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EXCLUSIVE: Jigawa Governor Splashes N1.8Billion On Luxury Vehicles Amid Mass Poverty, Awards Contract For 12 More SUVs For Convoy, Wives
In addition, he has awarded contracts for the purchase of 12 more Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), SaharaReporters has authoritatively gathered. ArticlesRead More
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EXCLUSIVE: Police Service Commission Approves ‘Special Promotions’ For IGP Egbetokun’s Cronies, But Internal Uproar Delays Announcement
SaharaReporters gathered that the promotions, largely considered controversial, have sparked ethnic and institutional tensions within the Nigeria Police Force. ArticlesRead More
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BREAKING: Nigeria Police Begins Promotion Exercise For Long-Serving Inspectors To ASP Rank, Sets August 29 Deadline
In a wireless message obtained by SaharaReporters on Wednesday, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) directed all departments, formations, and state commands to compile and submit comprehensive nominal rolls of all…
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U.S. Embassy accuses Nigerian govt. officials of “fiscal irresponsibility”
Some Nigerians criticised the U.S. Mission in Nigeria for breaching diplomatic norms by directly commenting on internal governance matters in Nigeria. The post U.S. Embassy accuses Nigerian govt. officials of…
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We’ll Give Our All To Win CHAN –Home-Based Super Eagles Star, Adelani
Shola Adelani of Ikorodu United has said he and his home-based Super Eagles teammate would do everything possible to win the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda…
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NPFL: Abia Warriors Target Odah, Lawal To Boost CAF Confederation Cup Ambitions
Former Super Eagles invitee and experienced goalkeeper, Okiemute Odah, has been linked with a move to Abia Warriors following his stint with Bravos do Maquis in the Angolan top flight,…
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FG raises annual scholarship grants for PhD, Master’s and undergraduate students by 50%
The Federal Government has increased scholarship grants by 50 per cent, raising annual payments to N750,000 for PhD students, N600,000 for Master’s students, and N450,000 for undergraduates. The post…
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Nigerian nurses threaten indefinite strike if demands remain unmet
The strike involves nurses in public health institutions across the country and is expected to continue until 5 August The post Nigerian nurses threaten indefinite strike if demands remain unmet…
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BREAKING: Gov Alia dissolves cabinet, sacks all commissioners, Chief of Staff in Benue
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has dissolved the state executive council, retaining only the office of Chief of Staff, which will now be occupied by former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher. Atagher, a seasoned administrator and former acting Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank, was announced as the
BREAKING: Gov Alia dissolves cabinet, sacks all commissioners, Chief of Staff in Benue
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has dissolved the state executive council, retaining only the office of Chief of Staff, which will now be occupied by former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher.
Atagher, a seasoned administrator and former acting Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank, was announced as the new Chief of Staff with immediate effect at the close of the 12th executive council meeting of 2025.
Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Terso Kula, disclosed that the dissolution affects only the commissioners.
Governor Alia expressed appreciation to the outgoing commissioners for their two years of service, urging those who may not be reappointed to remain in the party and continue to support the administration.
Speaking on behalf of the dissolved commissioners, Barr. Bemsen Mnyim thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve, describing the experience as a learning process.
The former commissioners have been directed to hand over to the permanent secretaries of their respective ministries.
BREAKING: Gov Alia dissolves cabinet, sacks all commissioners, Chief of Staff in Benue
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EFCC raises alarm over alleged plans to sell assets linked to N75bn, $31.5m Arik air fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted a Lagos court to alleged plans by two defendants in the ongoing N75 billion and $31.5 million fraud trial involving former AMCON Managing Director Ahmed Kuru to secretly sell off key assets tied to the case. At the hearing on Wednesday, July 30, before Justice Mojisola
EFCC raises alarm over alleged plans to sell assets linked to N75bn, $31.5m Arik air fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted a Lagos court to alleged plans by two defendants in the ongoing N75 billion and $31.5 million fraud trial involving former AMCON Managing Director Ahmed Kuru to secretly sell off key assets tied to the case.
At the hearing on Wednesday, July 30, before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, EFCC counsel Wahab Shittu, SAN, expressed concern that Kamilu Omokide, Receiver Manager of Arik Air, and Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, the airline’s CEO, were allegedly plotting to dispose of aircraft assets under litigation.
The duo is standing trial alongside Kuru, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, and Super Bravo Limited on a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, and abuse of office.
Shittu’s alarm came while responding to an application filed by Ilegbodu seeking permission to travel abroad for urgent medical treatment. While not opposing the request, Shittu cited intelligence reports about potential asset sales that could compromise the integrity of the trial.
“This case is at a critical stage. We do not want anything that will undermine the court proceedings or tamper with the subject matter of this case,” Shittu told the court.
Lawyers for the second and fourth defendants denied any involvement in the alleged sale of assets. Counsel for Ilegbodu said his client has no authority to dispose of any aircraft, while Union Bank’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, SAN, described the EFCC’s claim as speculative and insisted that the bank remained a “responsible corporate entity.”
Justice Dada, after hearing all submissions, granted Ilegbodu’s application for medical travel and also approved a similar travel request earlier filed by the first and third defendants on July 17, 2025.
EFCC raises alarm over alleged plans to sell assets linked to N75bn, $31.5m Arik air fraud