EFCC restates commitment, vows to curb cybercrime activities in Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, told a Federal High Court, Abuja, that the action of the former Senate President, Bukoka Saraki, has been hindering the agency from probing him. Worried about the increasing rate of cybercrime…
Senate bows to pressure, empowers INEC to determine e-transmission of election results
The senate has reconsidered its stance on the electoral act amendment bill and has empowered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to determine the best mode to transmit election results. The electoral commission will now have to decide how to…
Suspected killer of Usifo Ataga pleads not Guilty
Chidinma Ojukwu, a 300-level Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Super Tv CEO, Usifo Ataga. Recall that Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, in July said the slain Ataga…
Consumers kick against FG’s plan to remove electricity subsidy
We have already filed a suit against the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission over the implementation of the July 2021 Minor Review of the Multi-Year Tariff Order. Electricity consumer protection groups, Energy Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Initiative (ECRRI) and the All…
We are working on Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Ike Ekweremadu assures
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has called on Igbo in the diaspora to offer their strong voice against violent agitations while stating that he is working towards the release of Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous…
Brazilian President Bolsonaro refused entry to a soccer match in his country because he’s not vaccinated
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has claimed he was not allowed to attend a league match between Santos and Gremio because the home club did not allow unvaccinated supporters into their stadium. The Sunday soccer match was Santos’ first with supporters…
10 things you need to know this Tuesday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday stormed the headquarters of Kaduna State Urban Planning Development Agency (KASUPDA) and whisked away the Director General, Malam Ismail…
Hours after backing Tinubu, court orders EFCC to remove Dokpesi from watchlist
This new development comes after Mr Dokpesi threw his weight behind the presidential aspirations of Bola Tinubu. The Federal High Court has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove Raymond Dokpesi from its watch list. The ruling,…