Diezani Alison Madueke Case: EFCC Recovered $153m, 80 Properties

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke As the ongoing case between the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke rages on, the newly appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, has disclosed that the agency has recovered $153 million from Alison-Madueke. That was not all, Bawa added that the EFCC also recovered the final forfeiture of over 80 properties in Nigeria valued at about $80 million from the minister, who has been living in the United Kingdom (UK) since she…

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Embattled Imo Governor, Uzodimma Dissolves Cabinet, Sacks 20 Commissioners

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has dissolved his 28- member cabinet but retained eight commissioners. It is the first major cabinet reshuffle since he assumed office on January 15, 2020. Recall that the governor has faced all manners of challenges since he was imposed on Imo State people through the controversial judgement of the Supreme Court having come distant fourth in the governorship election, which Hon. Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won. Ever since the state, which used to be one…

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NSCDC Deploys 1,750 Personnel In Kano For Eid-El-Fitr

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it has deployed 1,750 personnel in Kano State, to facilitate a hitch-free Eid el Fitr festivity across the state. This is contained in a statement issued by ASC Ibrahim Abdullahi, the spokesman of the command on Tuesday. The statement said that tactical operational personnel would be deployed to Eid praying grounds and recreational centres in the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. It said the corps emergency response unit and medical team were also equipped for effective disaster management and response…

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Restructuring: 17 Southern Governors Ban Open Grazing, Wants Buhari To Address Lopsided Appointments

The governors in a group photograph at the meeting in Asaba, Delta State After their long overdue meeting, which held in Asaba the Delta State capital, the 17 governors in the Southern part of the country, under the aegis of the Southern Nigeria Governors Forum have banned open grazing of cattle across states in their region. The Governors also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians on the state of insecurity in the nation and address other key issues that may lead to the breakup of Nigeria if the…

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FRSC Corps Marshal Oyeyemi Felicitates With Muslims Eid El Fitr

Having successfully completed of the 2021 Ramadan fasting by Muslims in Nigeria snd across the world, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid el Fitr to mark the event. He used the occasion to also stress the need to sustain the spirits of love, kindness and unity demonstrated in the holy month beyond the celebration. Oyeyemi in his Eid el Fitr message commended the Muslim faithful for adhering strictly to the Islamic injunctions by…

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