Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Wednesday, said officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, involved in the N15 million bribe allegation by crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky should be sacked and prosecuted. Adeyanju said probing the allegation was crucial in combating corruption and upholding the rule of law. In a statement he signed, the activist commended the anti-graft agency for opting to probe the allegation. In a viral audio leaked by VeryDarkMan, Bobrisky claimed that the money was paid to EFCC officials to drop the money laundering charges against him. Bobrisky also claimed that his godfather ensured that…
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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso has explained that monthly revenue releases by the Federal Account Allocation Committee, FAAC are impacting Nigeria’s foreign exchange pressures. Cardoso disclosed this in his remarks after the CBN 297th Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Tuesday. He raised alarm over the growing level of fiscal deficit in the country. The apex bank Boss added that members of MPC have observed a strong correlation between FAAC and the Liquidity level in the banking system and exchange rates. “Members were also concerned about the growing level of fiscal deficit but acknowledged the efforts…
Manchester United Legend, Paul Scholes has hit out at Arsenal’s start to the Premier League season, saying he has been disappointed. Arsenal are yet to lose a match in the Premier League this season. The Gunners have picked up 11 points from a possible 15 after their 2-2 draw with Manchester City last weekend. But Scholes has not been impressed with Arsenal, insisting that Mikel Arteta’s side are struggling. Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Scholes said: “Arsenal, at some point, have got to beat them [Manchester City at the Etihad]. They nearly did…
Former England defender, Micah Richards, has said Rodri’s injury makes the Premier League title race far “more balanced”. According to Richards, it is now a “50-50” battle between Arsenal and Manchester City for the trophy. Rodri suffered a serious knee injury during City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal last Sunday. The champions are yet to confirm the severity of his issue but widespread reports on Monday claim the 28-year-old had sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury and would miss the remainder of the campaign. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Richards said he was “absolutely devastated” for the Spain midfielder.…
British-Nigerian rapper and singer, Oluwafisayo Isa, Darkoo has revealed that music isn’t her first love. The ‘Favourite Girl’ hitmaker said football was her passion. Speaking in a recent podcast interview, Darkoo revealed that she decided to switch careers from football to music because she fainted while playing football on one occasion. “Music was never the plan. I wanted to be a footballer. A lot of people have not seen me on the pitch because I don’t play football anymore. The last time I played football I fainted because it was a lot of exercise,” she said. ‘I never wanted to…
The federal government and the military have been urged to sustain the ongoing fight against banditry, as it is the only option left to restore peace and stability in the Northwest zone. Addressing newsmen in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, farmer, Auwal Babangida said that the bandits have caused significant economic damages in the zone, noting it is the reason for food insecurity. “Banditry is responsible for the collapse of agricultural activities, hence the escalation of foodstuffs price, as farmers are not allowed by bandits to do their farming activities. “The federal government, which is responsible for the security of lives…
The former Governor of Zamfara State, Ahmed Sani Yarima, has advised Governor Dauda Lawal to work with President Bola Tinubu’s administration to win the war against banditry in the state. Yarima, who was the first executive governor of the state, noted this while reacting to the utterances of Governor Dauda against the minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. Yarima claimed that Matawalle was succeeding in coordinating the military onslaught operations against the unrepentant bandits in the northwest zone. He cautioned Governor Lawal to desist from behaviours that are out of the present-day political civilization and humanity, insisting that every…
The United States, US, Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has alleged that Iran is making a big assassination move against him. Trump decried that the US military is watching while Iran made the move to assassinate him. In a post on X, the former US president said Iran made a first attempt but failed. According to Trump: “Big threats on my life by Iran. The entire U.S. Military is watching and waiting. Moves were already made by Iran that didn’t work out, but they will try again. Not a good situation for anyone. “I am surrounded by more men, guns,…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi as a serial complainer. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said Obi will never accept results of any election not in his favour or his candidates. Speaking with Arise TV, Morka stressed that Obi’s perception of the Edo State governorship election was irrelevant. According to Morka: “Peter Obi is a serial complainer who will not accept the result of any election that is not in his favour or candidates that he supports. “Since the 2023 election, Obi has been in consistent denial of that…
An All Progressives Congress, APC Women Support Group has called on the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, ABSIEC, and Governor Alex Otti to ensure a level playing ground for all the political parties participating in the forthcoming local government exercise. The group made the demand following the release of the timetable table for the exercise by the Chairman of ABSIEC, George Chima, announcing the programme of activities heralding the commencement of the elections. The National Coordinator of the group, Oluchi Erondu, speaking on the forthcoming LG election, urged the governor to ensure that the exercise is transparently done. She asked…