Author: Musa Bello

The embattled National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is set for another political persecution as Judicial Commission of Inquiry on public property and assets recovery commence sitting on Monday. Earlier this month, Governor Yusuf inaugurated two judicial commissions of inquiry (JCI) to investigate instances of misappropriation of public properties and assets, political violence, and missing persons between 2015 and 2023. During the inauguration of the JCI members, Governor Yusuf pledged to hold accountable anyone found culpable, emphasizing his commitment to uncovering and prosecuting those responsible for political violence in the state before and during…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially acknowledged the return of $760,000, which was initially paid as advanced school fees by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for his children at the American International School, Abuja. Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC, confirmed this development in Abuja on Friday. The EFCC spokesman said “The school has refunded the entire $760,000 to the EFCC’s recovery account.” Earlier, the American International School of Abuja had requested the EFCC to provide authentic banking details for the refund of fees paid for the former governor’s children. Allegedly, Bello paid $720,000…

The Managing Director, Abubakar Rimi Television, a state own broadcast station, Alh. Mustapha Adamu is being queried by the state Anti-corruption Commission. Adamu, who is being accused of mismanagement and diversion of fund was said to have been detained by anti-graft following a petition filed against him by the joint union of the station, Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ and Radio Television and Theatre Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU). Although, a text message sent to the Chairman of the agency, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin-Gado was not replied, a reliable source at the agency revealed the Adamu was answering questions over…

Executive Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin-Gado has disclosed that despite commitment of the commission to bring corruption and those behind the practice to book, the act of corruption is strongly fighting back. The Anti-Graft boss gave the revelation on Friday while addressing journalists on the sudden withdrawal of about 40 police officers attached to the commission. In a release issued by spokesperson of Kano police command, SO Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun directed the withdrawal of the police officers as part of routine staff audit to…

President Bola Tinubu has appointment Dr. Innocent Bariate Barikor as the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA). The President has also appointed of Prince Ebitimi Amgbare as the Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority (NDRBDA). These appointments were made known in a statement signed by the President’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday. He said the President expects that the new heads of these important agencies will discharge their duties with utmost fidelity to the nation and unfailing adherence to the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and excellent service to the…

Kano State Government has assured residents of its frantic efforts to restore water supply to addressing the excruciating difficulties residents battle with scarcity of clean water in the state. Amid the acute shortage still, the government said a whooping sum of N1.2 billion is being expended on water resources and supply monthly. The State Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr Ali Haruna Makoda, disclosed this while reacting to the situation of water supply and pains of residents in the state. Although, Makoda emphasized government’s state what he described as tirelessly efforts to address the current scarcity of the essential commodity,…

One hundred and nineteen inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centres, Suleja, in Niger State after a rainstorm wreaked havoc on the facility late Wednesday. “A heavy downpour that lasted for several hours on the night of Wednesday, 24 April 2024 has wreaked havoc on the Medium Security Custodial Centres, Suleja, Niger State, as well as surrounding buildings, destroying a part of the custodial facility, including its perimeter fence, giving way to the escape of a total of one hundred and nineteen (119) inmates of the facility,” the Deputy Superintendent of Corrections Command Public Relations Officer, FCT…

Hadi Sirika, the former Minister of Aviation, has spent the second night in the detention of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Sirika is being alleged of involving in over N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering case while serving as Minister. This development coincides with the launch of a probe by the anti-graft agency into suspected fraudulent activities linked to the failed Nigeria Air project. Insiders within the EFCC, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Sirika has been extensively questioned regarding his involvement in the troubled Nigeria Air initiative, which has generated widespread controversy. While the full extent of financial irregularities…

HortiNigeria, a horticultural interventionist organization yesterday launched a financial linkage initiative designed to enhance farmers productivity in Kaduna state. The initiative tagged ‘Boosting Financial Access’ is anchored at empowering 55 farmers including value chain actors across nine local government areas of the state. At the opening of the seven days sensitization training for the farmers, Agribusiness Coordinator, HortiNigeria, Mr. Danjuma Makama explained the initiative was part of continuous effort to the NGO to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in Kaduna State. Mr. Makama reminded the financial access training is being conducted for comprehensive awareness and understanding for producer organizations…

