The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has refused an application by businesswoman Aminah Momoh-Orimoloye, a British citizen, seeking release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, Momoh-Orimoloye, who is the coordinator of the Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth in Livestock Agriculture, was arrested on August 5, 2025, following a petition alleging conspiracy and diversion of funds. Investigations alleged that she, along with Abdullahi Muhammed, Auwal Ali and others still at large, diverted ₦500 million from a ₦1.663 billion foreign exchange transaction. Her counsel, Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN), argued that…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Nigeria’s biggest airline, Air Peace, has rolled out 1,000 graduate roles under its 2025/2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, a move the carrier says is a direct way of supporting the Federal Government’s suspension of the 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy on imports. Chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, for responding to the concerns of industry stakeholders and taking decisive action to protect jobs across the country. Onyema described the suspension as a “lifeline” for airlines and the broader aviation…
The people of Isheri Olofin and its environs in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State were filled with excitement as the Federal Government unveiled a 20-bed Renewed Hope Primary Healthcare Centre (RHPHC), a modern facility designed to provide accessible and quality healthcare to grassroots communities. The commissioning ceremony, organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) in collaboration with the Ogun State Government, drew community leaders, health stakeholders, and dignitaries who described the project as a “new dawn for healthcare” in the area. Speaking at the event, the Senior Special…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for its remarkable progress in digital identity management, confirming that more than 126 million Nigerians are now enrolled in the National Identity Register. Speaking at the National Day of Identity celebration in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume commended the Commission for clearing a 2.5 million record backlog and for expanding enrolment services both within Nigeria and in the diaspora. The Director-General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to building a secure, inclusive, and…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that Nigeria must urgently revive and modernize its railway network if it intends to maintain its position as Africa’s leading logistics hub. Speaking in Abuja on Monday while declaring open the second International Railway Conference, Shettima called for stronger collaboration, networking, and partnerships among stakeholders, stressing that the opportunities in the railway sector cannot be overlooked. “The challenge ahead of us is to lead this race as the logistics hub of Africa by reviving and revitalising our railway services,” he said. “We must be conscious of our place as the anchor of West Africa’s…
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States and China have reached an agreement regarding TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform owned by China-based ByteDance. Washington has insisted that TikTok must come under US-controlled ownership to address national security concerns. “We have a deal on TikTok, I’ve reached a deal with China, I’m going to speak to President Xi on Friday to confirm everything up,” Trump told reporters as he departed the White House for a state visit to Britain. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also commented on the progress, saying on Monday that the two sides were “very…
KANO – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting financial inclusion and stimulating productivity to drive sustainable economic growth and development in Nigeria. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, made this known during a fair organised in Kano to educate the public on policies designed to enhance livelihoods and encourage contributions to the nation’s economy. Represented by the bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Ali, Cardoso highlighted the positive impact of new policies, including increased foreign investment inflows, improved trade balances, and notable progress in financial inclusion. She identified key policies such as exchange rate…
Air Peace has announced that some of its flights across Nigeria would experience delays following heavy rainfall in Lagos and Port Harcourt. In a statement on Tuesday, the airline’s spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, said that while adverse weather conditions had disrupted schedules, passenger safety remained the airline’s top priority. “We wish to inform you that due to the heavy downpour of rain in Lagos this morning, some flights across our operating networks will be delayed,” Efe said. He added that the airline was working to minimize the disruptions. “While weather is beyond our control and safety remains our utmost priority, we…
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday filed a five-count criminal charge against Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), before a Federal High Court in Abuja. X Corp and Meta Incorporation (Facebook) were also named as defendants. The move follows a one-week ultimatum issued by the DSS on September 8, demanding that Sowore delete what it described as “false, malicious, and inciting” posts about President Bola Tinubu. The deadline expired without compliance from Sowore or the social media platforms. The charges, filed on behalf of the DSS and the Nigerian government by M.B. Abubakar, Director…
President Bola Tinubu has announced that more than 126 million Nigerians are now registered in the National Identity Database and have received their National Identity Numbers (NIN). The announcement was made during an event at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, where the President, through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, commended the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for clearing a backlog of over 2.5 million records in the last two years. He also praised NIMC for apprehending more than 30 individuals involved in setting up illegal registration centers. “Behind this number are workers who…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has hailed the growing wave of endorsements for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, describing it as a clear signal of his “settled” re-election. APC Spokesman Mr. Seye Oladejo, in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for dismissing these endorsements. PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja on Monday, had accused the APC of shopping for endorsements in a bid to secure support for Tinubu, claiming the ruling party was in panic mode. Reacting, Oladejo said the broad support for Tinubu reflects public…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s escalating insecurity, describing abductions and killings as part of daily life for citizens. Obi, in a statement posted on X on Wednesday, reacted to the recent abduction of 44 worshippers from a mosque in Zamfara State. He warned that the growing normalization of violence is undermining the nation’s dignity. “Insecurity has become a normal everyday occurrence in Nigeria,” he wrote. “While news headlines are still celebrating a purported peace deal in Katsina, we were again confronted with another unfortunate reality that 55 of our fellow citizens…