The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been faced with an ample opportunity again to prove itself as an incorruptible top rate anti-graft body in the country. Its ongoing investigation into the activities of the Yobe state government over alleged questionable contract awards and execution as well as misapplication of funds, will be another litmus test in the avowed war against corruption, and the commission’s credibility as an unbiased umpire. Yobe State has consistently been in the news for the past two weeks for the wrong reason. The media has been awash by stories of alleged financial malfeasance and…
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The Obidient Movement has expressed concern over the refusal of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to zone the presidency to the South. It said considering that the presidency is currently held by the South, issues of equity and fairness must guide such decisions if the party truly aims to secure victory in the 2027 elections. Its National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko in a statement issued Friday said being part of the main consulting bloc, we are particularly concerned about how the party intends to zone its presidential ticket. The movement while reacting to the ultimatum given to the members of…
Troops of 22 Armoured Brigade, operating under Operation Park Strike V deployed at Patrol Base Bukungi have neutralised an arms courier and recovered a cache of weapons during a snap check operation along the Share–Gbugbu Road in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Capt. Stephen Nwankwo in a statement issued Friday said the operation, conducted on Thursday, 25 September 2025, followed credible intelligence on the movement of arms. He noted: “Acting on credible information, troops intercepted a Volkswagen Golf 3 vehicle with registration number Bayelsa SAG-133 XA. “The driver…
A former Managing Director of National Inland Waterways (NIWA), and the Governorship candidate of Labour Party in the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election, Chief George Moghalu in this interview with Adeniyi Adedeji says defeating the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo is a herculean task but doable. Excerpts: After traversing the entire landscape of Anambra ahead of the governorship election, what is your assessment of the situation, and what are your chances of winning the election? To be very sincere with you, the feedback I have gotten so far is quite encouraging. There is that clamour, across board, for…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in partnership with Paystack have announced the roll-out of “Operation GO Cashless”, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports beginning with Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. A statement on Friday by FAAN management, stated that effective September 29, 2025, all payments at FAAN’s revenue points, including airport Access Gates, Car Parks, FAAN VIP and Protocol Lounges will go cashless which means the agency would be phasing out the collection of cash at these points. It noted that travelers and airport users would now enjoy fast…
The Nigeria Police Force Border Patrol Unit has sustained a crackdown on economic saboteurs and cross-border criminal gangs across several states of the federation. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin in a statement issued Friday said leading the pack of recent achievements is the recovery of large consignments of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from smugglers attempting to ferry the product across Nigeria’s borders. He revealed that at Gembu in Taraba State, two trucks fully loaded with PMS were abandoned by fleeing smugglers after a hot chase by Border Patrol Operatives of the Gembu border point. Hundeyin added: “Similarly,…
The Federal High Court ordered the President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) to constitute a team of medical experts to ascertain the health status of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho gave the order on Friday in Abuja following the divergent views held by the Department of State Services (DSS) and private consultants of Kanu, who made different recommendations on the health of Kanu. The judge gave the committee eight days to submit its report to the court for consideration on whether to transfer Kanu to the National Hospital…
In response to recent public outcry over recurring road crashes involving Dangote trucks, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Dangote through its transport cement company Thursday convened a strategic meeting to reduce road traffic crashes involving articulated vehicles, particularly those linked to the group. The meeting, held at the National Headquarters of the Corps, Abuja, centered on practical solutions to address safety challenges associated with fleet operations and to foster responsible transportation practices within the Dangote transport system. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, Speaking during the engagement with the Dangote Management led by Mr. Murillo Silva, emphasised…
In the heart of Nigeria’s southwest, Osun State finds itself at a defining moment. Known as the cradle of Yoruba culture and the custodian of a UNESCO heritage site, the state is more than just an administrative entity — it is a symbol of identity, pride, and possibility. Yet, beneath the rhythm of festivals and the echoes of tradition lies a fierce contest often described as the battle for the soul of Osun State. This struggle is not merely about electoral victories. It is about competing visions of governance, the economic survival of a people, and the search for…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has solicited support for all African States endorsed by the African Union particularly Nigeria’s re-election into part 2 of ICAO Council. TheHintsNews reports that the minister made the plea at the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada. Presenting the Country’s Statement, Keyamo expressed Nigeria’s firm commitment to the principles and objective of ICAO. He noted that Nigeria continues to invest in infrastructure modernisation, regulating reforms and capacity building to ensure Nigeria aviation sector meets global standards and contributes meaningfully to regional and international connectivity.…