Author: David Great

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced the trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, over an alleged N33.8 billion fraud. The trial, which began on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, was marked by the testimony of the first prosecution witness, Abubakar Kweido, an EFCC operative. Mamman, who served as Minister of Power between 2019 and 2021, was arraigned on July 11, 2024, on a 12-count charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering involving N33,804,830,503.73. The funds were reportedly diverted from the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power plant projects, financed by a loan from China’s Exim Bank.…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the increase of NYSC members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 with effect from July 2024. According to a statement signed by the NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, on Wednesday, the approval was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta, in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. Before the increase, corps members were paid a monthly allowance of N33,000 following an upward review of minimum wage to N30,000…

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rethink his administration’s support for corporations like Coca-Cola, which it accuses of flouting Nigerian laws and endangering public health. In a recent statement, CAPPA criticized Coca-Cola’s renewed $1 billion investment pledge to Nigeria over five years, calling it a “recycled, unfulfilled” promise made previously to the Muhammadu Buhari administration. CAPPA claimed that Coca-Cola failed to deliver on its earlier commitment and accused the company of using the promise of investment to whitewash its tarnished reputation. “It is a matter of grave concern that the news…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a thorough investigation into allegations of bribery within the Nigerian Correctional Service. Although Mr. Tunji-Ojo did not mention any specific case, his directive follows a video shared by Martins Otse, a.k.a. VeryDarkMan, in which Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, claimed that after his sentencing, his godfather, in collaboration with the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, arranged for him to serve his six-month sentence in a private apartment. Bobrisky said, “There’s jealousy involved. When I got to court, I admitted guilt, hoping for either a fine or community service. However,…

The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed the death of one and two missing persons in a Tuesday evening flood incident around the Joyce-B/Mobil area of Ibadan. The NEMA South-West Coordinator, Kadir Olanrewaju, disclosed this to newsmen in Ibadan on Wednesday while assessing the level of damage at the scene. NAN reports that a heavy downpour on Tuesday across some areas within the Ibadan metropolis affected some residential areas, leaving inestimable property destroyed. Olanrewaju attributed the disaster to improper channelisation of drainage in the area, saying the volume of water in the area was too much for the available drainages.…

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was delighted to see his team pick up another big win. The Blues are in fine form over the past week, having beaten West Ham 3-0 and Barrow 5-0. The latter was a Carabao Cup third round clash against a lower division side. Christopher Nkunku fired in a hat-trick, while Joao Felix and Pedro Neto got goals as well. “I’m very happy with the performance, with the result,” said Maresca post-game. Nkunku hits hat-trick as Chelsea thrash Barrow in Carabao Cup “We made many changes but the idea from the team was exactly the same and…

Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has denied a bribery allegation levelled against him by a social media influencer, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. In a viral audio released by VeryDarkMan, Bobrisky alleged that some unnamed Economic and Financial Crimes Commission operatives collected N15 million from him to drop money laundering charges against him. Reacting to the viral audio in a statement on Tuesday, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, had ordered an immediate investigation into the matter. Olukoyede orders probe as Bobrisky alleges N15m bribe against EFCC…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of bribery involving some of the commission’s officers made by popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, otherwise known as Bobrisky. The allegations were raised by Bobrisky, in a viral video circulating nationwide. Bobrisky, who recently completed jail term over abuse of the Naira, claimed that officers of the EFCC demanded and collected a bribe of N15 million to drop money laundering charges against him. The video, which was shared widely on social media, was powered by another online personality, Martins Vincent Otse,…

Award-winning Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has arrived in New York City to perform at an official event during the 78th United Nations General Assembly. The musician, who revealed that this would be his first time attending the assembly, expressed his excitement on his verified X handle. “Touchdown New York City for the #UN General Assembly… My first time attending should be interesting. Also performing tonight at one of the events! Catch me if you can!” the unavailable crooner posted. Davido joins fellow Nigerian disc jockey and musician, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, who…

The 2027 men’s Champions League final will not be played in Milan amid uncertainties over the future of the San Siro stadium, European football’s governing body UEFA said on Tuesday. “As the Municipality of Milano could not guarantee that the San Siro stadium and its surroundings would not be affected by refurbishment works in the period of the 2027 UEFA Champions League final, it was decided not to assign the final to Milan,” the football governing body said in a statement. UEFA added it was reopening “the bidding process to appoint a suitable venue, with a decision expected in May/June…