EFCC Rejects Transfer of Akinjide, Others Fraud Trial to Ibadan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is insisting that the N650 million fraud case it instituted against a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide, and two others must be heard at the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court. The anti-graft agency said motions filed by Akinjide’s co-accused, Senator Ayo Ademola […]
Ekiti: Tribunal Admits Efon- Alaaye LG Electoral Materials as Exhibits
The Ekiti Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday in Abuja admitted as exhibits, electoral materials used in Efon Local Government Area for the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti. The materials were tendered by Prof. Olusola Kolapo, governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the July 14 election, through his counsel, Yusuf Ali (SAN), […]
Yusuf, NHIS Executive Secretary on Indefinite Suspension
The Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf was on Thursday afternoon suspended indefinitely by the Governing Council of the Scheme. The Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole had initially suspended him in July 2017 but he refused to leave office, arguing that he was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari and that it […]
Osun: PDP Demands Immediate Reconstitution of Electoral Tribunal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands the immediate reconstitution of the Osun state governorship election petition tribunal, as further delay will jeopardize the course of justice in the matter. The party frowns at the disbanding of the panel by the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachwa, a development which, if not quickly […]
Alhassan Strips Taraba APC Office, Retrieves all Donated Furniture
Former women affairs minister Aisha Alhassan, who recently resigned her appointment and dumped the APC, has retrieved computers and furniture she donated to the party’s state secretariat in Jalingo. According to Mr Aaron Artimas, APC publicity secretary in the state, Alhassan also removed rugs, air-conditioning sets and tables she had bought for the political party […]
Suspects Confess Selling 31 Human Heads, Body Parts in Kwara
Eight suspected ritualists arrested by the police in Ilorin, Kwara State, have confessed selling 31 human heads to some yet-to-be identified prominent personalities in the country. They also confessed selling vital body parts for rituals and spiritual powers. The suspects were busted by a Police Joint Investigative team, following the arrest of the principal suspect, […]
Fayose to Spend 2 Weeks with EFCC
The immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, may stay longer than he anticipated in the detention camp of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, if reports that just filtered in are to be held sacrosanct. The anti-graft agency has reportedly obtained a court order to detain the outspoken former governor for […]
Jubilation, as Fayemi Scraps Education Fees in Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has announced the immediate scrapping of education development levy being paid by students of public and private schools in the state. Dr Fayemi announced the scrapping of the educational levy in Ido-Ekiti on Wednesday, during the commencement of his Town Hall meetings in Ekiti North and Ekiti South Senatorial […]
EFCC Tells Fayose to Refund N1.3bn
The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, finally honoured an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday after losing his immunity from prosecution and arrest. After leading Fayose to the interrogation room, it was learnt that he was asked to write a statement explaining how he spent N1.3bn he allegedly […]
Friend Protests Over Nigerian Student Allegedly Murdered by Kenyan Policemen
A friend of the Nigerian student, Bamiyo Ashade, who was reportedly tortured to death at his house in Kenya by some policemen, has demanded justice for the deceased. Also, convener of the EndSARS Campaign, Segun Awosanya, has called on the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on the Diaspora, Abike Dabiri, to ensure justice […]
