The eighth witness called by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Hamma-Adama Bello, at the Federal High Court, on Tuesday, said former Head of Service, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, and others awarded contracts to companies they incorporated or had stakes in. Oyo-Ita and others are standing trial on the allegations of fraud regarding duty tour allowance,…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s ex-personal assistant, Tunde Sabiu Yusuf and billionaire businessman and oil mogul, Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, aka AA Rano, never at any time fought over any $400million looted fund, First News investigations have revealed. Investigations by our correspondent also revealed that reports that Sabiu slapped AA Rano for allegedly failing to account…
Republican contender Nikki Haley hopes to challenge former US President Donald Trump’s frontrunner status as the party’s nominee in the 2024 election as voters in New Hampshire head to polling stations on Tuesday, kicking off the year’s primary election calendar. Trump is going into the primary as the favourite after scoring a resounding victory in…
Portraying Moroccan women with tattoos, the “Wise Women” exhibition displays 12 screen printed profiles – created by Aïda- a Moroccan tattoo artist living in France. The exhibition celebrates the tradition of tattooing while shedding light on the challenges women face in a society where tattoos are still largely seen as taboo. “The general idea of…
Boakai, who at age 79 has become the country’s oldest president, promised to unite and rescue Africa’s oldest republic from its economic woes. “Only united people can build a nation. And where do we plan to take Liberia in the next six years? We must refocus our political energy.” Boakai told citizens and foreign delegation…
Nigerian music superstar Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy has been added to the lineup of performers for the 2024 Grammys Awards. The Recording Academy announced on Monday that the ‘African Giant’ will take the stage at the ceremony on February 4 in Los Angeles. He joins previously revealed performers Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will arraign the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on Wednesday, January 24, before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged money laundering to the tune of N4,008,573,350. Our correspondent gathered on Tuesday that the ex-governor will be arraigned on nine count charges. The…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organiation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s action to suspend the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, over alleged N585 million fraud. Ohanaeze also berated the Acting National Youth Leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mr. Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu for asking Tinubu, to give Edu…
Femi Adesina, the former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari has described the rumour of a clone – Jubril of Sudan – of his ex-principal as ridiculous. Adesina revealed this in his book, titled ‘Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015 – 2023)….
