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The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 17, 2025 arraigned one Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court Maiduguri. The defendant was arraigned on a four -count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, criminal misappropriation and cheating by impersonation to the tune of N6, 815,300.00 (Six Million Eight Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Naira only). Count one reads: “That you Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu between the period of June, 2023 to August, 2024 in Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable…
By Hon. Matthew Ochada (HMO) Let us be frank, my fellow Kogites. How many times have we been assured of sweeping agricultural reforms, only to see our expectations fade like parched crops in the dry season? Yet, when I reflect upon the strides Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has made in advancing Kogi State’s agricultural sector, I am compelled to ask: Is this not the very caliber of leadership for which we have long yearned in our nation? When Governor Ododo declared agriculture as the linchpin of his administration’s economic vision, skeptics were quick to dismiss it as mere…
Rising from a three-day Management Retreat, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has restated its commitment to enhanced professionalism and integrity in driving the nation’s fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. This resolve was made in Uyo, Akwa-ibom State on Saturday, March 15, 2025 by top brass of the Commission led by its Executive Chairman , Mr. Ola Olukoyede at the end of a three-day Retreat for Directors of the EFCC. Speaking on the theme of the Retreat, “EFCC: the Journey So Far, Ensuring Professionalism and Integrity”, Olukoyede pointed out that” professionalism…
By James Aduku Odaudu, Phd Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai has been hitting the headlines of recent, mostly for the vigorous political activities he has engaged in, criss-crossing the length and breath of the country and meeting and trying to forge new alliances with the most unlikely people. It is left to be seen what the outcome of these meetings will be. His open declaration of having defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is viewed as one of the outcomes. But, can he be trusted? Here is a man who has spent his political…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has directed Battalion Commanders of the Nigerian Army (NA) to effectively tackle all emerging threats to national security by showing exemplary leadership in the command of their troops. The COAS gave the directive on Thursday 13 March 2025, while addressing Battalion Commanders who were participants at the just concluded First Commanding Officers’ Workshop for year 2025 held at the Headquarters 2 Division Nigerian Army (NA) during his working tour and assessment of the Division’s operational and administrative activities. Speaking further, General Oluyede, reminded the participants that as Battalion…
By Chigbo Fortune Nwafor Today, we celebrate an extraordinary leader, a distinguished scholar, an astute administrator, a compassionate philanthropist, and a silent force in political mobilization—Dr. James Aduku Odaudu. His life is a testament to excellence, selfless service, and unwavering dedication to the advancement of society. Biodata and Origin Dr. James Aduku Odaudu hails from Abejukolo in Omala Local Government of Kogi State, Nigeria. Born into a family known for its strong values of hard work, integrity, and community service, he was raised with a deep sense of responsibility toward society. His early education laid a solid foundation for his…
By Usman Bashir In the aftermath of the killing of Abu Okelewu penultimate weekend by suspected Fulani Herdsmen in Ojuwo Ajochada community, the Executive Chairman of Omala Local Government, Hon. Edibo Peter Ameh Mark has convened a high-level security meeting involving heads of Security Agencies, community levels and other key stakeholders within the local government. In his remarks, the Zonal Security Adviser to Kogi State Governor, Rt Hon. Ahmed Mohammed MPI condoled with the family of Late Abu Okelewu and sued for calm and restraints, advising seriously against taking laws into our hands by embarking on reprisal attacks. …
The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has officially assumed regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Kogi State. The transfer was officially completed on Wednesday in Abuja with Engr. Ibrahim S. Abdwaaris, Chairman/CEO of KSERC, receiving the handover from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Speaking, the NERC Boss, Engr. Garba assured KERC of continuous support and collaboration to ensure a seamless transition, pledged that NERC would provide all necessary documents and data required for KERC’s smooth operation. “We shall continue to extend our hands of friendship because we want a smooth transition,” Engr. Garba stated.…
In a well-coordinated operation on Tuesday 11th March 2025, troops of Sub-Sector 4, Operation FANSAN YAMMA successfully neutralised three Violent Extremists and Insurgents (VEIs) in an ambush at an area near Ngwagi Hill, Gwagwada Community, off the Kaduna – Abuja highway in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. Acting on credible intelligence regarding sighting the movements of the VEIs near Ngwagi Hill, troops were immediately deployed on long-range fighting patrol to the likely road-crossing point of the insurgents. The troops got into location at about 5.30 pm on the same date and successfully launched the ambush, which effectively neutralised three…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate on Saturday March 8, 2025 arrested 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State capital. They were arrested in the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos following credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining activities in the state. The arrested included four Chinese and 27 Nigerians, part of whom were suppliers in possession of unprocessed solid minerals, suspected to have been illegally mined. They are: Liang Qinyong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing, Long Kechong, Akilu Akonimi, Umar Mohammed, Aaron Davo, Auwal Abdullahi, Haruna Umar, Prosper Goddey, Alex…