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EFCC Bursts Syndicate of 792 Cryptocurrency Investment, Romance Fraud Suspects in Lagos, Arrests 193 Chinese, Arabs, Filipinos, Others The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the Commission, in a landmark raid, arrested 792 suspects for their alleged involvement in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in a surprise operation at their hideout, an imposing seven-storey edifice known as Big Leaf Building, on No.7, Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos , following verifiable intelligence received by the Commission . Speaking during a media briefing…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja after former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. The renaming of the University after the former Head of State is subject to confirmation by the Senate. General Yakubu Gowon a former Head of State and Nigeria’s leader during the civil war between 1967-1970 recently celebrated his 90th birthday. He became head of State following the Coup and Counter Coup of 1966 which led to the death of the then Prime Minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Western Regional Leader, Samuel Ladoke Akintola, Minister of…

FOSAD Felicitates Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu on His Appointment as President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Pledges Unwavering Support The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) congratulates Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu on his recent appointment as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organization representing the interests of the Igbo people worldwide. This appointment is a testimony to his sterling leadership qualities, unwavering commitment to the Igbo cause, and his long-standing contributions to the socio-political and cultural development of the South-East region. FOSAD describes Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu’s appointment as a triumph for the Igbo nation. The new President…

Senator Augustine O. Akobundu, representing Abia Central Senatorial District and Deputy Chairman of the Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Elder Nkumogu Obadiah Kalu Mbila on the occasion of his Igba Uche (Traditional Retirement) Ceremony. In a goodwill message dated 12th December 2024, Senator Akobundu praised Elder Obadiah Mbila’s exemplary service, describing it as a testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment to the peace, progress, and development of his people, the state, and the nation at large. “It is fitting that Elder Nkumogu Obadiah Kalu Mbila is being celebrated with such…

A former national vice chairman (South East) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu, has emerged as the new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Chukwu replaces Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after a brief illness. He emerged during the Ime-Obi meeting held in Enugu on Saturday. The National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Enugu late on Saturday. The statement reads: “Nze Ozichukwu is to exhaust the Imo State balance of 27 days which ends on January 10, 2025. The emergence…

50th Birthday: Hon. Dike Chidozie Okwara Celebrates Nnate Mba With Heartfelt Tribute In a moving tribute, Hon. Dike Chidozie Okwara, popularly known as Dike Ohafia, has celebrated the 50th birthday of his dear brother, Nnate Mba a.k.a. Cubana. In a heartfelt message made available to newsmen, Okwara praised Cubana’s dedication to shared values, political ideology, and passion for positive change, describing him as a beacon of inspiration. Marking the milestone, Okwara reflected on the life and legacy of Nnate Mba, noting that his five decades of life have only served to refine his wisdom, deepen his empathy, and strengthen his…

Nigerian senator walks out of chamber over Wike’s demolitions in FCT   The lawmaker representing Federal Capital Territory, Senator Ireti Kingibe, walked out of the Senate chamber angrily on Thursday after being prevented from presenting a motion. Mrs Kingibe raised a point of order to allow her to present a motion asking the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, to suspend the ongoing demolition of structures in Abuja, particularly an estate around the Life Camp area owned by the late Paul Ogbebor, a retired colonel. The senator said she raised the issue during Wednesday’s plenary, but the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio,…

President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday present the N47.9 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, disclosed at a plenary on Thursday. “The president has made his intention known to the National Assembly to present the 2025 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly on the 17th of December, 2024,” Akpabio said. Tinubu had weeks ago, forwarded to both chambers of the National Assembly, the 20224 – 2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper where the sum of N26.1tn was proposed as the total expenditure profile for the 2025 fiscal year.…

Governor Sacks Chief Of Staff, SSG, Five Commissioners, Reshuffles Cabinet Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has reshuffled his cabinet, scrapped the Chief of Staff (CoS) portfolio, and removed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Bichi. The announcement was made during a press briefing by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday. According to the statement, the reshuffle is part of Governor Yusuf’s strategy to realign his administration for “optimum performance” and deliver “more dividends of democracy” to the people of Kano State. “This is the first major reshuffle of my cabinet, and it takes immediate effect,” Governor…