Senate Panel Clarifies: N210tr unaccounted, not stolen by NNPCL
“This committee never said NNPCL stole the money but is requesting it to account for it,” Senator Wadada said.
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Canadian judge calls Nigerian Police ‘evil force,’ denies ex-SARS officer residency
“Mr Eriator, as a member of the police force, was complicit in those crimes because he could not have been unaware,” the Canadian judge said.
Presidency denies claim Tinubu ended 5-year US visa policy for Americans
The Presidency says President Tinubu has not stopped issuing 5-year visas to US citizens, dismissing reports linking Nigeria’s visa policy to alleged non-reciprocity from the US.
EFCC chair: Politicians now stash stolen funds in crypto wallets
EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede has warned that corrupt politicians and fraudsters are now hiding stolen funds in cryptocurrencies to evade detection. He spoke during Africa Anti-Corruption Day in Kaduna.
FG urges review as US, UAE tighten visa rules for Nigerians
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, met with the US Ambassador to address the changes, pledging improved compliance and secure documentation.
Nigeria and others require $32.8bn to power 300 million Africans
Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu says $15.5bn out of $32.8bn needed for Mission 300 must come from private investors.
NYSC raises alarm over growing rejection of corps members by employers
NYSC DG lamented that rejections deny corps members valuable experience, while inspections revealed issues such as failure to provide welfare, inhumane treatment.
Varsities kick as FG raises cut-off mark to 150, sets admission age at 16
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced the new policy during its meeting in Abuja.
Ghanaians protest ‘foreign rule’ after Igbo chief crowned king in Accra
Ghanaian youth groups have taken to the streets in protest following the installation of Eze Chukwudi Ihenetu as Igbo King in Accra. Demonstrators say “foreign thrones” undermine Ghana’s sovereignty.
EFCC chairman says Yahoo Boys are scaring off foreign investors from Nigeria
“The menace of internet fraud among our youth… is a stain on us as a people and as a nation,” said EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede.