2 h. ago Reps Summon Ministers, CBN Gov, Others Over Contractors’ Payments

The House of Representatives has invited the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun; minister of budget and economic planning, Abubakar Bagudu; the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso; the accountant-general of the federation, Babatunde Ogunjimi, amongst others, over non-payment of contractors. This is as the House resolved […]

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2 h. ago SFS REIT grows net income by 50%, raises dividend to N21.50 per unit

SFS Real Estate Investment Trust (SFS REIT) recorded strong financial performance in the 2024 financial year, reporting a 50.26% increase read more SFS REIT grows net income by 50%, raises dividend to N21.50 per unit

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3 h. ago I’m Not Misogynist, I Featured The Most Women Last Year – Odumodublvck

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has addressed the ongoing criticism regarding his controversial lyrics in the 2023 collaborative single “Cast” with Shallipopi. The lyrics of the track, which include references to women’s financial reliance on men, sparked considerable backlash from listeners and activists, who criticized the content as degrading to women. The criticism has lingered since the […] The post I’m Not Misogynist, I Featured The Most Women Last Year – Odumodublvck appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Bauchi Govt Signs $158m Value Chain Agreement To Boost Agriculture, Economic Growth

The Bauchi State government has signed a $158 million financial agreement to implement the value chain development programme in the state. The programme, co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French Development Agency (AFD), and the federal government, is set to be executed across ten northern states, including Bauchi, Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, […]

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7 h. ago Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for regional development commission nominees

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has submitted a list of nominees for three newly established regional development commissions to the Senate, requesting their screening and confirmation. The request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session. The commissions are the South-West Development Commission (SWDC), the North-Central […] The post Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for regional development commission nominees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Yahaya Bello: No Funds Transfer From Kogi Govt To Abuja School, EFCC Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nicholas Ojehomon, told Justice Emeka Nweze of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that neither the Kogi State Government nor any of its local governments ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American International School in Abuja as school fees. The 3rd […]

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8 h. ago Natasha: Group Urges Akpabio To Break Silence On Sandra Duru

A South-West group, Afenifere Youth Stakeholders Forum has asked the Senate President, Godswill Akpabip to break his silence on his alleged connection with United Kingdom-based activist, Dr Sandra Duru. Sandra, popularly known as Prof Mgbeke has been in the news after she claimed that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly attempted to induce her with N200 million […]

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9 h. ago No transfer of funds to American school account, by Kogi govt, EFCC witness tells court

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja. A prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nicholas Ojehomon, has told the Federal High Court that neither Kogi State Government or any of its Local government ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American international School in Abuja as school fees. The witness further said […] The post No transfer of funds to American school account, by Kogi govt, EFCC witness tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago EFCC arrests 98 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu, Kwara

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 98 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated sting operations across Enugu and Kwara States. The Enugu Zonal Directorate apprehended 51 suspects, including three females, in the Premier Layout area of the Enugu State capital. Items recovered included 18 luxury cars, laptops, […] The post EFCC arrests 98 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu, Kwara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago “Despite Release, VeryDarkMan’s Phone, Car Still With EFCC” – Deji Adeyanju Reveals

Deji Adeyanju, the lawyer representing social media activist VeryDarkMan, has shared an update after his client’s release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. VeryDarkMan was detained by the anti-graft agency for five days before being granted bail. In a statement posted on social media on Thursday, Adeyanju expressed […] The post “Despite Release, VeryDarkMan’s Phone, Car Still With EFCC” – Deji Adeyanju Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Resolve LP issues before aspiring to lead Nigeria – Akpabio to Obi

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Peter Obi to resolve the issues within his party before aspiring to lead the country. Akpabio made the remark on Thursday during the valedictory session in honour of the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark. He was responding to Obi’s comment on the […] The post Resolve LP issues before aspiring to lead Nigeria – Akpabio to Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Yahaya Bello: No payment from Kogi Govt to American International School, EFCC witness tells court

…as judge admits FCT court judgment over EFCC objection The third prosecution witness in the trial of former Kogi State read more Yahaya Bello: No payment from Kogi Govt to American International School, EFCC witness tells court

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22 h. ago No Transfer Of Fees From Kogi Gov’t, LGAs To America School Account, Says EFCC Witness

The third prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, admitted before the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, that there was no wired transfer of fees from the Kogi State Government or any of the […]

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22 h. ago Ministry of Police Affairs, PSC strengthen ties for police reforms

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Ministry of Police Affairs and the Police Service Commission (PSC) are set to deepen collaboration to enhance recruitment, promotion, and training within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Dr Anuma Ogbonnaya Nlia, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, made the call during a courtesy visit to PSC Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd) […] The post Ministry of Police Affairs, PSC strengthen ties for police reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Troops foil oil theft worth N1.93bn, rescue 173 kidnap victims, nab 430 suspects across Nigeria

Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE, a military task force focused on curbing oil theft and securing the Niger Delta region. read more Troops foil oil theft worth N1.93bn, rescue 173 kidnap victims, nab 430 suspects across Nigeria

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24 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Mercy Chinwo’s Former Manager Over Alleged $397,106 Money Laundering

Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu ThankGod, better known in the gospel music industry as Eezee Tee, was arraigned on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought him before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on allegations bordering on illegal foreign exchange transactions […] The post EFCC Arraigns Mercy Chinwo’s Former Manager Over Alleged $397,106 Money Laundering appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Toni Payne Criticizes EFCC’s Focus On Naira Abuse, Questions National Priorities

Nigerian photographer and influencer Toni Payne has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its recent focus on the issue of naira abuse by Nigerian celebrities. In a passionate social media post on Wednesday, Payne expressed her frustration over what she sees as the country’s misplaced priorities. She highlighted the more pressing issues […] The post Toni Payne Criticizes EFCC’s Focus On Naira Abuse, Questions National Priorities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago ‘How Can Someone Who Isn’t Wealthy Engage In Money Laundering?’, VDM Speaks After Regaining Freedom

Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) has questioned why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) would accuse someone that is not wealthy of money laundering. VeryDarkMan stated this in a viral video shared online after regaining his freedom from the EFCC detention over allegations of money laundering. In a […]

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26 h. ago Dangote Presents 40,000 Bags Of Rice To Vulnerable Persons In Plateau

The president of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has presented 40,000 bags of rice to the vulnerable people in Jos North and Jos South local government areas of Plateau State. Bashir Adamu, who represented the president of Dangote Group, presented the items, which included bags of salt and sugar, to the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang  […]

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27 h. ago Alleged Terrorism: FCT Court Admits Evidence Against Nnamdi Kanu

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, admitted a video evidence showing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, issuing inciting directives which the prosecution said triggered acts of terrorism in the South East. Justice James Omotoso, the trial judge, on Wednesday, heard from a witness brought by the Department of State […] The post Alleged Terrorism: FCT Court Admits Evidence Against Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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