In a move signaling a firm stance against financial impropriety, President Bola Tinubu has wielded the executive axe, suspending the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency, Ahmad Salihijo, along with three of the agency’s Executive Directors. This decision, born out of a …
In a move signaling a firm stance against financial impropriety, President Bola Tinubu has wielded the executive axe, suspending the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency, Ahmad Salihijo, along with three of the agency’s Executive Directors. This decision, born out of a …
The new MenFive meningitis vaccine delivery to Nigeria marks a significant milestone in global health efforts. This latest initiative, spearheaded by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and supported by the Vaccine Alliance, underscores a concerted push to combat meningitis outbreaks, particularly in regions like …
In a move of protest and solidarity, the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has launched a three-day strike following an incident of assault against one of its members by relatives of a patient within the …
In a significant development at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), forensic document examiner Bamaiyi Haruna testified on Thursday that an analysis conducted on documents used to release $6.2 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in February 2023 revealed them to be …
In a recent press briefing held in Anambra State, the Truth, Peace, and Justice Commission unveiled its findings, shedding light on the underlying factors fueling insecurity within the state. Led by Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, the commission highlighted land disputes, organized crime, and cultism as major …
The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes is poised to exercise its constitutional authority against Binance Holdings Limited due to its failure to appear at a public hearing to address a series of allegations, including terrorism financing, money laundering, tax evasion, and other financial …
Air Peace, the largest carrier in West and Central Africa, has issued a rallying cry to Nigerians, urging them to throw their weight behind local businesses to bolster the country’s economy instead of perpetuating the trend of capital flight. Dr. Allen Onyema, the Chairman of …
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) clarified yesterday that SIM cards previously linked to National Identification Numbers (NIN) were barred due to discrepancies and issues with the NIN data. Reuben Muoka, the NCC spokesperson, addressed this matter during an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast program, The …
In Akure, the state security outfit known as Amotekun has apprehended a total of 67 suspects, including 23 suspected kidnappers and 44 other individuals involved in criminal activities plaguing Ondo State. Among the captured suspects were three previously incarcerated individuals identified as Taiwo Adeola, Juwon …
