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EFCC Drops Fraud Allegations Against EeZeeTee, Replaces Charges With Forex Violations

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, dropped its original allegations of fraudulent conversion of earnings against popular gospel music executive, Ezekiel Onyedikachi, widely known as EeZeeTee. Instead, the EFCC has filed amended charges against him, focusing on non-disclosure of his company’s financial transactions. Earlier, the EFCC had accused …

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Senator Kawu Sumaila Dumps NNPP For APC

KANO South senator, Kawu Sumaila on Wednesday officially defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Kawu’s letter of defection on the floor of the Senate. After, reading the letter, senators on the platform of the APC moved enmass …

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Gunmen kill Army captain, Soldier in Borno

Terrorists have killed an army captain and a private soldier in a midnight attack on Izge community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State Confirming the incident, the Emir of Gwoza, Mohammed Shehu Timta, said the attack happened around 1:00 am on Wednesday when the terrorists infiltrated the farming …

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EU to end duty-free Imports from Ukraine After June 5

THE European Commission will not extend the duty-free import of goods from Ukraine beyond June 5, spokesperson Olof Gill announced on Wednesday. “The autonomous trade measures with Ukraine expire on June 5. The Commission does not intend to extend them beyond that date,” Gill told reporters. He added that the …

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Lagos Govt Impounds 28 Trucks Over Safety Violations

THE Heavy Duty Vehicle Division of the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), impounded 28 trucks. These vehicles were seized due to non-compliance with safety standards during a recent enforcement operation in Lagos. Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director of Public Affairs …

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NELFUND Assures Lawmakers of Prudent Disbursement of Funds

THE Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparent and responsible disbursement of student loans across the country. NELFUND’s, Managing Director, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, made this known during an oversight meeting with the House Committee on NELFUND on Wednesday in Abuja. Sawyerr  disclosed that 90 per cent …

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China slams U.S. bullying Egypt over Suez Canal access demands

CHINA on Wednesday opposed bullying of Egypt after U.S President Donald Trump demanded American vessels’ free-of-charge passage through the Suez Canal and Panama Canal. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lin Jian said Beijing firmly supports the Egyptian government and people in safeguarding their sovereignty, legitimate rights and interests. While, it opposes …

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