Magu: I Was Shocked When I Read The ‘Nonsense’ Allegations
Ibrahim Magu, suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has described the allegations levelled against him as “nonsense”. Speaking with The Nation hours after he was released from police custody, Magu said he was shocked when he read the allegations designed to tarnish his image. He was arrested last week and […]
U.S Warns Telecom Industry Against Huawei
The United States of America on Wednesday warned telecom companies around the world against doing business with the embattled Chinese technology giant, Huawei. In a statement released by the Department of State, it said those doing business with the firm should consider themselves fraternising with “human rights abusers”. “Telecommunications companies around the world should consider […]
Presidency Reacts As Magu Is Released After 10 Days In Detention
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said the invitation of the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, by the Justice Ayo Salami-led Presidential panel was in his best interest. Adesina stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Wednesday. […]
57 Health Workers Contract COVID-19 In Plateau
No fewer than 57 health workers in Plateau have tested positive to COVID-19 in the course of their legitimate duties in various health centres in the state. The Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr Nimkong Lar, revealed this at a press briefing after an executive council meeting on Wednesday in Jos. He said that they […]
I Have Managerial Capability To Lead WTO, Says Okonjo-Iweala
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and one of eight candidates vying for position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said she is capable for the job. Okonjo-Iweala said this on Wednesday in Geneva, stressing the need for the world trade watchdog to elect a credible candidate based on merit. She […]
Cecil Rhodes Statue Decapitated In South Africa
A statue of British imperialist Cecil Rhodes has been decapitated in Cape Town, South African National Parks said on Wednesday. The statue, which sits on the northern slope of Table Mountain, a popular tourist attraction, was vandalized earlier this week, Rey Thakhuli from SANParks said in a statement. Read Also: George Floyd’s Protests Spread To […]
Apple Inc. Upturns European Union’s €13b Tax Ticket
Apple Inc. has been handed a reprieve by Europe’s second-highest court over the 13 billion Euros (15 billion dollars) in Irish back taxes. The court gave its ruling today, dealing a blow to EU’s attempts to crack down on sweetheart tax deals. In its order four years ago, the European Commission said Apple benefited from […]
US To Ban Visas For Employees Of Chinese Tech Companies
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday announced visa restrictions on employees of Chinese technology companies, including Huawei, in the latest Trump administration move against Beijing. The US “will impose visa restrictions on certain employees … of Chinese technology companies like Huawei that provide material support to regimes engaging in human rights violations and abuses […]
How NDDC Blew ₦81bn In 4 Months – Reps
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, uncovered the numerous spendings by the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from February to May 2020. The cumulative sum of ₦81.5bn was said to have left the account of the NDDC without due process and for no implementation of any known project since […]
Obafemi Martins Returns To Shanghai Club
Nigeria international Obafemi Martins has rejoined Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua, the Chinese FA Cup winners said on Wednesday. Martins, 35, joins the club more than two years since his last competitive match. The Chinese club did not reveal details of Martins’ contract, however, the Nigerian replaces compatriot Odion Ighalo who is on loan at Manchester […]
Buhari Mourns Nigeria’s First Female Combatant Pilot, Arotile
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of the late female combatant pilot, Tolulope Arotile, who died on Tuesday. Africa Today News, New York had reported that Tolulope died after sustaining head injury in a road accident. The President in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on […]
Police Writes Magu, Insists He Is Being Detained By Presidency
The Nigeria Police Force has denied detaining suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. This was contained in a letter signed by DCP Idowu Owohunwa, Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu. It was addressed to Magu’s counsel, Tosin Ojaomo, in response to his bail […]