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Apr

2026

Money Laundering Investigation: EFCC Made Me Cry Every Morning- Pastor Jerry Eze

Money Laundering Investigation: EFCC Made Me Cry Every Morning – Pastor Jerry Eze The lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International and convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers, NSPPD, Jerry Eze, has reacted to his investigation for money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Eze recalled how he cried every morning while driving to conduct his daily NSPPD prayers due to the investigation. The Chairman of EFCC, Ola Olukayode, had disclosed that the anti-graft commission probed Eze for six months for money laundering. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the EFCC Czar noted that the pastor was…

Apr

2026

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I Investigated Pastor Jerry For Alleged Money Laundering- EFCC Chairman

Abuja, News Flash

I Investigated Pastor Jerry Eze For Alleged Money Laundering – EFCC Chairman The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the commission investigated the founder of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, for six months over suspected money laundering before clearing him of any wrongdoing. Olukoyede made the revelation on Wednesday while speaking at the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in Abuja. He explained that the investigation was triggered by intelligence reports and petitions following unusual inflows of foreign currencies into the cleric’s domiciliary account. “We work by intelligence, we work by…

Apr

2026

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Tinubu Appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu As Foreign Affairs Minister

Abuja, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu As Foreign Affairs Minister President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down ahead of his anticipated political move toward the 2027 elections. Tinubu also nominated Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to Senate approval. These were contained in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday. According to him, the changes are intended to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic posture and align foreign policy with the administration’s economic priorities. “These adjustments are…

Apr

2026

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Senate Approves Tinubu’s $516.3m Loan For Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash

Senate Approves Tinubu’s $516.3m Loan For Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $516.3 million syndicated loan for the construction of Sections I, Phase IA and IB of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, covering approximately 120 kilometres. The approval comes less than ten days after the President transmitted the request to the National Assembly, in line with Sections 16 and 21 of the Debt Management Office Establishment Act. The decision follows the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wamakko. The committee…

Apr

2026

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President Tinubu Sacks Saidu Mohammed As NMDPRA Boss, Appoints Replacement

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Tinubu Sacks Saidu Mohammed As NMDPRA Boss, Appoints Replacement President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr Saidu Mohammed. He has also nominated Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of the agency, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The announcement was contained in a State House press release issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive…

Apr

2026

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Tinubu Allocates Lands To Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Other Ambassadors Designate In Abuja

Abuja, FGN, Politics, Presidency

Tinubu Allocates Lands To Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Other Ambassadors Designate In Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved the allocation of land to Ambassadors and High Commissioners-Designate in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic engagement and encourage closer ties with Nigeria. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, disclosed this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by Ambassadors-designate led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, at his official residence in Life Camp, Abuja. Addressing the envoys, the minister said the President’s decision stemmed from a desire to ensure Nigeria’s representatives have a permanent…

Apr

2026

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IGP Disu Restructures Police Monitoring Unit, Appoints New Heads

News Flash, Abuja, Police Force

IGP Disu Restructures Police Monitoring Unit, Appoints New Head The Nigeria Police Force has taken a bold step in its reform drive, as Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, orders a major overhaul of the Police Monitoring Unit. A statement by the Force says the move is aimed at tightening discipline and boosting accountability. The IGP has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the Unit to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal oversight. The revamped structure will focus on proactive monitoring, intelligence-driven inspections, and real-time supervision of police activities across the country. As part of the shake-up, Deputy Commissioner of Police,…

Mar

2026

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‘He Ran Away When Crisis Came’ – Wike Mocks Obi For Dumping Labour Party

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

‘He Ran Away When Crisis Came’ — Wike Mocks Obi For Dumping LP Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has mocked former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying he lacks the leadership courage to manage internal party crises. Wike made the remarks on Sunday while addressing delegates at the Peoples Democratic Party 2026 National Convention held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, using Obi’s departure from the Labour Party as a parallel to criticise PDP governors who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. “Leadership is not an easy task. Leadership requires courage. Leadership requires firmness. Leadership…

Mar

2026

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Maiduguri Bombing: Presidency Debunks Fake Trump Post On Tinubu

Abuja, FGN, Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash

Maiduguri Bombing: Presidency Debunks Fake Trump Post On Tinubu The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral social media post attributed to U.S. President, Donald Trump, which criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. The post, widely circulated online, claimed Nigeria was witnessing “massive, coordinated suicide bombings” while Tinubu was away on an official visit to the United Kingdom, accusing him of neglecting national security. Reacting, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the message as fabricated and misleading, warning Nigerians against falling for disinformation. “Enemies of Nigeria are always…