The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has terminated the appointments of 27 staff members in 2024 for their involvement in fraudulent activities and professional misconduct. This announcement was made on Monday in a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity. The EFCC highlighted its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy…
A former prison officer at HMP Wandsworth has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after being caught on video engaging in sexual activity with an inmate. According to the BBC, Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, was identified by senior prison staff after the explicit video surfaced online and quickly went viral. She was apprehended…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested Obinna Obiekea, also known as Losky, and his son, Chidubem Obiekea, for allegedly setting fire to a kinsman, Chima Okafor, on New Year’s Day. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, confirmed that the two suspects are in police custody and stated that the Commissioner of Police,…
A former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed strong disapproval of the remarks made by the All Progressives Congress Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, against Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate. Atiku described the comments as a troubling indicator of the ruling party’s…
President Bola Tinubu has approved $20,000 foreign medical treatment, bullet-proof SUVs and cooks, among other benefits, as a retirement package for service chiefs and generals, which the Nigerian Medical Association, the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors faulted, The PUNCH reports. According to the Harmonised Terms and…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO Plc” or the “Group”) (NGX: GTCO) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first tranche of its equity capital raise programme, following the completion of the capital verification exercise conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the approval of the Basis of Allotment of the…
•Norway’s oil and gas investment is expected to reach a record high in 2025, driven by new exploration activity and increased demand for Norwegian gas. •While Norway is a leader in renewable energy, it continues to invest heavily in oil and gas production, raising concerns about its climate commitments. •Norway aims to balance its oil…
The Chairman of Osun State Peoples Democratic Party, Sunday Bisi has stated that with the performance of the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, he has no doubt that the governor will defeat the main opposition party, All Progressives Congress, APC again in 2026. The Chairman stated this at the annual inter-religious prayers held at the party…
…Endorses Governor Adeleke for Second Term, harps on Party Unity Ahead of February Chairmanship Election The Senator representing Osun East in the 10th Senate, Distinguished Senator Adenigba Francis Fadahunsi met with Osun State Senatorial leaders at his country home, Ilase Ijesa yesterday. In a meeting well attended by reputable party leaders across Ife Ijesa Senatorial…
… urges Presidency to protect facilities from oil theft Human Rights Activist, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the recent rehabilitation of the PortHarcourt and Warri refineries. He explained that the rehabilitation is a huge relief for Nigerians who have been groaning over the huge cost of petroleum products, especially PMS,…
