Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the February 2024 election that produced Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Edo State. The court’s decision was based on the unlawful exclusion of 378 delegates who were supposed to participate in the primary election. Despite the…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed deep concern over the detrimental effects of internet crimes, commonly known as “yahoo yahoo,” on Nigeria. Speaking at the Global Peace Movement International awards, where he was honored as Man of the Year, Olukoyede highlighted the severe economic repercussions of cyber…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by Muritala Ajaka, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), challenging the May 27, 2024, judgment of the state election petition tribunal. Ajaka’s appeal contests the tribunal’s decision, which affirmed the November 11, 2023, election victory of Governor Usman Ododo…
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the Commission revealed that a group has been actively campaigning on social media, recruiting impressionable young Nigerians, including students, to take up “arms” against the EFCC in recent days. The Commission described the campaign as an insidious effort, promoted as resistance to its operational activities, particularly…
In two separate judgments, Justice Donatus Okorowo ruled that two companies involved in the alleged $9.6 billion P&ID scam were guilty of money laundering offenses. Consequently, he ordered that the companies be wound up and their assets forfeited to the federal government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Trinity Biotech Nigeria Limited…
Fantoli, an associate of Nolan, has been implicated in the alleged $9.6 billion P&ID fraud. The suspect, who remains at large along with the company, was arraigned in absentia on November 25, 2022, facing an eight-count charge of money laundering. During the arraignment, neither Fantoli nor any legal representative appeared in court. Following an application…
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Josephine Adeh, disclosed the arrest of several suspects in connection with a recent kidnapping incident. Adeh identified the suspects as Umar Abdullahi, also known as Auta, Likita Abubakar, Salisu Sani, Sabiu Mohammed, and Aliyu Suleiman. They were apprehended for their involvement in…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first comprehensive guideline on tobacco cessation, recommending a range of interventions including behavioural support by healthcare providers, digital cessation tools, and pharmacological treatments. The guideline, unveiled on Wednesday, aims to assist over 750 million tobacco users worldwide who are seeking to quit. The recommendations cater to all…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, revealed on Wednesday that lawmakers’ monthly earnings can only sustain them for a maximum of three days. He called for greater transparency in legislative finances to dispel misconceptions about their salaries. Dogara made these remarks during the inaugural legislative open week of the House in Abuja….
