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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has noted with concern the reported unsavoury experiences of some Nigerians who participated in the just concluded public auction of forfeited vehicles conducted by accredited auctioneers on behalf of the Commission. Among the complaints received by the Commission were the inability of some citizens to access the websites of the auctioneers, being shut out from the platforms after submitting bids and outrageous bid prices, among others. Relevant Departments of the Commission monitored the exercise and can confirm that there were glitches. This observation was communicated to the auctioneers for remedial…
The Director General and Chief Executive, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Matthew Adepoju, has charged the management and staff of NASRDA to embrace excellence, accountability, and commitment as the Agency embarks on a new era of transformation and growth, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s Administration. Dr. Adepoju made this statement while addressing the Management and Staff of the Agency at its Headquarters in Abuja. While reminding members of staff on the need for improved commitment and dedication to duty, the NASRDA Chief Executive lauded their intelligence and resilience, recognizing the importance…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of one Mr. Jesam Michael, the CEO of Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS), in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation. The arrest is a follow-up of a report made earlier by Mr. Michael to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Investigation Unit (SIU), in which he alleged that he had been defrauded of the sum of USD 87 million by one Mr. Abayomi Segun Oluwasesan. Upon the arrest of Mr. Oluwasesan, he admitted to the charges but contested the amount involved, asserting it was significantly lower than claimed by Mr. Michael. …
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Faruk Umar Mijinyawa, has pledged to support the Nigerian Army Engineers (NAE) at all times. The GOC made the pledge on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, when the Commander Corps of Engineers (CCE), Major General Tonye Numbere paid a courtesy visit to Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army Lagos. The GOC appreciated the CCE for visiting HQ 81 Division as his first port of call following his recent assumption of office as the 31st CCE. He assured him of his full support to the Corps. In his remarks, the…
The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to create 63,360 jobs for youth in the textile industry across the state’s 44 local government areas. Governor Yusuf disclosed this while officially reopening the textile industry cluster in Kura Local Government Area of Kano state. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor highlighted that the reopening of the textile clusters—originally established under Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration between 2011 and 2015—marks a significant step towards fulfilling his campaign promises. “What we are witnessing now is the fulfillment of a…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has assured the Yobe State Government of Nigerian Army’s commitment to deal with security challenges in the state. The COAS gave the assurance on Sunday 26 January 2025 during a visit to Yobe State Governor, Mala Buni in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, as part of his ongoing operational tour of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI. Gen Oluyede intimated the governor that he would ensure that troops are provided with all the necessary support to be able to carry out their task of securing the…
As Kogites continue to relish the dividends of democracy under the incumbent leadership of Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo, the Senior Special Adviser (SSA) on Women Mobilization (Kogi East), Hon Victoria Unekwu Samuel has applauded the pragmatic leadership style of the governor as she pledges more grassroots support in the 2027 polls. Hon Unekwu in an interview granted to our Correspondent in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi state said Governor Ododo has performed excellently in the past one year in office and deserves more support especially from the grassroots. “Governor Ododo has prove beyond doubts that he is a man of…
The Ola Olukoyede-led Management of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have honoured officers and teams who discharged their assignments outstandingly in the line of duties of the year 2024. Among the recipients were 35 officers and 30 Sections of the Commission. The breakdown shows that 20 officers emerged from each Department as Staff of the Year, while 15 prosecutors were honoured from each Zonal Directorate for securing the highest convictions. Awards for the highest recoveries and highest convictions went to 15 Sections each from across the Zonal Directorate; as Sokoto Directorate won the Best Zonal Directorate…
The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has sent a message of condolence to Nigerians over the demise of Lt Gen Jeremiah Useni (Rtd) who was one of the pioneer members. In a statement circulated by the Brig Gen SK Usman (Rtd), the National Publicity Secretary of the alumni, it described the deceased as an elder statesman who contributed immensely to the peace and development of Nigeria. Read full text: “AANI MOURNS THE PASSING OF ONE OF ITS PIONEER AND OUTSTANDING MEMBERS, DISTINGUISHED SENATOR, LIEUTENANT GENERAL JT USENI (RTD) CFR mni, SARDAUNA PLATEAU AND NASARAWA The President of the…
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. @CalebMutfwang has announced the death of a former Minister of the FCT during the military era. In a statement on X signed Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to His Excellency, Governor of Plateau State it said the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni died at 82 after a protracted illness. The distinguished elder statesman passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. In a statement in Jos, Governor Mutfwang described the passing of General Useni as a tremendous loss not only to his immediate…