There are indications that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) may reopen investigation into allegation of corruption against the Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar. This new twist is coming after the Commission was reported to have cleared Umar of all corruption charges in 2015 and 2016.
SERAP Condemns Senator Saraki's Acquittal
The acquittal of the Senate President at the Code of Conduct Tribunal on charges bothering on false asset declaration has been roundly condemned by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The group claims that the ruling indicates apparent shortcomings in the nation's administration of criminal justice system and called on the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo to urgently drag Saraki before the United Nations International Commission Against Corruption and Impunity to ensure that the matter is pursued to a logical conclusion.
Fayose Earmarks 4 Billion Naira To Elongate Tenure
Indications have emerged that Governor Ayo Fayose is poised to elongate his tenure beyond the terminal date in 2018. The Governor who himself recently made this known publicly, has approved the disbursement of the sum of 4 billion naira to secure the extension of his tenure and perpetuate himself in office.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo Arrives Maiduguri
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo arrived Maiduguri to launch the Special Intervention Relief Plan for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North East. The plan seeks to distribute about 30,000 metric tonnes that is over 1,032 trucks of cereals to those affected by the Boko Haram insurgency, in Borno, Yobe, Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe.
MASSOB Leader, Delegation Visit Northern Groups Sue For Peace
Mr. Ralph Uwazurike, leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), has appealed for peace as he holds consultation with Northern groups in Kaduna. Uwazurike, who led a delegation of Igbo leaders from the South East, told some youth groups in Kaduna on Monday that MASSOB had pursued the path of peace since its creation in 1999.
Emir of Katsina Vows to Protect Igbos with the last Drop of His Blood
The Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabir, has vowed to protect Igbos and other Nigerians resident in his domain to the last drop of his blood. The Emir made this known at his palace in Katsina while addressing the Igbo community leaders and other Nigerians residing in Katsina State.
He stressed the need for an indissoluble and one Nigeria despite the country’s multi-ethnic and cultural diversity.
Former Minister Health, Babatunde Osotimehin Is Dead
The Former Minister of Health and Executive Director of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Babatunde Osotimehin is dead. The incident was announced this morning at the Nigerian Office, United Nations, New York.