92 m. ago Achimugu Responds To EFCC’s Wanted Notice, Insists On Due Process

Aisha Achimugu, CEO and managing director of Felak Concept Group, has responded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to declare her wanted over alleged money laundering. On Friday, the EFCC called on the public to report any information regarding Achimugu’s whereabouts. The EFCC stated Achimugu was declared wanted in a “case of […] The post Achimugu Responds To EFCC’s Wanted Notice, Insists On Due Process appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu’s bold decisions will benefit Nigerians – Ortom’s aide

By John Ogunsemore Terver Akase, media aide to former Benue governor, Samuel Ortom said President Bola Tinubu has made some bold decisions that his predecessors could not. He identified these decisions as removal of fuel subsidy and local government autonomy. Akase said that while fuel subsidy removal has brought deep pains to Nigerians, those will […] The post Tinubu’s bold decisions will benefit Nigerians – Ortom’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Amid Environmental Concerns, NEITI Plans Probe Of $6.033bn Divestments By IOCs

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has announced a comprehensive review of divestments involving 26 oil blocks worth $6.033 billion by five International Oil Companies (IOCs). The transactions include notable sales such as Shell to Renaissance ($2.4 billion), ExxonMobil to Seplat ($1.28 billion), and TotalEnergies to Chappal ($860 million). NEITI’s executive secretary, Dr. Orji […]

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4 h. ago Onitsha market fire: Soludo sympathises with victims, orders probe

Tribune Online Onitsha market fire: Soludo sympathises with victims, orders probe Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo has lamented the fire incident that occurred on Friday at Ifejika Street, Sokoto Road, Onitsha, where shops and goods worth millions of naira were burnt. The Governor, in a statement by his press secretary, Christian Aburime extended his sympathies to the affected traders and property owners impacted by the incident. […] Onitsha market fire: Soludo sympathises with victims, orders probe Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Abiodun won’t abandon ongoing repairs of Ogun community roads – Aide

Governor Dapo Abiodun has pledged to complete the ongoing rehabilitation of roads in Mowe and Magboro communities, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The promise follows concerns raised by some residents of Adesan-Olu Community in the Mowe, who appealed to the governor to complete the repair of the 3.5-kilometre road in their area. Read More

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13 h. ago Money For Hospital Project Paid In Full Multiple Times With Nothing In Place — ICPC

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, said the agency uncovered massive corruption where some (unnamed) government officials paid 100 per cent fees for a hospital project that was never built. The ICPC chairman said the most troubling part of the corruption was that the officials ensured […]

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13 h. ago Achimugu: 20 Lawyers, Activists Drag EFCC To Court For Declaring Businesswoman Wanted, Invasion Of Home

20 constitutional lawyers and activists led by Barr. Okere Kingdom, on behalf of a consortium of human rights/constitutional lawyers, have vowed to commence multiple legal actions in Court to quash the allegations of criminal conspiracy, money laundering against foremost businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had few days […]

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18 h. ago FG will refund Ekiti money expended on federal road — Akpabio

Tribune Online FG will refund Ekiti money expended on federal road — Akpabio The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has pledged to engage with the administration of President Bola Tinubu to secure a refund for the funds expended by the Ekiti State Government on the construction of federal roads in the state. FG will refund Ekiti money expended on federal road — Akpabio Tribune Online

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22 h. ago In the name of business: Street brothels crossing the red line

…As government, agencies look away Everything reduced to money, morals gone – Entrepreneur Lagos, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, read more In the name of business: Street brothels crossing the red line

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30 h. ago USAID shutdown threatens Nigeria’s development programmes —Experts

Tribune Online USAID shutdown threatens Nigeria’s development programmes —Experts HEALTH experts are warning that Nigeria’s development sector may experience significant disruptions as the U.S. moves to dissolve USAID and integrate its operations into the State Department. This shift has raised concerns about the future of aid programs in the country. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja, […] USAID shutdown threatens Nigeria’s development programmes —Experts Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Smuggled gorilla: FG reaffirms commitment to biodiversity conservation

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja    Sequel to the interception in Turkey of a smuggled baby gorilla from Nigeria, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to biodiversity conservation and protection of endangered wildlife species in the country.   The Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave the assurance in a statement issued in Abuja by its acting Spokesperson, […] The post Smuggled gorilla: FG reaffirms commitment to biodiversity conservation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Amaechi Knocks Wike, Says Dispute With Fubara Is About Sharing Rivers Money

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has again, berated Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike over the ongoing rift between him and Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara. Speaking on Saturday during an interview with DW Africa, Amaechi insisted that Wike’s fight with the suspended Governor is about money sharing. Reacting over recent declaration of […] The post Amaechi Knocks Wike, Says Dispute With Fubara Is About Sharing Rivers Money appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago VP slot: Wike’s aide accuses Atiku of lying during holy month of Ramadan

Tribune Online VP slot: Wike’s aide accuses Atiku of lying during holy month of Ramadan Atiku, in a recent interview, had claimed, “So in 2023, I told the party to set up a committee to recommend three names. The committee ranked Okowa as the top choice, with Wike in second place and former Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, in third. So I picked number one.” VP slot: Wike’s aide accuses Atiku of lying during holy month of Ramadan Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Wike’s Media Aide, Fayose’s Brother Tackle Each Other Over FCT Minister

Lere Olayinka, the Media Aide to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has blasted Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of his former principal and two-time governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, over the younger Fayose’s taunting of his current boss. Against the backdrop of the rumour about Wike’s ill-health on social media, Isaac Fayose took to […]

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42 h. ago Ojudu Tasks Tinubu On Addressing Nigerians’ Plight, Hails President At 73

Former presidential aide, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to look inward and assemble a team reflecting the nation’s diversity to address the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians. Ojudu, a one-time ally of the president, stated this in his message on Saturday from Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, to celebrate the 73rd birthday […]

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43 h. ago Tinubu at 73: Presidential aide applauds interventions in education, youth empowerment 

Tribune Online Tinubu at 73: Presidential aide applauds interventions in education, youth empowerment  The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, Hon. Sunday Asefon, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the development of education, describing it as a crucial step towards shaping the nation’s future, empowering young Nigerians, and ensuring a brighter tomorrow. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja to commemorate Tinubu’s […] Tinubu at 73: Presidential aide applauds interventions in education, youth empowerment  Tribune Online

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45 h. ago A Reliable Ally, A Serial Winner, Buhari Celebrates Tinubu At 73

Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari has underscored the bond between him and President Bola Tinubu with a call, joining the family and the nation in celebrating the birthday of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a telephone call on Friday, the former president in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, said he and the […]

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45 h. ago ‘A Reliable Ally, Serial Election Winner’, Buhari Hails Tinubu At 73

Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari has underscored the bond between him and President Bola Tinubu with a call, joining the family and the nation in celebrating the birthday of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a telephone call on Friday, the former president in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, said he and the […]

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47 h. ago “Real Estate In Nigeria Is Haven For Money Laundering” – Patrick Doyle

Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has stated that the real estate sector in Nigeria is being used to facilitate financial crimes. He claimed that real estate is the primary channel for money laundering in Nigeria. He made these claims during a recent interview on Echo Room with host Quincy Jones, which was uploaded on YouTube on […] The post “Real Estate In Nigeria Is Haven For Money Laundering” – Patrick Doyle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago EFCC declares bizwoman, Aisha Achimugu wanted after rejecting invitation

A businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the EFCC had summoned the socialite to appear at its Port Harcourt office on March 25, 2025 over alleged money laundering and a high-profile investment scam. The invitation letter, dated March 4 and signed Read More

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