The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a fresh charge against former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. Naija News reports that the new charge accused Emefiele of approving the printing of N684,590,000 at a rate of N18.96 billion, among other allegations. The anti-graft agency also accused Emefiele of unlawfully approving the withdrawal N124.8 billion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation. Emefiele will be arraigned on a new four-count charge before Justice Maryann Anenih According ..read more

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has staunchly defended the Lagos-Calabar Super Highway project against critics, whom he described as “unpatriotic Nigerians,” accusing them of prioritizing political interests over national development. Naija News reports that the Minister’s remarks were conveyed by his Special Adviser (Media), Orji Uchenna Orji, amid growing public criticism over the project’s feasibility and transparency. Speaking in Abuja, Orji dismissed the negative sentiments expressed by some politicians and critics as “baseless thoughts” of individuals who lack a comprehensive ..read more

The Kogi State House of Assembly has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove the wanted tag placed on the former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello. The House made the resolution during it’s plenary on Tuesday. They warned the anti-graft agency not to allow itself to become a tool of political vendetta. The House also condemned a request asking the military to get involved in the case. In their resolutions, the lawmakers stated, “The EFCC, IGP, Immigration, NSA and other agencies conscripted into this melodrama be so informed and involved to act accordingly. “Th ..read more

It was a night to forget for Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium earlier today, April 23, as they were humiliated by their London rivals, Arsenal. Arsenal needed to beat Chelsea to remain on top of the Premier League table, and The Blues needed to win the game to continue to push for a European spot. In the first half of the encounter, coach Mauricio Porchetino’s side conceded an early goal in the 8th minute courtesy of Leandro Trossard’s strike. Interestingly, the earlier goal brought the best out of Chelsea as they played more composed than Arsenal, creating a couple of good chances for themsel ..read more

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has reshuffled his cabinet. The move was made public in a statement released on Tuesday evening by the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Tammy Danagogo. Naija News understands the reshuffling of the cabinet is in response to the ongoing political turmoil in the State. Fubara, in the statement, ordered the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of the state, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, to move to the Ministry of Special Duties within the Governor’s Office. Isaac Kamalu, who previously served as the Commissioner for Finance, has been ..read more

A student of Lead British International School, Gwarimpa, Abuja, who was the victim in a bullying case, has issued a stern ultimatum to the school’s management to probe the incident. Naija News reports that the victim, through her lawyers at Deji Adeyanju and Partners law firm, has demanded a thorough investigation and strict sanctions against the eleven students involved, giving the school a 48-hour window to respond before pursuing legal action. According to Punch Newspaper, the student, who remains unnamed for privacy, expressed in her letter, that she has been left emotionally and physica ..read more

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has denied claims of shunning the invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Naija News reports that the EFCC had said Yahaya Bello was invited for interrogation on January 27 this year but shunned the summon, thereby declaring him a fugitive after the attempt to arrest him in his Abuja residence failed. In a statement on Tuesday signed by his media office, Ohiare Michael, the embattled former Governor, said the allegations were blatant lies and challenged the anti-graft agency to produce a copy of the inv ..read more

Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has advised his successor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, to sheath his sword against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, for the benefit of the state. Naija News reports that Ortom gave the advice on Tuesday at a public lecture organised by his former appointees to celebrate his 63rd birthday in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The former Governor thanked Alia for the goodwill message sent on his birthday, stressing that it is essential for him to reconcile with Akume for the development of the state. O ..read more

The Agbor Stakeholders Forum (ASF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to have a change of heart and release former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele. The group described the situation as the most significant political witch-hunt in Nigeria’s history, noting that no other Central Bank of Nigeria governor has faced such extensive investigation before. Kanene Kachikwu, speaking for the group, criticized the government’s attempt to target Emefiele for political reasons, citing Deloitte Consulting’s engagement to audit CBN’s forex transactions during Emefiele’s tenure.  ..read more

A lecturer at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Mfonobong Udoudom, has been suspended by the university management following his alleged harassment of a female student, which was captured in a viral video. The lecturer, reportedly from the General Studies division, was captured in his office wearing only boxers with the lady involved shielded from the camera. Although the exact date of the incident could not be verified independently, the University has confirmed its occurrence. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by the Acting Public Relations Officer, Chief Okwun Omeaku, th ..read more