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EFCC Declares Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s alleged Ally, Aisha Achimug, Wanted Over Money Laundering allegations

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, an ally of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, wanted over allegations of money laundering and criminal conspiracy. According to the anti-graft agency, Achimugu is accused of secretly funneling funds to opposition leaders Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 elections. The EFCC made the announcement in a circular issued on Friday, urging the public to provide information on her whereabouts. The notice, signed by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, stated: “The public is hereby notified that AISHA SULAIMAN ACHIMUGU, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of Criminal Conspiracy and Money Laundering.” Achimugu, 51, is from Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The EFCC listed her last known address as *****, Maitama, Abuja. The agency called on anyone with useful information to report to its offices in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Port Harcourt, and other locations across the country, or to the nearest police station or security agency.

Iheanacho Opens Middlesbrough Goal Account

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago14 mins

Kelechi Iheanacho’s first league goal in nearly 18 months helped spark a Middlesbrough revival and earn a 2-1 win over Oxford that has strengthened Teesside hopes of a Sky Bet Championship play-off place. The 28-year-old former Leicester striker finished confidently and powerfully inside three minutes of the second half to cancel out Michal Helik’s opener seven minutes before half-time. To cap Iheanacho’s first goal for Middlesbrough since arriving on loan from Sevilla in January, Brazilian defender Neto Borges also flicked in his first for the club and that turned out to be Boro’s winner with 10 minutes left. Middlesbrough, who have won three home league games in a row for the first time since October 2023, are now level on points with sixth-placed West Brom with seven matches remaining. Coventry are two points further ahead. Oxford, buoyed by ending a nine-match winless run in their last outing, deserved to be ahead before the break. In fact, they could have had more than one. The first fantastic chance for the visitors arrived as early as the fifth minute. Matty Phillips got beyond his man down the line and crossed perfectly, but Przemyslaw Placheta’s first-time effort was turned behind by Mark Travers. Phillips was the next to be wasteful. The experienced winger scuffed an effort wide of the back post from close range when he looked certain to turn Siriki Dembele’s corner into the net. Despite a number of occasions when Middlesbrough looked to find an opening in the final third, the nearest they came to scoring was when Hayden Hackney struck off target from 22 yards. Oxford got their reward in the 38th minute. Middlesbrough’s failure to deal with a long Will Waulks throw into a crowded box ended with Mark Harris’ cushioned lay-off landing perfectly for Helik to hammer low inside Travers’ bottom right corner. Even then Middlesbrough could have been level before half-time but Iheanacho, who had beaten a couple of defenders, saw his effort hit the bar after he had lifted his finish over Jamie Cumming. The disappointment on the Nigerian’s face soon disappeared after the break when he powered in the equaliser. Iheanacho pounced on Samuel Iling-Junior’s brilliant delivery from the left touchline, missed by Ciaron Brown, and struck first time beyond Cumming. Suddenly Iheanacho had a new lease of life. He played in substitute Morgan Whittaker down the right, where he clipped a cross to the back post for Tommy Conway to head goalwards for Cumming to save. And with 10 minutes remaining Middesbrough grabbed a stylish winner. Iling-Junior, impressive down the left, played a clever one-two with Aidan Morris and from his low cross into the area Borges was on hand to flick brilliantly beyond Cumming.

