Abuja, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed a request by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to have his passport released to travel abroad for medical treatment. Emefiele’s counsel, Abdulakeem Labi-Lawal, had earlier filed an affidavit seeking the release of his passport so he could travel to…
Abuja, Nigeria – Prominent social critic and human rights activist, Comrade Igbotako Nowinta, has called for the resignation of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, accusing him of failing to fulfill his promise to arrest and prosecute former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. In a press release titled “The Cloud Of…
Lusaka, Zambia – Health authorities in Zambia have reported an increase in COVID-19 cases following the recent cold season, Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo announced on Monday. In a press briefing, Masebo revealed that approximately 3,070 tests were conducted between May and June, with a 2.4 percent positivity rate. This marks an increase from the…
Lokoja, Kogi State – The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has urged Law School students to uphold a high degree of integrity if they aspire to excel in the legal profession. Justice Majebi conveyed this advice during a farewell session at the judiciary headquarters in Lokoja on Monday, marking the conclusion of…
At least 29 people were killed after Russia launched a barrage of missiles targeting what it claimed were defense sites across Ukraine, including a children’s hospital in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials reported. Over 60 people were injured in the latest attacks that hit medical facilities, electrical substations, and residential buildings. In Kyiv, 10 people were killed…
Biden Stands Firm in 2024 Presidential Race Amid Pressure In a letter to Democratic Party lawmakers on Monday, Biden addressed recent speculation about his candidacy. “I am firmly committed to staying in this race, running this race to the end, and beating Donald Trump,” he wrote. Biden is set for a challenging election battle against…
Following the first sitting of the pro-Wike House in months on Monday, the crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly shows no signs of abating. A parallel session was also held by the faction led by Victor Oko-Jumbo. Governor Fubara had earlier presented the budget to the pro-Wike House when his current Chief of…
George, a guest on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, has strongly advocated for the introduction of state police to address the rising insurgency in Nigeria. “The constitutional conference committee under former President Jonathan stated that the need to have state police cannot be futuristic; it is so urgent,” George emphasized. He elaborated on…
In a recent legal development, Agbele and three companies linked to him and former governor Fayose Sylvan Mcnamara Limited, De Privateer Limited, and Spotless Investment Limited are listed as respondents in an appeal concerning a ₦1.2 billion transaction. This amount is allegedly part of ₦4.7 billion transferred from an account associated with the Office of…
