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In a move to address the long-standing issue of mismanagement and financial wastage in Nigeria’s public sector, the Senate has established an ad-hoc committee to investigate the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the spending of N11.35 trillion in the last 13 years on the Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) of the country’s non-operational refineries….
In a heart-wrenching incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, the life of Justina Otuene Nkang, a 300-level student at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), was tragically cut short under suspicious circumstances. Justina went missing on October 16, 2023, leaving her friends and family in a state of distress. Later, a gruesome discovery…
The Supreme Court has issued a ruling upholding the decision of the presidential petition tribunal, which favored Bola Tinubu and dismissed the appeal made by Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. In a unanimous decision, the highest court in the land affirmed the findings of the presidential petition tribunal, with additional panel members concurring with the…
In a significant stride against cybercrime and cyber-related offenses, the Nigeria Police Force’s National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has successfully uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate operating in a Cybercrime recruitment and mentoring hub in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This information was contained in a press statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer,…
The Nigerian Federal Government has issued a stark warning to public servants whose records are not verified on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). According to a statement by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, any officer whose records cannot be verified will be delisted from…
In a bold move to enhance transparency and accountability within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the agency’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has issued a directive requiring all EFCC employees to promptly declare their assets. This directive aligns with civil service regulations and established procedures. Mr. Olukoyede made this announcement on October 24,…
In a troubling turn of events, a routine verification exercise carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ibadan, Oyo State, turned violent on October 24, 2023, when EFCC operatives were unexpectedly confronted, attacked, and held hostage by students and staff of the Federal College of Forestry, Idi-shin Estate. The mission of…
In a highly anticipated decision, Nigeria’s Supreme Court is poised to deliver its judgement on Thursday, October 26, 2023. This landmark ruling will determine the outcome of three pivotal cases that could significantly impact the country’s political landscape. The cases in question involve the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi; the Peoples…
In a significant development, the Federal University of Transportation (FUT), Daura, located in Katsina State, has received the green light from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence fourteen key programs. This approval follows the recent visit of the NUC resource verification team to the university. In a letter dated October 18, 2023, addressed to…
In a statement released by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), on October 25, 2023, President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers for parastatals and agencies within the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, following the recommendations of the Honourable Minister, Adegboyega…