Fubara makes first public appearance after his suspension

Gov. Fubara Reacts to Ex-Rivers HoS Allegations

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Suspended Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara dismissed in its entirety the claims of former Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Dr. Nwaeke accused Fubara of ordering the bombing of the state House of Assembly complex in 2023 amongst others. Fubara has, however, denied the allegation, asking Nigerians to disregard it. Fubara in statement said; “My attention has been drawn to a press briefing by the former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke aired on Channels Television on Friday the 28th of March 2025. “Ordinarily, I would not have responded to his claims, but to correct the erroneous impression such allegations may create in the minds of the people, and the disaffection it is bound to cause in the state and the country. “First, on the claim that he was aware of my discussions and plans to support Bala Mohammed’s alleged 2027 presidential bid, “It is laughable that Dr. Nwaeke would be part of any high level political meeting as Head of Service, much more sitting in my alleged night meetings with Bala Mohammed and militants like he claimed. Howbeit, none of such meetings ever held. “The truth is that the whole world knew when the Bauchi State Governor, as Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum visited the State, and there was nothing secret about the visits. “It is also ludicrous for Dr. Nwaeke to claim that he was aware of my meetings to encourage attacks on oil pipelines and other National assets in the State, as there was no time I held any meeting with militants or any criminal group to destabilise the State. “It is on record that I have been at the forefront preaching peace in the State even in the face of obvious provocations. “The truth is that Dr. Nwaeke has been compromised, and whatever he is saying is only aimed at fulfilling his promise to those who may have paid or coerced him to lie against me. “I call on all well meaning Nigerians and the good people of Rivers State to disregard everything said by Dr. Nwaeke as they are mere desperate attempts to discredit me and my administration, and undermine the peace process by Mr. President.”

“I Am Not Under Duress,” Ex-Rivers HoS Nwaeke Responds to Wife

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

The immediate past Rivers Head of Service, George Nwaeke, has denied claims by his wife, Florence, that he was kidnapped and under duress. Nwaeke, who recently released chilling allegations against suspended Governor Siminalayi, said contrary to his wife’s emotional outbursts, he was safe in Abuja. He disclosed that he went to Abuja to voluntarily report himself to security agencies over the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. The former HoS spoke in a trending video released early hours of Saturday. He insisted thatwife’s claim was false and suggested that she had been misled and given a script to readHe said: “I am in Transcorp Abuja. I arrived this morning from Port Harcourt to meet security agencies and report myself, as well as the troubling events happening in Rivers State. I resigned as Head of Service on Monday because of these developments”. Addressing his wife, he said: “I just saw a video of my wife trending. She was told I had been kidnapped and given a script to read. I want to make it clear—I am not kidnapped. I am in Abuja, working. “When I was Head of Service, my wife was not involved in my official duties. That script she read is null and void. I am safe and sound. I will report myself to the appropriate security agencies because Abuja houses their headquarters, and I feel safer making my report here.”

Wife of Ex-Rivers Head of Service Raises Alarm Over Husband’s Disappearance Following Resignation

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago01 mins

The United Kingdom has announced a visa fee increase from April 9, affecting multiple categories, including study, visit, sponsorship, and transit visas. Under the revised fees, a six-month tourist visa will now cost £127, up from £115—a nearly 7% increase. The cost of a two-year visitor visa has risen from £432 to £475, while five-year and ten-year visitor visas now cost £848 and £1,059, respectively. Students and their dependents will also see a 10% hike, with the previous £490 fee increasing to £524. Transit visa fees have also been adjusted, with air passengers now paying £39 instead of £35, and land travellers paying £70 instead of £64. The increases extend to visa extensions, skilled worker visas, naturalisation, and electronic travel authorisations (ETAs). However, premium services such as fast tracks and premium sponsorships remain unchanged. The fee adjustments come as part of the UK government’s broader efforts to manage immigration numbers.

UK to Increase Visa Fees Starting April 9

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago01 mins

The United Kingdom has announced a visa fee increase from April 9, affecting multiple categories, including study, visit, sponsorship, and transit visas. Under the revised fees, a six-month tourist visa will now cost £127, up from £115—a nearly 7% increase. The cost of a two-year visitor visa has risen from £432 to £475, while five-year and ten-year visitor visas now cost £848 and £1,059, respectively. Students and their dependents will also see a 10% hike, with the previous £490 fee increasing to £524. Transit visa fees have also been adjusted, with air passengers now paying £39 instead of £35, and land travellers paying £70 instead of £64. The increases extend to visa extensions, skilled worker visas, naturalisation, and electronic travel authorisations (ETAs). However, premium services such as fast tracks and premium sponsorships remain unchanged. The fee adjustments come as part of the UK government’s broader efforts to manage immigration numbers.

