Day: May 7, 2025

JUST IN: Labour Party suspends Otti, Nwokocha, Kingibe, others

Tolu Adebayo

The Labour Party has suspended six top members, including Abia Governor Alex Otti and Senators Ireti Kingibe and Darlington Nwokocha. Others suspended include Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowumi. The suspension takes immediate effect and bans them from all party activities indefinitely. The party’s National Executive Council (NEC) acted on recommendations from a disciplinary committee formed on May 2, 2025. Five-Man Committee Investigated Allegations National Secretary Umar Farouk Ibrahim signed the statement confirming the disciplinary action on Wednesday. The five-man committee, led by Deputy National Chairman Dr. Ayo…

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Nigeria clears all of 2.59 Trillion Naira IMF Debt

Tolu Adebayo

Nigeria has cleared its entire $1.61 billion debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), worth N2.59 trillion. The Ministry of Finance confirmed the full repayment in a statement released late on May 6, 2025. This move marks the end of Nigeria’s reliance on IMF emergency borrowing since the global economic downturn. The loans came through IMF’s Rapid Financing Instrument and Extended Credit Facility from 2020 to 2023. The funds helped Nigeria manage inflation, pandemic-related shocks, and declining oil revenues. Nigeria repaid the debt earlier than scheduled, with payments originally planned…

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Uniport Student gets arrested alongside his parents and girlfriend for internet fraud

Tolu Adebayo

A student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Gift Kenneth has been jailed alongside his mother and girlfriend for defrauding an American lady, Lucinda Ann Garnes Henrichson, of around $902,935 (about N371 million). He and the two others – his mother, Dora Animam, and girlfriend, Spice Chimzi Dandy Igwe – were sentenced by Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court, Asaba, Delta State, on Thursday, July 22, for internet fraud. A statement by the Head, Media and Publicity, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Wilson Uwujaren said…

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Osun state Students Score High in National Exam Rankings.

Tolu Adebayo

Osun State has made a remarkable leap in its national education rankings, climbing from 33rd position in early 2022 to 7th in the 2024 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) results released by the National Examinations Council (NECO). This significant achievement underscores Governor Ademola Adeleke’s commitment to revitalizing the state’s education sector, a key promise from his 2022 gubernatorial campaign. Governor Adeleke’s pledge to bring Osun into the single-digit rankings has demonstrably begun to bear fruit. The “Standard Educational Performance Ranking of States in 2024 SSCE” report from NECO confirms this…

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Kwara Lawmaker Ogbeni Seun Ogunniyi Congratulates Dr. Remi Oni on Chieftaincy Title Okanlomo of Offaland

Tolu Adebayo

Kwara Lawmaker Ogbeni Seun Ogunniyi Congratulates Dr. Remi Oni on Chieftaincy Title Okanlomo of Offaland The Honourable Member representing Ojomu-Balogun Constituency at the Kwara State House of Assembly and Chairman, House Committee on Health and Nutrition, Ogbeni Seun Ogunniyi, has congratulated Chief Dr. Oluremi Oyindasola Oni on his investiture as the Okanlomo of Offa, conferred by His Royal Majesty, Oba Mufutau Mohammed Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, Ajagungbade I the Olofa of Offa, and the Olofa-in-Council. The colourful chieftaincy ceremony took place at the Olofa’s Palace on Saturday, May 3, 2025, followed…

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Boko Haram guns down Army Captain in Borno State in the early hour of today Wednesday 7th May, 2025

Tolu Adebayo

Boko Haram guns down Army Captain in Borno State in the early hour of today Wednesday 7th May, 2025. The terrorists killed the army captain in Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The terrorists who struck in the early hours of today also killed a soldier. Confirming the incident, the Emir of Gwoza, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, said the assailants stormed the area around 1am and engaged the troops. It’s true that my people in Izge community came under Boko Haram attack around 1am. Unfortunately,…

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EFCC Drops Fraud Allegation Against Gospel Executive EeZeeTee, Files New Charges Over Forex Violations

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In a surprising twist in the legal saga involving popular gospel music executive Ezekiel Onyedikachi, widely known as EeZeeTee, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dropped its earlier fraud allegations involving gospel star Mercy Chinwo, and instead arraigned him on charges related to foreign exchange violations and failure to disclose financial transactions. EFCC Shifts Focus to Forex and Regulatory Breaches Initially, the EFCC had accused EeZeeTee, Chief Executive of EeZee Global Concept Ltd, of diverting funds belonging to Mercy Chinwo. However, at the Federal High Court in Lagos…

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Terrorism Trial: Court Admits More Evidence Against Nnamdi Kanu

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The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed at the Federal High Court in Abuja with Justice James Omotosho presiding. The prosecution continued its efforts to link Kanu to terrorism and incitement of violence across Nigeria. Prosecution Presents Malami’s Letter Accusing Kanu of Terrorism Led by senior lawyer Adegboyega Awomolo, the prosecution recalled a key witness identified as BBB, who read from a letter written by former Attorney General Abubakar Malami.Dated June 17, 2021, the letter accused Kanu of terrorism, murder, and inciting…

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Nigeria Issues Cholera Warning as Rainy Season Approaches

Tolu Adebayo

Nigeria Issues Cholera Warning as Rainy Season Approaches Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health alert, warning of a potential surge in cholera cases during the upcoming rainy season. The agency’s concern stems from the confluence of endemic cholera, predicted flooding, and limited access to clean water and sanitation in many communities. Director General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, announced the alert at a press briefing in Abuja. He highlighted that cholera, a highly contagious bacterial infection, remains a persistent problem in Nigeria,…

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Pilot Error and Company Oversight Blamed for Crash That Killed Herbert Wigwe — U.S. Investigators

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The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that the helicopter crash which killed Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe, his wife Doreen, their son Chizi, and three others, was caused by pilot error due to spatial disorientation, and compounded by safety oversight failures by the operating company. Final Report Points to Visual Flight in Poor Weather In its final report released on Wednesday, the NTSB stated that the pilot flew under visual flight rules (VFR) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) — a scenario requiring specific navigational instruments and…

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House of Representatives Unveils Measures to Resolve Rivers Crisis and Bolster National Security

Tolu Adebayo

House of Representatives Unveils Measures to Resolve Rivers Crisis and Bolster National Security In a decisive move to restore democratic order amid escalating political tensions in Rivers State, the House of Representatives has outlined key steps to address the ongoing crisis. Speaker Hon. Tajudeen Abbas announced these initiatives during the lawmakers’ reconvening after the Easter and Sallah break, emphasizing the urgency of stabilizing the oil-rich region. The announcement comes as stakeholders in Rivers State and beyond continue to call for reconciliation. Udengs Eradiri, a former President of the Ijaw Youths…

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial Intensifies as Prosecution Unveils Incriminating Evidence

Tolu Adebayo

Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial Intensifies as Prosecution Unveils Incriminating Evidence Abuja, Nigeria – The ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), escalated on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with Justice James Omotosho overseeing proceedings. Prosecutors continued to build their case against Kanu, accusing him of terrorism, murder, and inciting violence against Nigerian security forces, presenting a series of documents and recordings aimed at linking him to acts of unrest. During the session, a key witness identified only as BBB,…

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