Author: Akintayo Adams

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, expressed astonishment whenever he reviews case files and observes the magnitude of funds stolen, questioning how the country manages to sustain itself. In a statement by EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the chairman stated this while receiving the management team of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, led by its chairman, Mohammed Shehu. “When I look at some case files and see the humongous amount of money stolen, I wonder how we are still surviving. If you see some case files, you will…

President Bola Tinubu has been lauded for appointing Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Akpabio addressed attendees at the commencement of the construction of the Kugbo Bus and Taxi Terminal in the Karu District of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. He emphasized that beyond road construction, the initiative to build bus terminals reflects the minister’s commitment to enhancing the comfort of FCT residents by providing essential services. Akpabio highlighted that the terminal will act as a central point facilitating smooth movement of people, reducing traffic congestion, and enhancing the overall living standards of FCT residents.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of board members for Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL). This was contained in a statement by Tinubu’s media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday. He listed the new appointees as Demola Adebise (Board Chairman); Abdul Muttalab (Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director); Abdullahi Musa (Executive Director, Finance); and Emeka Henry Inegbu (Executive Director, Operations). Others appointed to the board as non-executive directors include Sam Okagbue, Musa Ahmed, Dr Eniang Nkang, Ms Bilkisu Usman and representatives of Ministry of Finance Incorporated and Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). Ajuri mentioned that the President anticipates the…

July 3 is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, leaving 181 days until the year’s end. In this post, we revisit historical events reflecting the day’s rich and diverse impact on history and society. July 3, 2013: Following days of national demonstrations demanding his removal, Egypt President Mohamed Morsi is ousted from office in a military coup led by General Abdul Fatah el-Sisi. Sisi appoints the head of the Constitutional Court as interim president, a role he assumes himself in 2014. July 3, 2007: The Democratic Republic of Congo bans cars with…

The Nigerian Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it has declared a state of emergency on oil production. This was announced by the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, in a keynote address at the opening of the 23rd edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition Week in Abuja, on Tuesday. “We have decided to stop the debate. We have declared war on the challenges affecting our crude oil production. War means war. We have the right tools. We know what to fight. We know what we have to do at…

A casual worker at SUMAL, a manufacturing company in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has been confirmed dead. The worker, whose identity has not been disclosed, died during a protest by the company’s staff over the lack of salary increases. The incident occurred on Monday. It was learned that the casual workers protested because the company refused to provide palliatives or increase their wages. The workers claimed that despite a directive from the Federal Government last year for the private sector to provide palliatives, the company did not comply. This led the employees to take to the streets in frustration.…

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed a bill for a second reading that proposes granting all individuals, including foreigners residing in Nigeria, the right to obtain and use a National Identification Number (NIN). The bill, titled ‘National Identity Management Commission (Repeal and Enactment) Bill 2024 (SB. 472)’, was sponsored by Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin from Kano North. The legislation aims to replace criminal penalties with administrative measures to promote compliance with NIN requirements, avoiding imposing severe legal consequences on individuals. Senator Cyril Fasuyi from Ekiti North presented the lead debate on the bill’s general principles during the plenary…

Chelsea Football Club have announced the signing of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City. The midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the Blues, which includes an additional one-year option, and will join up with his new team-mates for pre-season training. ‘It is amazing to be sitting here as a Chelsea player,’ said Dewsbury-Hall. ‘This is a club people grow up watching and hoping to one day play for, so it is a privilege to be here. I’m really excited to get going and can’t wait to show everybody what I can do.’ Dewsbury-Hall, who joined Leicester City at the age…

The Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Usman, on Tuesday, alongside residents engaged in a rain-seeking prayer session. The prayer was well attended. The prayers held at about 8:00 am at the Eid Prayer Ground Mosque on Tuesday were led by the Chief Imam of the Katsina Central Mosque, Imam Gambo Mustapha. During the event, attendees urged residents to increase prayers for a plentiful harvest to alleviate economic hardships, lower food prices, and address the state’s security challenges. Participant Abdurrahman Bature said crop fields urgently require water to survive amid soaring food prices. He advised residents to maintain fear of Allah in…

At least 27 individuals lost their lives in a Hindu religious event in northern India due to being crushed, and many others were injured. Government medical personnel are worried that the number of fatalities may rise further. Fatal accidents often occur at religious gatherings during significant festivals in India, which attract millions of devotees to sacred locations. On Tuesday, a large congregation assembled near Hathras, approximately 140 kilometers (90 miles) southeast of New Delhi, to listen to a sermon by a religious leader. “We have received 27 bodies so far,” Uttar Pradesh state senior medical officer Ram Mohan Tiwari told…