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EFCC Arraigns Three For Alleged N42m Contract Fraud  By Editor  The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil, Sa’idu Tahiru Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyede before Justice Jude K. Dagat of the Borno State Federal High Court sitting in Maiduguri. The defendants were arraigned on a two -count amended charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence to the gross sum of N42,000,000.00 (Forty Two Million Naira). Count two reads: “That you, Aisha Alkali Wakil, Sa’idu Tahiru Daura and Prince Lawan Shoyede, whilst being Chief Executive Officer, Programme Manager and Country Director respectively of Complete Care and Aid Foundation (Non-Governmental Organization), sometime in the year 2018 at Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court dishonestly induced one ABAKS VENTURES NIGERIA LIMITED to deliver to you the sum of N42,000,000.00 (Forty Two Million Naira) only, money meant...

High Court Nullifies INEC 2027 Election Revised Timetable By Editor  The  Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has nullified the Independent National Electoral Commission Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, a development expected to offer fresh hope to politicians who lost in recent party primary elections.   Justice Mohammed Garba Umar, in a landmark judgment, ruled that the timeframes imposed by INEC on political parties for the conduct of primaries, submission of candidates’ particulars, withdrawal, and replacement of candidates were inconsistent with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026. The court subsequently set aside the timetable provisions, describing them as unlawful.   The judgment followed a suit filed by the Youth Party against INEC, challenging the electoral body’s authority to prescribe strict timelines for political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.   According to the Certified Tr...

2027 Poll: Rivers State APC Declares  Chinda Guber Candidate  By Editor  The All Progressives Congress has declared Kingsley Chinda as its governorship candidate for Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Chairman of the party’s governorship primary election committee and returning officer, Bitrus Kwamoti, announced the result in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Kwamoti made the announcement at the APC Secretariat in Port Harcourt after receiving the results of the primaries from collation officers in the 23 local government areas of the state. He stated,” I, Kwamoti Bitrus, chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee, here have been certified that I am the Returning Officer for the Rivers State Governorship Primary Election held on this day, 21st day of May, 2026. “The name of the aspirant, which is the sole aspirant, is Chinda Ogundu Kingsley. He scored the total number of votes, 268, 497. “Ogundu Kinsley, having satisfied the requirements o...

ASUU Faults FG For Not Adherening To 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement ...Warned Public Universities May Face Imminent Paralysis Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), yesterday, rejected what it described as a “dangerous” move to scrap academic programmes in Nigerian universities, warning that the action could undermine the nation’s higher education system. The chairman of the Benin zone of ASUU, Prof. Monday Igbafen expressed the union's concerns while addressing journalists on the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement at the secretariat in Benin. He said the attempts to scrap courses deemed "irrelevant" undermines university's autonomy and academic freedom and would be opposed. According to him "the government unilaterally announced plans to scrap courses deemed"irrelevant", a  move that undermines university's autonomy and academic freedom and it would be rejected" Recall that the minister of Educati...

Enabulele Declares Open “Discovering Tomorrow’s Stars” Talent Hunt In Benin By Editor  The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, on Thursday officially declared open the 2026 “Discovering Tomorrow’s Stars” Grassroots Talent Hunt Programme at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to grassroots sports development. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described the initiative as a strategic investment in the future of Edo sports and youth development, stressing that the programme goes beyond competition and medals. Speaking during the opening ceremony, Enabulele said the initiative was designed to identify hidden talents in schools and communities across the state and provide young athletes with opportunities to develop their abilities and pursue greatness through sports. He noted that the programme aligns with the vision of Edo State Govern...

Oba Ewuare II Appeals To Rotary International For Repatriation Of Benin Artefacts Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  His Royal Majesty Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin has appealed Rotary International for the repatriation of the stolen Benin artefacts. Oba Ewuare II, made the appeal when he held a high level talks with the Chief Executive officer and Secretary-General of Rotary International, John Hewko at his palace in Benin City. He said the essence is to foster collaboration with Rotary club for the return of over 3000 looted Benin artefacts with private collectors and some museums abroad after British forces invaded the Benin Royal Court in 1897 expedition. The Monarch called on Rotarians to leverage their membership strength across the world, and join forces with the Benin Royal Court in driving the cultural advocacy. “Many of our artefacts are in the hands of private collectors in America. I know that because I have seen them”. “Members of Rotary...