Tambuwal Reportedly in EFCC’s Net Over Alleged ₦189bn Fra¥dulent Cash Withdrawals Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto state and current senator, is reportedly being questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. According to TheCable, Tambuwal is in EFCC detention over allegations of fra¥dulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion. The alleged transactions are said to contravene the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. At the time of filing the report, TheCable could not independently verify the period in which the withdrawals took place. When contacted for comments, Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, declined…
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Courts remands Passenger Who Assaulted Ibom Air Staff in Kirikiri Prison Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of assaulting airline officials aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has been charged to court and remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, confirmed the development in a post on his official X handle on Monday. “The more reason the flying public should be more careful, the unruly passenger on the Uyo–Lagos bound Ibom Air, Miss Comfort Emmanson, has been charged…
Former Lagos Governor, Ambode Denies Alliance With Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai, Others .. reaffirm loyalty to Tinubu Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has publicly reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pledging full commitment to the president’s 2027 re-election campaign. In a strongly worded statement, Ambode dismissed recent speculations linking him to a governorship ambition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the reports as “false publications” aimed at causing distractions. “I wish to publicly reaffirm my absolute and unshakable loyalty to the APC, the party under which I had the privilege of serving Lagos…
Book Launch: Ogun Governorship Hopeful, Sarafa Tunji Isola Shines, Leads Christian Hymn 2027 Ogun state governoship hopeful, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola was cynopsure of all eyes at a gathering in Abeokuta as he led attendees in the rendition of Christian hymn. Isola who was the immediate past Nigeria Ambassador to United Kingdom was the Chief Launcher and special guest of honor at the official presentation of the book titled “Abeokuta: The Cradle of Christianity in Nigeria” authored by Chief Babatunde Joseph Oke, the Balogun of Egba Christian Chiefs. Held at the iconic Henry Townsend Hall within the sacred precincts…
President Tinubu Nominates CEO, Two Commissioners For NERC President Bola Tinubu has nominated Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Engr Ramat, 39, is an electrical engineer and administrator, with a PhD in Strategic Management, among other qualifications. President Tinubu also nominated two commissioners for the NERC. They are Mr Abubakar Yusuf, Commissioner of Consumer Affairs and Dr Fouad Olayinka Animashun, Commissioner of Finance and Management Services. All nominations are subject to Senate confirmation. However, to avoid a leadership vacuum in the critical regulatory agency, the President directed that Engr…
Investor Urges Improved Infrastructure To Boost Investment Ayonitemi Kareem Abeokuta In a bold move to showcase Nigeria’s investment potential, Canadian businessman Oluwafemi Ayeyemi has invested over a huge sum of naira in a luxury hotel project in Abeokuta. The project, which is expected to be completed by October 30, 2025, has created employment opportunities for over 300 people and is poised to significantly boost economic activity in the area. Speaking during a project tour, Ayeyemi called on the government to improve infrastructure, particularly roads, to encourage investments and privatization. He emphasized the need for security and stability to attract investors,…
Makinde Confirms Arrival of New Aircrafts For Oyo Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing all ongoing projects before the expiration of his tenure, declaring that no new major projects will be initiated beyond September 2025. Speaking during his keynote address at the Hijrah 1447 Luncheon held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, the governor said: “I told my people, and I will still reiterate it, that by the end of September this year – in the next eight weeks – this government will not commit to any major project again. Whatever projects we…
Just In: Amidst Hardship, NNPCL Increases Petrol Price to N955 Per Litre In Abuja, pump prices at NNPCL outlets including those along Kubwa Expressway, Wuse, and other locations have risen from N890 to N955 per litre, marking a N65 increment. It was reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at its retail stations nationwide. In Abuja, pump prices at NNPCL outlets including those along Kubwa Expressway, Wuse, and other locations have risen from N890 to N955 per litre, marking a N65 increment. The price…
NULGE, Oyo State Chapter 8th Quadrennial Delegates Conference: AIG Team Take “Thank You” Tour To All Zones, APPRECIATE All Delegates Standing Firm Behind It’s Candidates The Authentic Integrity Group Campaign Team, on behalf of all its candidates in the forthcoming NULGE, Oyo State Chapter 8th Quadrennial Delegates Conference has taken its “THANK YOU” tour across all the zones in the State. The “THANK YOU” your of the Authentic Integrity Group Campaign Team took them to Ibarapa, Oyo, Ogbomoso, Oke-Ogun, Ibadan, Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, Oyo State Local Government Staff Pensions Board and Ministry Of Local Government And Chieftaincy…
Let’s Pray For Governor Seyi Makinde Led- Administration To Succeed – Pastor Layi Adisa The Chaplain, Oyo State Government chapel, Pastor Layi Adisa has called on men of God across the state continue to pray for Governor Seyi Makinde, his wife and members of first family in order for them to succeed in the assigned assignment of taking the state to the next level. Pastor Layi Adisa stated this at a special prayer session for Oyo state held at Oyo zone recently. He added that for the government to succeed and meet the yearnings of the people, clerics across the…