circulating on social media. According to the Nigerian Television Authority, Gowon said “I am still around and well. I am not in a hurry” The former Head of State was quoted to have said in a statement by Adeyeye Ajayi, his personal aide. Gowon would turn 89 on Thursday, October 19, 2023. The former...

EFFC Apprehends 48 Suspected Internet Fraudsters

The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, said it apprehended 48 suspected Internet fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State. The anti-graft agency on its X handle, explained that the suspects were apprehended last Friday, October 6, 2023. EFCC said: “the suspects were arrested at different locations in Asaba following intelligence on their suspicious activities. They have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are...

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