Author: David Great

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended three suspects for alleged vote buying during the ongoing Edo governorship election. The arrests took place at a polling unit in one of the Local Government Areas (LGA), where two male suspects and one female were detained. EFCC operatives, alongside police officers, were seen removing the suspects from the polling station after they were caught allegedly distributing money to voters, a common tactic to influence the outcome of elections in Nigeria. In the lead-up to the election, civil society group Yiaga Africa had raised concerns about potential violence and vote buying.…

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (Credit Corp), Mr. Uzoma Nwagba, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for releasing N50 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Recovery Account to boost the country’s consumer credit system. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, September 19, 2024, Mr. Nwagba described the presidential directive as “strategic and fulfilling,” noting that the fund is already being put to use to assist civil servants in need of credit facilities. “We have commenced disbursement of credit facilities to civil servants, and the feedback has…

On September 22, 2024 Yemi Cardoso will mark one year in office as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria at a time of unprecedented economic headwinds. What will his scorecard look like? A while back, I was discussing with a few friends and as is the case where one or two or more Nigerians are gathered, the discussion segued naturally to the economy. It was school fees season and three of us have children schooling abroad. At some point, one of my friends blurted out. “Naira is now N1,580 to the dollar. What exactly is Cardoso doing at…

– Event to focus on innovative wellness strategies and inclusive public health practices The upcoming 2024 ThrivePath Public Health Conference, scheduled to take place virtually on Thursday, November 28th, 2024, at 6:30 PM, is poised to be a transformative gathering of public health professionals, policymakers, and community leaders. With less than 70 days to the event, excitement is building around this year’s theme, “ThrivePath: Understanding and Navigating Systems for Optimal Wellness and Growth.” The conference will shine a spotlight on some of the most urgent challenges facing public health today, particularly within Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. The keynote…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) handed over €5100 (Five Thousand, One Hundred Euros), proceeds recovered from a Nigerian romance scam, to the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Juan Ignacio Sell. The handover, led by EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, marks the success of joint efforts between the EFCC and Spanish law enforcement in recovering stolen funds for a Spanish citizen, Heinz Burchard Einhaus Uchtmann, victimized by a romance fraud scheme. In a ceremony at EFCC headquarters, Olukoyede expressed gratitude to Spain for its ongoing support and emphasized the significance of international collaboration in combating transnational crime. “Today’s handover…

President Bola Tinubu has called for a comprehensive review of the recently announced governing boards of Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, following public concerns about the fairness and balance of the nominations. The Federal Ministry of Education had earlier released the names of chairmen, Pro-Chancellors, and members of the boards of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The inauguration and retreat for the appointees had been scheduled for May 31. However, public outcry ensued, with critics pointing out that the nominations appeared lopsided, with some states receiving disproportionately higher representation compared to others. In response, President Tinubu acknowledged the feedback and ordered…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted that he was delighted to see Phil Foden back in contention. The attacker is available to play against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. City, who drew 0-0 with Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek, know they must avoid defeat to the Gunners to maintain their position at the top of the table. “Every player needs a break and rest,” Pep pointed out when asked about Foden. “Phil had some disturbance in the last few weeks but played a good 45 minutes in midweek and he was the best player last…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has confiscated no fewer than 2.49 million tablets and capsules of tramadol on the Gombe-Bauchi Expressway, estimated to be worth over ₦2 billion. Exhibiting the seized items, the Gombe State Commander of the NDLEA, Okechukwu Nkere, noted on Friday that the truck was intercepted on 13 September at about 8:30 pm, along with the driver and a passenger. Nkere stated that his men impounded the truck, which was laden with bags of salt as a decoy, following credible intelligence. He said, “Due to our suspicions about the contents, we conducted the search on…

The Lagos State Taskforce has increased its efforts to curb the rising threat of “one chance” operators and traffic-related crimes by deploying additional patrol motorcycles across key areas in the state. This action follows numerous complaints from the public after the agency’s initial rollout of Max S Bikes in August. According to the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, the reinforcements will help intensify patrol operations, particularly in high-risk areas such as Agege Motor Road, Fagba, Gbagada Expressway, Iyana-Oworo, and Oshodi Expressway. “The deployment of additional patrol units will significantly improve our ability to respond swiftly to…

Knarik Gambaryan, the mother of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, has issued a heartfelt plea for her son’s release after he has been held in Nigerian custody since February 2024. The Binance executive, detained without clear explanation, is now facing a serious health crisis, suffering from malaria, double pneumonia, and severe tonsillitis. Medical professionals have recommended surgery to remove his tonsils, but his detention persists without adequate treatment. Knarik, devastated by her son’s condition and treatment, has made an emotional appeal to the media and U.S. authorities. “It breaks my heart because they are treating my son not like a human,”…