Saleh Mamman
2 days ago
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, interrogated the immediate past Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, over allegations of misappropriation, procurement violations and the diversion of N138,413,253.89 public funds while disbursing the 2023 budgeted funds for the ministry.
3 days ago
The fourteenth prosecution witness who was called to testify against Saleh Mamman in court, Mohammed Ashelk Jidda, has revealed that the former power minister paid him dollars in cash for an Abuja property. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Mamman for conspiracy to commit money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 in…
25 Jan
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, adjourned to February 18, 19 and 20 the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, over alleged fraud to the tune of N33.8 billion.
28 Nov
The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, continued on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, with the cross-examination of the third Prosecution Witness (PW3), Colonel Adebisi Adesanya (retd.). The cross-examination followed the testimony of the witness on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in which…
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Stakeholders have raised concerns over the rising cases of ritual killings across the country, blaming the menace on economic pressures and moral decadence. The stakeholders, including stakeholders, including religious and community leaders, legal practitioners and educationist, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states, said that ritual killings…
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a farm owner along with his manager along the Akure Airport, Oba-Ile/Osi axis, in the Akure North Local Council Area of Ondo State. The farm estate owner, identified as Olanrewaju Oyeleye, and his manager, whose identity was yet to be ascertained as of press time, were abducted over…
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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has advocated unity and togetherness among critical stakeholders for the overall growth and development of Niger State. Bago stated this during a special Ramadan Iftar organised for critical stakeholders at the Hauwa Wali Multipurpose Hall, Government House, Minna. He noted that the Iftar was organized to use the Ramadan…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2025, to Thursday, May 15, 2025. The party's national secretary, Udeh Okoye, disclosed on Sunday that the postponement was due to emerging issues, including the need to conclude pending zonal, state, local government, and ward congresses.…
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The Directorate of Media and Publicity of the Alaafin of Oyo, on Sunday, warned those stoking crisis in Oyo Town over the 21-day traditional rites called 'Oro Opebi,' embarked on by the Alaafin-elect, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade. It would be recalled that a group under the auspices of the Yoruba Muslims for Freedom (YMF) had,…
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to Jimi and Segun Agbaje, as well as the entire Agbaje family, on the passing of their mother, Mrs Margaret Agbaje, on March 5. The President’s condolences were conveyed in a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. Tinubu described Mrs Agbaje as a…
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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in a bid to promote peaceful stability in the region, has trained over 200 selected youths from the nine states of the commission in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism. The one-day capacity-building workshop, held in Port Harcourt, aimed to equip the youths with the skills to manage conflicts…
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A former lawmaker and civil rights activist, Sen. Shehu Sani, says his major political interest in 2027 is to see Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna re-elected for a second term in office. Sani, who recently defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to his former political party, All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this in an interview…
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You may have sampled countless pasta dishes, but few capture the heart quite like Marry Me Shrimp Pasta. This irresistible creation, with its creamy Parmesan sauce, tender shrimp, and sun-dried tomatoes, promises to enchant your taste buds and elevate any meal into a memorable affair. Best of all, you can bring this gourmet treat to…
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Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says his administration pulled out of an existing loan arrangement with the World Bank to save the state from “debt overhang”. Soludo said this while addressing members of the Late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Media team who were on inspection of the ongoing Government House and Governors Lodge project in Awka…