The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered about N500 billion, according to the Acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu. Speaking in Abuja during the inauguration of the anti-graft agency’s N24-billion new headquarters, Magu said the commission secured 486 convictions from…
A Kogi State High Court in Lokoja on Wednesday granted bail in the sum of N10m to Senator Dino Melaye, who was arraigned on gun-running charges. Justice Nasir Ajana, in a ruling, said he was inclined to granting Melaye bail…
The Kogi State government recently lifted the ban on some cultural practices in Igala land, leading to various feelings and reactions. While some people commended the government for taking a bold step in rooting the traditional institution in the political…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the lawmaker representing Akwa Ibom North-East senatorial district, Senator Bassey Akpan, for allegedly receiving vehicles worth N303m from oil magnate, Babajide Omokore, who is under trial for alleged fraud. According to an…
The Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has said he will not allow himself to be provoked by some politicians in the state. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Sam Onwuemeodo, and made available…
Scores of youths under the aegis of Kwara Agenda on Wednesday protested against alleged plot to implicate Senate President Bukola Saraki on criminal case. The protesting youths took their peaceful rally the Kwara state Government House, Ilorin, the state capital…
The Senate president, Bukola Saraki has raised alarm over an alleged plot of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to implicate him and Kwara state governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed in criminal case involving some cultists’ case. Speaking while presiding over…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is considering the option of fielding a serving governor as its presidential candidate for the 2019 general elections. PDP chieftains who spoke with our correspondent, yesterday, explained that the party needed someone who would be…
Former Everton footballer and Manchester City assistant manager, Mikel Arteta, has completed his interview process with Arsenal and has agreed verbally to become Arsene Wenger’s successor. According to the UK Independent, Arteta and his representatives have held advanced negotiations with…
A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has struck out the assassination case involving the Administrator of Ijumu local government area Alhaji Taofiq Isa and four others for want of diligent prosecution. The police had charged Taofiq Isa and…