Olisa Agbakoba challenges the legality of the EFCC, urging the Nigerian Senate to address the constitutional issues surrounding its establishment Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba, has asserted that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is an unconstitutional entity. In a letter addressed to the Senate, Agbakoba stressed the need…
In a significant development aimed at easing the economic pressure on Nigerians, the Federal Government and the Organized Labour have agreed on concrete steps to reduce transport fares and the prices of essential commodities, especially food. This was a key outcome of a meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja, with both sides focusing on how…
. Cybercafé operators in Abia face legal consequences over alleged forgery and impersonation of legal professionals A Magistrates’ Court in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State has ordered the remand of four cybercafé operators for their involvement in forgery and impersonation. The operators, identified as Onuoha Ikechukwu (40), Daniel Lawrence (27), Odinaka Onyeforo…
Dr. Philips Nto, a former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development in Abia State, has expressed frustration over the endless EFCC investigations that have targeted him for nearly a decade. Despite being under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) since 2015, no formal charges have been brought against him. The former commissioner,…
In the second quarter of 2024, TikTok deleted more than 2.1 million videos in Nigeria due to violations of its community guidelines, according to a recent report. The popular social media platform, which has been committed to enhancing user safety, revealed that its efforts to moderate harmful content in Nigeria have become increasingly proactive. The…
A tragic petrol tanker explosion in Jigawa claims more than 90 lives, with dozens injured and hospitalized A tragic petrol tanker explosion in Jigawa has resulted in the loss of over 90 lives, marking one of the deadliest accidents in recent memory. The petrol tanker explosion in Jigawa occurred late Tuesday in Majiya Town, Taura…
The EFCC refutes claims of disrupting a live radio program in Enugu, clarifying the arrest of a suspect linked to fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strongly denied arresting a radio presenter during a live broadcast in Enugu. The EFCC denies arresting the radio presenter at Urban Radio 94.5FM and refutes claims…
A WASHNORM study reveals that most Abia residents consume water contaminated with faecal matter, posing serious health risks A recent study has revealed that 73% of Abia residents are consuming faecal contaminated water, leading to significant health concerns. The study, conducted by the Water Sanitation and Hygiene National Outcome Routine Mapping (WASHNORM), highlights the alarming…
Bishop David Oyedepo reaffirms his church’s decision to retire senior pastors, urging critics to respect the process and focus on self-improvement Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church (also known as Winners Chapel), has responded to critics questioning the church’s recent leadership retirements. The retirements, which include prominent church leaders Bishops Thomas Aremu…
In a significant move aimed at fostering accountability and leadership transparency, prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Paul Ananaba, has called for greater scrutiny of public office holders from Ngwaland. Speaking on behalf of the Ngwa community, Ananaba emphasized that leaders would be closely monitored to ensure their policies and performances align with the…
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