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At last, he finally responded to the elite, a class of distinguishing and eminent statesmen and women who chose to talk tough but true about the situation of things in the country. But, regrettably in a different dimension hence the concern whether he would take it in good faith and listen to the candid advice? Would government apologists and sycophants flocking around him in Aso Rock, not continue to lead him astray from doing the utmost good for Nigeria? Sincerely, I sympathise with President Muhammadu Buhari the moment he ate his words and centred himself on the political arena as…

A Nigerian entrepreneur and a Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 honoree Obinwanne Okeke has been sentenced to a 10-year jail term for computer and wire fraud by an American court. Popularly known as Invictus Obi, Okeke was found guilty of causing approximately $11 million in known losses to his victims between 2015 and 2019. He had earlier pleaded guilty to the crimes in June. “Through subterfuge and impersonation, Obinwanne Okeke engaged in a multi-year global business email and computer hacking scheme that caused a staggering $11 million in losses to his victims,” said Raj Parekh, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District…

• Appointment seals Magu’s fate • Seeking Senate’s confirmation rubbishes FG’s earlier position, lawyers declare Abdulrasheed Bawa will become first substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) without police training if his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari is confirmed by the Senate. It will be in line with one of the recommendations of the Ayo Salami panel, which investigated the commission and Ibrahim Magu last year. Femi Adesina, Buhari’s spokesperson, on Tuesday, announced that the President had asked the Senate to confirm Bawa, who currently heads the Lagos zonal office of the EFCC, as substantive chairman of the…

England and Manchester United’s all-time record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has urged the Premier League to get rid of the use of VAR as it is ruining the emotion of football for players and fans. Rooney is in his first managerial job with Derby in the Championship, which does not have VAR in place due to financial restrictions. “Watching the Premier League games, some of the decisions are very frustrating through VAR and you don’t understand how they have got to that decision,” said Rooney ahead of the Rams’ trip to Wycombe on Tuesday. “I personally think the game’s better without…

The Minister of Power, Mr Sale Mamman, on Tuesday, has said that the Federal Government spends over N50 billion monthly on electricity. Mr Aaron Artimas, Special Adviser, Media and Communications to the Minister of Power, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Artimas quoted the minister as saying this when he received the Guild of Actors and Film Producers, otherwise known as, Kannywood in his office. “Worried by the incessant complaints by ordinary Nigerians over the unavoidable and periodic increase in the cost of electricity, the Federal Government has been subsidising electricity supply in the country to the tune of…

Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, says farmer/herder conflicts require a real-time, practically-oriented solution. Malami made this known on Tuesday at `the Peace, Unity and Security Lecture Series 2021’ in Abuja on Tuesday. Represented Dr Umar Gwandu, the minister’s Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Malami said that farmer-herder conflict would need direct involvement of all stakeholders in seeking solutions. “The better approach towards resolving the crisis over the short, medium and long terms is the community-oriented approach. “it is likely to yield greater dividend in diffusing and eventually eliminating the menace that has retarded economic development and created…

Gareth Bale faces a fight to salvage his tarnished reputation after the Tottenham forward’s failure to live up to the hype surrounding his Premier League return. When Bale rejoined Tottenham on loan from Real Madrid in September, the emotional homecoming was hailed as a perfect fit for the player and the club where he rose to global stardom. But just five months later, Bale has flopped so badly, amid a rift with Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho, that it is almost impossible to imagine the Wales captain’s spell in north London being extended beyond this season. The 31-year-old looks a disinterested…

Arsenal will remind captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of his responsibilities after a video emerged of the forward getting a tattoo, which could be a breach of coronavirus restrictions. Tattoo artist Alejandro Nicolas Bernal posted the social media clip on February 9 where Aubameyang is seen to get a new tattoo on his hand. England has been under a national lockdown for nearly two months to try and bring down Covid-19 infection rates. It is unclear when the incident took place, but Arsenal confirmed they had spoken to Aubameyang about it. “We will speak to the player to remind him of his…

Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated AbdulRasheed Bawa as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bawa’s nomination was contained in Buhari’s letter of nomination to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation. “President Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive chairman of EFCC,” Presidency tweeted. Bawa, according to the Presidency is a 40-year-old trained EFCC investigator with vast experience in the investigation and prosecution of advance fee fraud cases, official corruption, bank fraud, money laundering, and other economic crimes. The EFCC chairman-nominee has undergone several specialised trainings in different parts of the…

Residents of estates around Lekki, under the aegis of Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA), have given the Lagos State Government and Lekki Concession Company (LCC), managers of the Lekki/Epe Expressway, conditions for the re-opening of the Lekki Toll Gate. These were contained in a press statement issued on Sunday by the association, comprising over 80 estates and communities. In the statement signed by Olorogun James Emadoye and Mr. Gbemi Adelekan, LERSA President and Secretary-General respectively, the residents asked the state government and managers of the road to provide viable alternative roads to the tolled roads, implement round-figure fees…