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18 Feb
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday held that its arrest warrant against singer Mercy Chinwo’s former manager, Ezekiel 'Eezee Tee' Thankgod, remained in effect. Justice Alexander Owoeye said this while adjourning Onyedikachi’s trial for alleged fraudulent conversion of money. Justice Owoeye had on Jan. 16, issued an arrest warrant against Eezee Tee following…
14 Feb
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has attributed Nigeria’s improvement in the Transparency International (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index to President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption. Olukoyede made the remarks on Friday at the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Detective Assistants Course 5, held at Ende Hills,…
14 Feb
The Federal Government has accused the Binance executive, who was detained by Nigerian officials in 2024, Tigran Gambaryan, of making derogatory statements against it. Gambaryan, who was accused of money laundering and tax evasion, was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for months before he was released in October. In an interview…
13 Feb
The Enugu State House of Assembly, on Thursday, approved a motion to prohibit security operatives in the state, particularly the police and officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), from conducting random and indiscriminate searches of individuals' phones. The motion sponsored by the member representing Ezeagu constituency, Chima Obieze and five others stated…
12 Feb
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, court proceedings in the case of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) vs former First Bank of Nigeria FBN Holdings (also known as First HoldCo Plc) Chairman, Dr Oba Otudeko, former First Bank Managing Director, Stephen Onasanya, and others were adjourned to March 17, 2025. At the hearing, the…
11 Feb
Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi , Lagos has granted one Precious Chimaobi Uzondu N5 million bail after he was arraigned by the Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for refusing to accept Naira as a legal tender. The Lagos Zonal Directorate of EFCC, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, arraigned Uzondu on…
11 Feb
The Binance executive, who was detained in Nigeria for months, Tigran Gambaryan, has narrated his encounter with EFCC operatives during the period of his detention in Nigeria. Gambaryan told WIRED, a US-based media publication, that he came in contact with several other officials of the EFCC while he was being detained and accused of money…
11 Feb
Nduese Essien has urged Senator Ita Enang to prioritise legislative reform rather than lend credence to what he described as a manufactured controversy surrounding the media trial of former Akwa Ibom governor Udom Emmanuel. The former Minister of Lands and Housing and political leader for Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District made his remarks while hosting…
11 Feb
A human rights organisation, the Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture (INAHURAT), has raised the alarm over the police role in a property dispute involving a 79-year-old woman.
11 Feb
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has conferred a Posthumous Award of Bravery on Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC (ASE II), Aminu Harisu Sahabi, who was killed in the line of duty.
10 Feb
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to enforce the 16-year minimum entry age requirement into tertiary institutions, The Guardian can authoritatively report. This is even as the examination body has announced that 201,867 candidates successfully registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) within the first week of registration. In its…
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The wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has broken her silence on the controversy trailing the Nigerian Senate, stating that the chamber remains a "mature" institution that must be treated with respect. Her remarks come amid allegations of sexual harassment against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and abuse of power by Senator…
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Ekiti State Government, on Thursday, launched the Personal Identification Number (PIN) and reflective jackets for commercial motorcycle operators (Okada riders) as part of ongoing efforts to enhance security and regulate their operations in the state. Recall that due to alleged criminal activities perpetrated by some individuals believed to be motorcycle operators in Ekiti State, the…
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The Senate on Thursday placed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) on suspension over allegations of breaching Senate rules. But in an immediate reaction, Natasha, who rose without recognition by the Senate President, shouted, "This injustice cannot be sustained!" Adopting the recommendations of its Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, the Senate vowed to…
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old, Wasiu Aliu, a suspected armed robber, in the Sagamu area of Ogun State. Aliu was apprehended at about 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday while trying to flee from Sagamu to Ikorodu on an unregistered Bajaj motorcycle. The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, on Thursday, confirmed that the suspect…
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The immediate past Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, Martins Oloja, has advised the government to put a hold on the licensing of new universities and instead focus on establishing better tertiary institutions. Oloja said that education quality, not quantity, can deliver sustainable development goals, including the war on "multidimensional poverty" and "civic incompetence" in the…
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Nigeria music sensation, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, dropped the music video for Kese (Dance) on March 5, 2025, bringing his signature energy and star power. But here is our take on everything about the video. Since dropping yesterday, fans went into frenzy, adorning the video with accolades and applauding Wizkid for dropping…
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Former House of Representatives member, Dr. Ossai Nicholas Ossai, has defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ossai, who chaired several standing and ad hoc House committees, including the Committee on Treaties, Protocols, and Agreements in the 9th Assembly, was warmly received on Wednesday by Senator Ajibola…
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Nollywood actress Chika Ike has shared the first photos of her newborn, a baby girl. The actress, who had been at the center of speculation linking Senator Ned Nwoko to her child, took to Instagram on Thursday to express her joy, posting photos of herself cradling her baby. "My baby is here… Welcome to the…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of the Air Mobile First Aid Unit (AMFAU), a cutting-edge medical facility to strengthen efficient response to medical emergencies. The unit was set up by the German Technical Advisory Group (GTAG) under a bilateral agreement between Nigeria and Germany. The Chief Of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher…
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A former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has commended President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, stating that they are producing the intended outcomes. He noted the removal of fuel subsidies and exchange rate unification as crucial measures for Nigeria's future development, despite initial hardships. Speaking during his interactive leaders and stakeholders' meetings in…