Year: 2024

Call for Independent Investigation into EFCC’s Conduct

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    Concerned citizens and stakeholders are calling for an independent investigation into the operations and conduct of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria. Amidst growing concerns about the agency’s effectiveness and impartiality, there is a pressing need for a thorough review of its recent actions and past investigations. Recent events, including the controversial investigation into VDM’s video and the agency’s handling of cases such as the killing of a colleague over a suspect’s property, the raid on the Lagos Hotel, and the death of an operative…

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WHAT THE HELL IS THE EFCC UP TO WITH YAHAYA BELLO?

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  Earlier today, former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State voluntarily presented himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, at its headquarters. For reasons best known to that most disgusting and utterly pathetic excuse for a law enforcement agency that is actually just a cesspit of graft and corruption, they neither interrogated nor took him into custody but asked him to go. They asked the man they had declared wanted to go home! I am informed that right now, the same EFCC are at the Kogi State Government…

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Eid-el-Maulud: Grace Ike Felicitates Muslim Faithful, Preaches Peace, Unity, Tolerance

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By Ebriku John Friday The Vice Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Correspondent Chapel, Comrade Grace Ike has felicitated the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid-el-Maulud. Ike, who is the immediate past chairperson of the House of Representatives Press Corps and an activist, in a message on the Eid-el-Maulud celebration urged the Muslim brothers and sisters to imbibe the teaching of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him) on love, peace tolerance and unity and also use the celebration to pray for Nigeria’s economic revival. She said “I…

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Maiduguri Flood: Hon Betara Donates N100m To Victims, Commiserates With Gov. Zulum, Others

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Following the devastating impact of the recent Maiduguri Flood, Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Aliyu Muktar Betara on Thursday donated the sum of N100 million to support the victims of the flood. Hon. Betara who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State made the donation to Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State during an on-the-spot assessment of the flood disaster in Maiduguri. While expressing grief over the death and displacement of thousands of Maiduguri residents, Hon. Betara applauded the prompt intervention…

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NATIONAL LOTTERY TRUST FUND ORGANIZES SENSITIZATION ON STRENGTHENING LOTTERY ACTIVITIES ACROSS NIGERIA

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  The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) organized a sensitization aimed at strengthening and exposing the activities of lottery across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Declaring the event open, Executive Secretary, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, revealed that NLTF has successfully carried out several intervention projects across the country funded by the percentage of betting proceeds remitted to the government. He emphasized that these proceeds are used for GOOD CAUSES across the country. He cautioned Nigerians not to be carried away by the benefits of gaming alone but rather to engage…

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MEDIA RELEASE – Setting the Record Straight: NUJ’s Response to Baseless Allegations

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We have noted with concern recent online reports alleging an ‘illegal’ extension of the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) by six weeks. In a time when some non-democratic regimes seek to extend power illegitimately for years or even indefinitely, it is ironic, and almost laughable, that the NUJ is being accused of extending the tenure of its leadership by six weeks. It must be noted that the same Isiguzo who is being accused of attempting to elongate his tenure had during the 2023 Constitutional…

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Dr Bravo Gabriel Oluohu Bags Afrila Outstanding Leadership Hero’s Award

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By Ebriku John Friday The Managing Director/Chief Executive officer (CEO) of Well Intervention Limited, Hon Dr Gabriel Bravo Oluohu has been honoured with the prestigious AFRILA Outstanding Leadership Hero’s Award 2024 for his exemplary and development-driven impact in Nigeria and Africa at large. Hon Bravo, who was honoured in recognition of his outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to social justice, community development and advocacy for the betterment of Africa, by the organisers of the annual African Legendary Awards (AFRILA) 2024 during a ceremony held in Abuja. Presenting the award plague…

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THINGS FALL APART: WHERE IS THE MODERN DAY OBIERIKA?

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By: Taiwo Akerele “When they had eaten, Obierika pointed at the two heavy bags. That is money from your yams, he said, I sold the big ones as soon as you left, later on I sold some of the seed yams and gave out others to share-croppers, I shall do that every year until you return, but I thought you would need money now and so I brought it. Who knows what may happen tomorrow?…’’ Over the summer while flying across the Mediterranean sea enroute London, United Kingdom, midway into…

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Reps Minority Caucus Reject New Petrol Prices, Says Decision Is Ill-timed, Insensitive

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By Ebriku John Friday The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives vehemently condemns the recent announcement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to increase the price of petrol. This was stated in a statement signed by Rep Kingsley Chinda, Minority Leader, House of Representatives, yesterday, titled: “Reverse Petrol Prices Now”, saying the development was not only ill-timed but also grossly insensitive to the harsh economic conditions currently being experienced by Nigerians across the country. “At a time when the nation is grappling with unprecedented economic challenges, including rising…

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NATIONAL LOTTERY TRUST FUND REINSTATES COMMITMENT TO UNITE NIGERIANS WITH GOOD CAUSES

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  The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) reaffirmed its dedication to promoting unity and social change in Nigeria through GOOD CAUSES. The organization’s latest partnership with 2et Media Network Ltd to premiere the movie “When Wolves Cry” is a testament to this commitment. The movie, which tackles the pressing issue of fake news, aligns with NLTF’s mission to address social challenges through art and culture. By supporting this project, the NLTF aims to promote media literacy, critical thinking, and fact-based storytelling. NLTF Executive Secretary Tosin Adeyanju commended the movie and…

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