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IG orders withdrawal of all police personnel serving at EFCC
The Inspector-General of Police (IG) Mohammed Adamu on Friday directed the immediate withdrawal of all police operatives serving at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The…
Dana Air introduces WhatsApp booking
Dana Air says it has introduced WhatsApp booking in line with the social/physical distancing measures of Covid-19 and create ease of booking, payment and inquiries for its passengers. Its Media and Communications Manager, Mr…
Magu: Alleged Cover-up in EFCC as Unknown People Break into NFIU Office, Destroy Computers
There is a developing fear of a likely cover-up in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the ongoing investigation of its suspended chairman, Ibrahim Magu, as some…
WARNING: Asymptomatic, presymptomatic patients ‘transmit most COVID-19 infections’
Silent transmission could account for more than half of the COVID-19 cases diagnosed globally, according to a study by researchers in the US and Canada. In one research,…
JUST IN: Immigration stops 58 doctors from travelling to UK at Lagos Airport
The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, on Friday stopped 58 doctors from travelling to the United Kingdom at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Comptroller General, NIS, Muhammad Babandede, said 56 of the 58…
Why pay-as-you-go is not applicable to Pay TV — Irukera
The Chief Executive of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Babatunde Irukera, has stated that the pay-as-you-go billing model in…
COVID-19 Fatalities: Late Senator Osinowo didn’t infect Tunde Braimoh with Coronavirus –…
The family and political associates of the late Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Sikiru Adebayo Osinowo, have debunked…
Osinbajo’s daughter denies owning N800m property
The Vice-President’s daughter, Kiki Osinbajo, has denied owning a property worth N800m in highbrow Wuse 2 area of Abuja. Kiki said this in a post on Instagram on Friday. She said the property in question was a rented one. The…
BREAKING: APC chairman resigns in Ondo
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Ese- Odo local government area of Ondo state, Mr. Samuel Olorunwa has resigned his membership from the party. Olorunwa tendered his…
JUST IN: Lagos lawmaker, Tunde Braimoh laid to rest
The remains of the late lawmaker representing Kosofe constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Tunde Braimoh was committed to mother earth at Ikoyi cemetery on Friday…
Every Man For Himself! Atiku’s Men Get Mouth-watering Appointments from Buhari
One year is a long time in politics. Perennial presidential aspirant, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, must be awakening to that reality now. Just last year, he was the candidate of the…
Magu has secrets that could blow up Nigeria, some powerful forces want him dead – Bamgbose
National Coordinator of the Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to place Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes…
BREAKING: Magu asks IGP for bail
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, who is under investigation by a presidential panel, has requested bail from custody. He has spent the…
NERC commences consultations on unbundling of TCN
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC ) at the weekend began consultation for the unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN ). Stakeholders in the…
Impeachment: Ondo CJ declines to set up panel on Deputy Governor
The ongoing move to impeach Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon Agboola Ajayi, has been stalled following refusal of the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Olaranwaju…
Magu’s response to DSS allegations
Responding to the allegations made against him by the Department of State Service, DSS, under Lawal Daura, in a letter addressed to the AGF, dated December 21, 2016, the EFCC chief, Ibrahim Magu, had said: “I most…
Beware of fraudsters selling govt houses – Lagos warns
Residents of Lagos State have been warned against the unscrupulous acts of some swindlers who parade themselves as agents engaged by the State Government to sell housing units…
BREAKING: Buhari confirms Magu’s suspension, names Umar acting chairman
It is now official: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Lagos Assembly lawmaker ‘might have contracted COVID-19 from late Bayo Osinowo’ – Colleague
The lawmaker representing Kosofe Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Tunde Braimoh, whose death was announced in the early hours of Friday might have…
Magu threatens hunger strike
Apparently seeing that the Presidency may keep him in detention indefinitely until he answers allegations made against him by the Attorney-General, Vanguard gathered yesterday that…
Magu battles for bail as EFCC chiefs face panel
N4b allegation: Osinbajo demands probe 16 top officials before Salami committee Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, who is…
Day 4: Panel grills ‘Magu’s 7 Untouchables’
......7 Untouchables accused of blackmail, extortion of money from suspects; appropriating exhibits, selling off forfeited / seized assets …Asked to explain role in exploits…
Adesina…Waiting for a fresh term at AfDB
As the time draws near for a final decision to be taken on the leadership of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the campaign to ensure Dr. Akinwumi Adesina gets the nod to lead…
I can’t speak on Magu, says police spokesman
Police spokesman Frank Mba, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), said he was not competent to speak on issues concerning Magu since he was neither the spokesman of the Economic and…