Stakeholders in the health sector are urging the Kano State government to deepen its commitment toward releasing the allocated funds for the health sector and women’s health in particular so as to improving healthcare service delivery in the state. The call was made on Wednesday in Kaduna at the SMART advocacy workshop on improved women’s health services for members of Kano State-Led Accountability Mechanism KanSLAM championed by Pathfinder International in collaboration with Center for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI). While commending the state government for allocating 16.46% of its annual budget size to the health sector, the group urged…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC has called for proper synergy among armed forces and para-military agencies to stem the tide of corruption in Nigeria. The call was made by the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, Wednesday at the opening ceremony of a 3-day workshop on “21st Century Policing: Capacity Building Techniques and Brand Management for Security Image Makers” holding in Abuja. Dr. Aliyu, who spoke through the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Okwudiri Okparaodu, said the Commission was willing to work with other sister agencies in the security sector to prevent…

In a significant move, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has dethroned 15 district heads over various allegations, including insubordination, involvement in land racketeering, aiding insecurity, and the conversion of public properties. The announcement came through a statement issued by the governor’s press secretary, Abubakar Bawa, on Tuesday evening. Among the affected district heads are Unguwar Lalle, Yabo, Wamakko, Tulluwa, lllela, Dogon Daji, Kebbe, Alkammu, and Giyawa. Notably, some of these district heads were appointed during the tenure of former Governor Aminu Tambuwal. According to the statement, the removal was attributed to the haphazard nature of their appointments and…

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo has suspended Dana Airline operations due to concerns surrounding the safety and financial viability of their operations. One of the airline’s craft with registration number 5N BKI skidded off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning. The affected aircraft, identified as a McDonald Douglas (MD-83) had a total of 83 passengers on board at the time of the event. According to Mr. Kingsley Ezenwa, the spokesman for the airline, all passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without any injuries. In a statement issued by Dana…

Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf has arrived the United States of America for a high powered symposium organized by the US Institute of Peace. The three days conference being attended by Governors of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa,and Plateau states, were designed to address insecurity in Northern Nigeria and better options to mitigate the challenge. A statement by Director Media and Publicity, Kano Government house, Sanusi Bature, the intensive executive engagement will enable the Governors of some of the troubled states deep understanding on the dynamics of security threats, it’s socioeconomic dimensions, and near-term opportunities…

An incident occurred today at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport involving an airplane operated by Dana Airline. The aircraft McDonald Douglas (MD-83) with registration number 5N-BKI, had a total of 83 passengers on board at the time of the event. According to Mr. Kingsley Ezenwa, the spokesman for the airline, all passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without any injuries. Ezenwa expressed regret over the runway incursion incident. “Dana Air regrets to inform the public of a runway incursion involving one of our aircraft, registration number 5N BKI, which was flying from Abuja to Lagos today, 23/04/24,”…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a further reduction in diesel and aviation fuel prices to N940 and N980 per litre, respectively. This follows its highly heralded price cut to N1,000 just two weeks ago. Customers purchasing five million litres or more from the refinery would see a price increase of N940, while those purchasing one million litres or more will see a price increase of N970. Speaking on the new development, the Head of Communication, Mr Anthony Chiejina, explained that the new price aligns with the company’s commitment to cushion the effect of economic hardship in Nigeria. “I can confirm…

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to serve a copy of the charge against the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on his lawyer, Abdulwahab Mohamed. This follows the absence of Bello in court for his arraignment on Tuesday. He was absent from court for his arraignment on a 19-count charge of alleged money laundering to the tune of ₦84bn. The judge relied on section 384 (4 and 5) of the Administrative and Criminal Justice Act 2015, directing the counsel to the immediate past…

The Police Command in Niger state has confirmed a heartbreaking incident where five children found suffocated inside a locked car. Wasiu Abiodun, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) affirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. The Kpakungu Division Office of the Police Command received a distressing report around 6.30 p.m. on Sunday, indicating that five children, aged between five and 13 years, were trapped inside a Honda Civic vehicle with registration No. GO 778 ABC at Gurara Albishir area of Minna. According to Mr. Abiodun, the children were discovered to have suffocated in the…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun believes the country is not “mature” for state policing despite the myriad of security challenges facing it. He spoke on Monday during a national dialogue on state police held in Abuja with the theme ‘Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing in Nigeria’. “On the issue of state police, it is the submission of the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) that Nigeria is not yet mature and ready for the establishment of state-controlled police,” the IGP, represented by AIG Ben Okolo, said at the event organised by the Speaker of the…

President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 depart Abuja for the Kingdom of the Netherlands on an official visit. The President will also attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting scheduled for April 28-29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Monday, said, “On the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, President Tinubu will engage in high-level discussions with the Prime Minister, as well as hold separate meetings with His Royal Majesty, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Kingdom. “The Queen is the United…