Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of ₦228.4m Traced To Ex-Abia Gov Theodore Orji

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja has made an order of interim freezing and forfeiture of the sum of over ₦228.4 million linked to former Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, to the Federal Government on allegations of money laundering. Ruling on an ex-parte motion moved by the Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), …

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Tinubu splits Nigerian Aviation College into six campuses across geo-political zones

President Bola Tinubu has announced the division of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State, into six campuses. The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) shared this development on Wednesday through its official X account. “President Bola Tinubu has decided to split the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria–Kaduna State, into six campuses to ensure …

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FULL LIST: Japa, Agbero, Eba, 419, 16 other Nigerian words added to the Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added a collection of Nigerian words to its latest update. The new 20 entries include terms like Japa, 419, agbero, abi, area boy, yahoo boy, yahoo, Edo, Kanuri, jand, cross-carpet, kobo, Naija, and suya. These additions showcase Nigeria’s cultural diversity, daily life, and street culture while highlighting the rising influence of Pidgin English across …

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EFCC Detains 10 for Alleged Theft of Missing Items

In its continuing efforts to sweep the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, clean of corrupt tendencies, 10 officers of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, are being detained over investigation of some missing items involving them. The officers, who were arrested last week on the directives of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede …

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Change your negative view about Africa, Tinubu tells world leaders

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday urged world leaders to change their negative perception of Africa. According to him, African leaders are working hard for the prosperity of their respective countries. He called for collaborative efforts to tackle social and economic malaise plaguing the continent. Speaking as a special guest of honour at the inauguration of John Dramani Mahama as Ghana’s …

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Grace Nation First Sunday Service: There is always a pattern that Is associated with the First-born – Dr Chris Okafor

Most first born face the most attack in the family. This attack was also established in the Scriptures in the life of the first born in the world, Adams, he faces severe attacks, also his first born also faces attack. Not until you understand and establish the Principles that can change such patterns, this Pattern will continue. This and more …

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EFCC Dismisses 27 Officers for Fraudulent Activities, Misconduct

In its quest to enforce integrity and rid its fold of fraudulent elements, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, dismissed twenty seven (27) officers from its workforce in 2024. The officers were dismissed for various offences bordering on fraudulent activities and misconduct. Their dismissal, following the recommendation of the Staff Disciplinary Committee of the EFCC, was ratified by the …

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Breaking: Lagos Assembly Passes N3.4 Trn Budget For 2025

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday approved a total sum of N3,366,815,224,144 as the total budget of the state for 2025. The approval followed the presentation of a report on the budget by the chairman of the joint committee on appropriation and finance, Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, and the subsequent voice votes by lawmakers at a sitting presided over …

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FIRS Chairman, Adedeji rules out plan to contest governorship election

Amid endless speculations, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zaccheus Adedeji, has ruled out plans to contest the Oyo State governorship seat in the 2027 general election. Adedeji said he was only interested in his current job as the Executive Chairman of FIRS, despite being tipped by some political elements in Oyo, his home state, as …

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