Author: Seyram

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has called on Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, to surrender himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the wake of N80 billion money laundering charges against him. In a statement issued on Thursday, Fagbemi emphasized that the EFCC…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to elect a new chairman in August, according to decisions made at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Thursday in Abuja. Following discussions during the 98th NEC meeting, chaired by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, it was agreed that Umar Damagum would continue serving…

Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, faced a setback in his legal battle against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed his bid to quash N4 billion theft charges on Thursday. Justice Inyang Ekwo, presiding over the case, rejected Obiano’s preliminary objection challenging the EFCC’s authority to…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has issued an order for the withdrawal of all police officers attached to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The directive conveyed through a police wireless message, comes in the wake of Bello’s declaration as a wanted individual by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

The Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has revealed plans by the government to collaborate with the National House of Chiefs to revise certain customs and traditions in the country. This decision comes in the wake of public outcry following reports of the alleged marriage between 63-year-old Nungua Gborbu Wulomo and a…

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has voiced its opposition to the proposed establishment of new medical schools by tertiary institutions across the country, citing concerns over potential compromises in the standards and quality of medical training and practice. Dr. Frank Serebour, the president of the GMA, cautioned that the proliferation of medical schools could dilute…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended his congratulations to Kristalina Georgieva on her reappointment as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a second five-year term. The Executive Board of the IMF announced Georgieva’s reappointment following a consensus decision, as stated in a press release issued by the Fund. Georgieva, who has…

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has unanimously reappointed Kristalina Georgieva to serve as Managing Director for a second five-year term, commencing on October 1, 2024. In a statement issued by the Fund, it was revealed that the Board’s decision to reappoint Georgieva was reached through consensus, following a series of discussions,…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched a fresh legal assault against the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjenim Boateng Adjei, by filing new criminal charges against him. Adjei now faces eight counts of utilizing his public office for personal profit and allegedly manipulating procurement processes to…

The Federal Government has issued a call to action for stakeholders in Nigeria’s environment sector to devise comprehensive strategies aimed at tackling the growing hazards posed by climate change across the nation. Mr. Mahmud Kambari, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment, made this call during a meeting of the technical committee convened…