EFCC Declares Timipre Sylva Wanted The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared a former Minister of Petroleum Resources and former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva wanted. Sylva is wanted in connection with an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257( Fourteen Million, Eight Hundred and Fifty Nine Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Seven United States Dollars), being part of funds injected by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board( NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the construction of a Refinery. The Commission, on November 6, 2025 secured a warrant for the arrest…
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*Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola OFR: An Emissary of Peace Among the Faithfuls* The Cathedral of Christ Foundation Spiritual Church, Alaapa Aro, Mercy Land Estate, Abeokuta, radiated with divine splendor and spiritual magnificence on Saturday, November 8, 2025, as it hosted its 45th Harvest Thanksgiving, with Ordination, Installation, and Decoration, under the distinguished leadership of His Eminence, Most Elder Apostle Joseph Olubode Popoola JP. It was a gathering of faith, fellowship, and fulfillment—a sacred moment where heaven’s melody harmonized with the voices of grateful worshippers who gathered to celebrate forty-five years of God’s unbroken covenant with His people. The Church Auditorium…
Anambra Election: Obi Decries Voters Being Offered N20,000 to N30,000 The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has raised concerns over widespread vote buying in the ongoing Anambra governorship election, revealing that voters are being offered between N20,000 and N30,000 to sell their votes. Obi spoke shortly after casting his vote in his Agulu polling unit in the Aniocha LGA of the state. He contrasted the situation with other West African countries, saying he had never seen such widespread vote buying elsewhere. Obi also called on journalists to help expose and prevent the practice. Fielding questions…
Federal Government Announces The Appointment Of Tax Ombudsman The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. This appointment aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to implementing far-reaching and sustainable reforms in the tax and revenue administration framework. Dr. John Nwabueze, from Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, brings extensive professional and public service experience to the new job. Prior to his appointment, he served as Managing Partner of a reputable tax advisory firm, Technical Adviser to the Joint…
PDP Crisis: New Acting Chairman, National Secretary , Anyawu, Other Pro-Wike Members Takes Over PDP Secretariat The faction loyal to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has taken over Wadata Plaza, National Headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Following the crisis rocking the party, the Wike faction appointed Muhammed Abdulrahman as acting chairman. The National Working Committee (NWC) under the leadership of Umar Damagum had suspended Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary, and some other officials loyal to Wike. In a retaliatory move, Wike faction also suspended Damagum and other key officials of the party and appointed Mohammed…
International Day To End Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists, 2025 Theme- Chat GBV: Raising Awareness on AI-facilitated Gender-Based Violence against Women Journalists By Gbemiga Bamidele The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI) is a UN-recognised day observed annually on November 2. The day highlights the persistently high level of impunity for crimes committed against journalists worldwide. Every year’s commemoration is to reinforce the key themes and messages related to the overall fight against Impunity and provide an opportunity for stakeholders including member states, civil society, media and various coalition to reaffirm their commitment to the implementation…
“Tinubu Has Redirect Nigeria To The Path of Growth And Development – TNT National Leader, Adeogun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since his assumption to office has returned Nigeria to the path of development, growth and economic healing. The National Coordinator, Tinubu National Tink – Tank , (TNT), Ambassador Adewale Adeogun stated this in Abeokuta on Thursday while addressing Journalists at event held at Ogun State council, of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Iwe Iroyin, Abeokuta. Adeogun said Nigeria has never had it this good since the return of the nation to democratic governance in 1999. The National Coordinator highlighted some…
PDP Faction Appoints New Acting National Chairman ..party leadership suspends Damagun, Arapaja, Ologunagba, Others The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party has taken a new dimension as a faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, announced the suspension of the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and five other members of the National Working Committee. Briefing newsmen in Abuja on Saturday on behalf of the factional NWC, the PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, announced the party’s National Vice Chairman (North Central), Mohammed Abdulrahman, as the Acting National Chairman. He stated, “Unfortunately, some people may say…
New Army Chief Appoints Abdusalam, Mala, Others To Strategic Command In a decisive move aimed at reinvigorating leadership, strengthening command structures and repositioning the Nigerian Army (NA) for heightened operational effectiveness, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to key command, staff and instructional positions across formations, units and training institutions of the Nigerian Army. Among the newly appointed senior officers are Major General Bamidele Alabi, who has been redeployed to Army Headquarters Department of Policy and Plans and appointed Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General…
Ebelo Assumes Duties as New EFCC Kano Director The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has appointed Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Friday S. Ebelo as the new Acting Zonal Director of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Commission. Ebelo took over from Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad, who had been acting as the Zonal Director since July, 2025. The handover ceremony was held at the Directorate’s office in Kano. In his inaugural address, the new Zonal Director urged the staff to be upright and discharge their mandate with utmost…