The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has revealed that politically exposed persons (PEPs), in Nigeria are using internet fraudsters, popularly known as ‘yahoo-yahoo boys’, to launder billions of naira in stolen public funds into offshore accounts. EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who disclosed this at a briefing in Abuja yesterday, said the involvement of politicians in these illicit activities highlights …

Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Wednesday, accused Nigerian soldiers and politicians working for Boko Haram. In an interview on News Central’s Breakfast Central, Mr Zulum said, ‘We have informants and collaborators within the Nigerian armed forces, within the politicians, and within the communities. ‘What we shall do is to strengthen our intelligence and to deal with them ruthlessly’. The Borno …

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, warned politicians against importing mercenaries to destabilise the country. The governor, who spoke when he received the President, Northern Youth Association of Nigeria, Godiya Bogoro, and 10 other Northern youth leaders, said it is important for all Nigerians to join hands to tackle insecurity. Okpebholo urged Nigerians, irrespective of tribe or religion, to …

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has downplayed the perceived animosity among Nigerian politicians, describing it as entertainment for the public. The former governor spoke during his 60th birthday thanksgiving service in Isan Ekiti, his hometown. According to him, the notion of genuine political hatred among politicians especially those exemplified by social media is false. He said political …

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has strongly condemned former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over what he described as ‘reckless and inciting utterances’, against President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Speaking at a recent conference in Abuja, Amaechi reportedly claimed that Nigerian politicians must ‘steal, maim, and kill’ to remain in power. In a statement by the Director …

The Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Nnaemeka Achebe, has charged the political class and those in leadership positions to put public interest above personal and individualistic interest if Nigeria as a country must grow beyond its current position. In his goodwill, message, yesterday in Abuja at the public presentation of a book,’Bold Leap’ authored by Senator Chris Anyanwu, His …

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has accused those he described as Abuja politicians of being behind the armed banditry and killings in the Sankera axis of the state comprising Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo Local Government Area (LGAs). The governor, who made the allegation Sunday after attending a thanksgiving service organised at the Chapel of Grace, Government House Makurdi, …

A former speaker of the Osun House of Assembly, Prof. Mojeed Alabi, has blamed the politics of “stomach infrastructure,” for the low delivery of good governance in the country. Alabi asserted while delivering the 40th anniversary lecture of Ede Unique Club, in Ede town. He said that the politics of stomach infrastructure, which entails public office seekers giving handouts to …

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC for its handling of the electoral process in spite of landmines buried in its ways by partisans. Noting that the electoral umpire cannot be blamed for election violence, Ganduje said politicians must be held responsible. He spoke on Wednesday in …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted the general public of the alleged move by some governors and other politicians accused of corruption to flee the country ahead of the 29th May handover. In a statement on Friday night, EFCC spokesperson, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren said the commission is currently collaborating with its international partners to ensure that the …