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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that corrupt politicians are now hiding stolen public funds in cryptocurrencies to evade probes. Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, made the allegation during an AU Anti-Corruption Day event on Thursday in Ibadan. Represented by the Commission’s Acting Zonal Director in its Ibadan office, Hajiya Hauwa Ringim, the anti-graft agency boss said that virtual assets were becoming a preferred channel for hiding illicit wealth. Olukoyede described virtual assets as digital monetary representations that could be traded or transferred, stressing that while not criminal, they become dangerous when used fraudulently. He…
Napoli have asked Galatasaray to provide bank guarantees, as they try to seal a €75m move for Victor Osimhen. The Turkish champions are ready to pay the fee which is Osimhen’s release clause. But they want to spread payment over five years. Napoli have reportedly rejected that offer and football transfer, Fabrizio Romano, has now said the Serie A side are demanding assurances. Romano wrote on X: “The deal for Victor Osimhen has never been off so far as talks are still underway with Napoli. “Italian club insist to have bank guarantees as key step to accept €75m in five…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered that hearing notices be served on all parties in a suit filed by former Rivers Federal lawmaker, Farah Dagogo, challenging the constitutionality of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency and the imposition of a Sole Administrator in Rivers State. The directive came as the court noted the absence of the third and fourth respondents, which are the Nigerian Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. Presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, emphasized that the hearing notices are to ensure proper representation at the next sitting. During…
A former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Olabode George, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to remain in the party and work for the progress of the party. George also appealed to other PDP leaders, including former Senate President, Sen. David Mark, the arrowhead of a coalition of opposition parties which has adopted African Democratic Congress (ADC) for 2027, to return to the party. He spoke at a social engagement tagged “Restitution of Restoration” on Thursday in Lagos. George said PDP remained a strong political platform, offering great opportunities for members. According to George, it is only in the PDP…
The management of the University of Port Harcourt has clarified that Cynthia Chukwundah, who was recently involved in a fire incident with her boyfriend at Choba, is not a student of the institution. Earlier reports had claimed that Chukwundah was a 300-level student of the University. But UniPort, in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Head of Information, Publications, and Public Relations, Sammy Kpenu, urged members of the public to desist from spreading unverified information and instead allow law enforcement agencies to carry out a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident. The university reaffirmed its commitment to the…
Singer, Michael Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has claimed that he was blacklisted by both fans and music industry practitioners after he left his former record label, Jonzing World, in a controversial manner. He explained that some fans cancelled him and some of his colleagues distanced themselves from him during the period. Speaking in a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Ruger said, “After leaving the label [Jonzing World], there were a lot of comments about it. Some people were saying, ‘This is the last year you’re going to tour’, ‘This is the end’, ‘You’re finished’, this and that.…
Air Peace has announced a temporary suspension of all inbound and outbound flights at its Lagos hub on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in light of the upcoming local government elections in the state. The airline made the disclosure in a public notice shared via its official X handle on Thursday. According to the statement, flight operations will be halted from 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. due to government-imposed movement restrictions across Lagos State. “We wish to inform our esteemed customers and the general public that there will be no scheduled flight operations into and out of Lagos on Saturday, July…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has okayed the appointment of Dr Suleiman Wali Sani, as the new Chief of Staff in charge of Government House, Kano. This was contained in a statement by his spokesperson Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa in Kano on Thursday. DAILY POST reports that Sani, a medical doctor and policy expert, brings over four decades of distinguished public service to the new role. “His appointment is a testament to his commitment to public service and professional excellence. With a strong background in health policy, civil service reform, and social development. “He is well-positioned to support the governor in strengthening…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Alhaji Mukhtar Garba, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for failing to appoint ambassadors more than two years into his administration. He blamed the development for Nigeria’s diplomatic challenges and recent visa restrictions imposed by countries such as the United States and the United Arab Emirates on Nigerians. Speaking to reporters on Thursday in Jalingo, Garba said Nigeria’s absence of substantive ambassadors has left the country vulnerable in diplomatic engagements, making it easier for foreign governments to implement restrictive policies without negotiation. “Diplomatic negotiations usually happen before such policies are announced. But when…
Youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called for calm over the controversy surrounding the installation of a Nigerian traditional leader, Eze Chukwudi Ihenetu, as ‘Eze Ndi Igbo Ghana’ (King of the Igbo People in Ghana). This comes amid the widespread protests and public outcry across parts of Ghana over the installation. The development, which has drawn criticism from youth groups and cultural advocates, is being opposed by protesters who say the presence of a foreign monarch undermines Ghana’s sovereignty and traditional chieftaincy institutions. However, in a statement issued on Thursday, the National President of Ohanaeze…