Tinubu Orders Security Agencies to Track Down Killers of Travelers in Edo

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

President Bola Tinubu has given marching orders to security agencies to fish out those behind the killing of some travellers in Edo State. The victims, who were said to be travelling from Port Harcourt to the northern part of Nigeria, were allegedly killed by a mob in Uromi, Edo State, on Thursday.While reacting to the incident, President Bola Tinubu described it as dastardly. “The President, who expressed shock at the dastardly act on Thursday, directed Police and other security agencies to conduct swift and thorough investigations and punish the suspected culprits,” presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said in a statement on Friday. The President noted that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria, and all Nigerians have the freedom to move freely in any part of the country. Tinubu condoled with the families of the affected people and assured them “that criminals would not be allowed to shed the blood of innocent Nigerians in vain”.Meanwhile, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has visited the community, condemning the killing of the travellers. The governor described the incident as barbaric, according to a statement from his spokesman Fred Itua, and ordered a full-scale investigation into the killing. “The Governor directed the State Police Command and other security agencies to conduct thorough and speedy investigations into the matter and bring those found culpable to book. He also charged the community to work with the security agencies to fish out the culprits,” Itua said in a statement on Friday “Governor Okpebholo also commended community leaders, especially the leadership of Arewa community in the area, for deescalating tensions and handling the situation with restrain.” The governor promised justice for the victims and maintained that there is “no excuse for the vigilante members to take the law into their hands without recourse to statutory law enforcement agencies”.

I Was Moved To Tears After Reading The Judge’s Sentence For a 15-Year-Old Boy

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

This was a fifteen year old boy…. He was caught stealing bread from a store.On trying to escape from the hold of the guard, a shelf of the store was also broken. The judge heard the crime and asked the boy, “Did you really steal something, a loaf of bread and cheese?” The boy responded by looking down.;- “Yes.” Judge: – “Why?” Boy: – “I needed it.” Judge: – “Couldn’t you have bought?” Boy: – “There was no money.” Judge: – “Take it from the family.” Boy: – “There is only a mother in the house. Sick and unemployed. Judge: – “You don’t do anything?” Boy: – “Used to wash a car. When I took a day off to take care of my mother, I was fired.” Judge: – “Don’t you ask someone for help?” Boy: – “Had left the house since morning, went to about fifty (50) people, but no help; so, I decided to take this step at the very end.” When the arguments ended, the judge began to pronounce the verdict; … “the theft and especially the stealing of Bread by a hungry boy is a very shameful crime and we are all responsible for this crime.” Every person in the court, including me, is guilty and a perpetrator, so every person present here is fined ten dollars each. No one can get out of here without giving ten dollars.” Saying this, the judge took ten dollars out of his own pocket and then picked up the pen and started writing name accordingly: ‘By giving the full amount of fine to this boy, the court asks for forgiveness from that boy.’ After hearing the verdict, tears were pouring from the eyes of the people present in the court, that boy’s handcuffs were also untied. The boy was watching the judge again and again, who came out hiding his tears. Are our society, systems and courts ready for such a decision? if a hungry person is caught stealing bread, then the people of that country should be ashame. If this touches your heart:chose someone to give succour… People around you should not sleep without food’ PLEASE I AM BEGGING YOU IF YOU’RE MOVED BY THIS MESSAGE, BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE, LOOK AROUND YOU AND MAKE SOMEBODY HAPPY, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, YOU ARE BETTER THAN SOME PEOPLE, YOU DON’T NEED TO BE RICH TO GIVE FROM THE LITTLE YOU HAVE. THANK YOU You can share this in other platform you belong. It will go a long way in feeding the hungry today.