The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has seized the international passport of former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement during his tenure. Okowa is being probed over the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion from the 13 percent derivation fund allocated to Delta State between 2015…
The Federal Government has suspended 13 students from the Federal Government College in Enugu for six weeks following allegations of bullying, which surfaced in a viral video. The suspension was ordered by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and was announced in a statement by the Ministry of Education’s Director of Press and Public…
Following his inauguration, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has dismissed all permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state’s civil service, as well as all political appointees of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. This major move took place on Wednesday, just hours after the governor announced his initial list of appointees, which he plans to submit to…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has issued a stern warning to flight crew members, particularly pilots, regarding the practice of working for multiple airlines simultaneously with the same approved privileges, including simulators and proficiency checks that are endorsed on their licenses. The NCAA emphasized that this practice poses a serious safety risk and will be…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a prophetess, Mrs. Folashade Adekola, after a tragic incident involving the death of a woman, Jumoke Adesuwa, and her newborn baby. Both died after Jumoke experienced childbirth complications inside the prophetess’s church, located in the Oke-Aro area of Akure. According to the police, Jumoke’s brother reported the incident…
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that a new terrorist organization, identified as ‘Lukarawa’, has begun recruiting new members to strengthen its fighting forces. Despite this, the military has emphasized that it is actively monitoring the situation and is working alongside other security agencies and state governments to curb the group’s recruitment efforts. Last Thursday, the…
The House of Representatives is preparing to deliberate on a bill that aims to secure a sustainable funding source for the National Youth Service Corps. The bill, titled “The NYSC Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill 2024,” focuses on training and empowering corps members to enhance their skills and employability. Sponsored by the representative of Nasarawa/Toro Federal…
A new report by the Nigeria Economic Summit Group, in partnership with Stanbic IBTC, highlights ongoing economic challenges faced by businesses in Nigeria, including high inflation, rising interest rates, and the instability of the Naira in the foreign exchange market. The October NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor reveals that the business environment remains weak, with…
Former Flying Eagles player, Gift Atulewa, has passed away at the age of 38. Azuka Chiemeka, who serves as the spokesperson for the Delta State Football Association, confirmed the news. He explained that Atulewa succumbed to complications from high blood pressure early on Tuesday morning, around 7 a.m. Azuka explained that Atulewa’s passing comes just…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited saw a positive close on Monday, adding N83 billion to investor wealth. This marked the market’s third consecutive day in the green, following a period characterized by sell-offs and rebalancing of portfolios. Despite these gains, the NGX All-Share Index had recorded a weekly dip of 0.20 percent and a 0.38 percent…
