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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to unfreeze the bank account of the Osun State Government. He said in a statement he signed that the timing of the anti graft agency’s action which was exactly 10 days to the August 15 Osun State governorship election, was deeply embarrassing. […]

NBA President Afam Osigwe, SAN The Nigerian Bar Association has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, lacks the constitutional power to impose a blanket restriction on a state’s finances without due legal process. It condemned the anti graft agency over the freezing of Osun State Government bank accounts. In an interview with […]

NDC Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi; National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson; and Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso reaffirms readiness for unity, nationwide campaigns, says no room for rigging The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has reaffirmed the party’s readiness for the 2027 general elections. He spoke after […]

NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the reported freezing of Osun State Government bank accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, questioning the timing of the action ahead of the state’s governorship election. Obi, in a statement on his X handle […]

Why we froze account — EFCC Adeleke to challenge action in court Ahead of the governorship election in Osun State, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has frozen the account of the state government domiciled with a first generation bank. The development, however, elicited angry reactions as Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Accord Party, African […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has donated ₦100 million and a brand-new Toyota Hilux vehicle to support the operations of the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based security initiative established by Yoruba Nation campaigner, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The donation was announced on […]

The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, in Ondo State, Prof Philip Oguntunde  Inspires Graduates to Become Uncommon Champions The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, in Ondo State, Prof Philip Oguntunde, has challenged young Nigerians to reject the culture of shortcuts, instant fame and ill-gotten wealth, declaring that “Nigeria is desperately bleeding for problem solvers, not […]

With barely two weeks to the official commencement of presidential campaigns for the 2027 general election, political parties have intensified behind-the-scenes consultations over the composition of their campaign organisations, with former governors emerging as leading contenders to head the campaign structures of the major presidential candidates. Investigations revealed that while the ruling All Progressives Congress […]

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements at the Supreme Court. The directive was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by […]

Experts Advocate Stronger China–Nigeria Ties National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and African leaders to strengthen democratic institutions, preserve the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and guarantee credible elections as Nigeria prepares for the […]