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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted for alleged offences relating to economic and financial crimes. According to a notice posted on the commission’s official Facebook page on Thursday, Bello is wanted for alleged economic and financial crimes amounting to N80.2 billion. The notice issued by the EFCC reads, “Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is wanted by the EFCC for offences relating to economic and financial crimes to the tune of N80.2 billion.” The EFCC has urged anyone with information regarding Bello’s whereabouts to report immediately to…

A Federal High Court in Kano has issued an ex parte order restraining the All Progressives Congress (APC) from suspending Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as a member and national chairman of the ruling party. The court order, with suit number FHC/KN/CS/122/2024, was issued by Justice A.M. Liman.  It mandates all parties to maintain the status quo ante before the alleged emergency meeting of the APC Ganduje Ward’s executive members.  The court further directed a halt to all actions regarding the matter pending the hearing and determination of the substantive application.  The order, signed on April 17th, 2024, is set to be…

Daud Olatunji In a bid to ensure the integrity of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 2024, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a directive to all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to arrest any parent found near their facilities during the examination period. This directive was issued during the final briefing of CBT centre owners, conducted virtually on Wednesday.  According to Fabian Benjamin, the spokesperson for JAMB, the decision was prompted by the intrusive behavior of some parents during previous examinations. Benjamin stated that JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, emphasized the need to enforce this directive rigorously. …

Daud Olatunji  The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by the immediate past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, challenging the jurisdiction of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prosecute him for alleged N4 billion fraud. In a ruling delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo on Thursday, the court deemed Obiano’s application lacking in merit and subsequently dismissed it. Justice Ekwo rebuffed all grounds presented by Obiano, emphasizing that the trial must proceed in accordance with the law to determine whether the former governor is linked to the alleged offenses. Regarding the contentious issue of…

Daud Olatunji  The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is gearing up to catalyze Nigeria’s economic and reputation Renaissance with the inaugural Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW 2024).  Chairman, PR and Stakeholders Sub-Committee, Akin Okudero, in a statement issued said the event  set to unfold from Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26, at the iconic June 12 Cultural Center in Abeokuta, Ogun State is supported by the Ogun State Government. He added that  the historic event, themed “Leveraging Public Relations as a Critical Asset for Nigeria’s Economic and Reputation Renaissance,” is poised to unite public relations professionals, policymakers,…

Fawaz Adebisi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has threatened to use the military on the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello if he fails to face his trial in court. The EFCC had earlier gotten the verdict to arrest and arraign Bello over an alleged fraud of N84bn. However, Bello has reportedly went into hiding ever since the verdict was given. As gathered, the commission and the former governor have been playing hide and seek over the previous two weeks. Reports also have it that the former governor may have been hiding in the Kogi State Government…

Sodiq Mojibola In less than 24 hours after the debut of Osun State’s new official logo, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and online users have voiced dissatisfaction with both the design and the government’s endorsement. Unveiled via a news release on the X app from the Osun State Government’s verified account, the logo was hailed as a “signal of new rebirth for Osun state.” At the time of reporting, the post had attracted 64 reposts, 799 quotes, and 174 likes. According to the news release, Governor Ademola Adeleke expressed his delight in signing the logo into law, emphasizing its…

Real estate entrepreneur, Amb.(Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, has commended the forex policy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying it is working but urged the President to also focus on sustaining the improving Naira value against the dollar. Adeyemo expressed the confidence that the Nigeria’s economy will bounce back to the path of prosperity if the Naira value appreciation could be sustained for the next six months to a level where N1,000 exchange for a dollar. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, a Nigerian top – notch real estate firm behind Pelican Valley Estate Laderin Abeokuta, Pelican Valley’s…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed that a devastating rainstorm wreaked havoc in the Iresa Apa Community of Surulere Local Government Area, Oyo State, displacing approximately 1,300 residents and causing extensive destruction to properties valued at millions of Naira. According to NEMA’s statement issued on Wednesday, the rainstorm disaster, which struck on Monday, inflicted severe damage across six communities in Irasepa, Surulere LGA, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.  The assessment conducted by NEMA, in collaboration with Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYSEMA) and local government representatives on Tuesday, revealed the dire situation faced by affected…

…Ex- Gov Claims EFCC Arrest Attempt Illegal, Breaching Court Order The Federal High Court Sitting in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to arrest the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, preparatory to his arraignment on Thursday. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on EFCC’s ex-parte motion, held that after listening to the submission of the commission’s counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, and reading the affidavit in support of the motion, including the exhibits and written address, he was inclined to grant the application. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had, earlier reported that a High…