Few months after securing the conviction of a former Abia State governor for corrupt practices, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC ) has opened an investigation into an alleged diversion of N525bn by another ex-governor of the state, Theodore Orji. In a petition dated March 17, 2017, filed by Fight Corruption: Save Nigeria Group, the former governor was accused of receiving and diverting various sums of monies meant for the state’s development. According to the petition, the monies were N383bn revenue from federal accounts, N55bn excess crude revenue, N2.3bn Sure-P, N1.8bn ecological funds, N10.5bn loan from First Bank of…
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Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel #Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today being 5th August 2021, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles (Spanish Liga regulations). As a result of this situation, Leo #Messi shall not be staying on at FC Barcelona anymore. Both parties deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club will ultimately not be fulfilled. FC Barcelona who is shock by the late hour revelation however wholeheartedly expresses its gratitude to the player for his contributions to the aggrandisement of the club…
Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Anagaga axis of Abuja have announced the arrest of one Abubakar terrorising the residents of the area. Making the announcement on Thursday, being 5th August, 2021, the head of the vigilante in the area ( name withheld ), said luck ran out of Abubakar on Thursday while he was trying to break the door of one the residents at about 9:45am and unknown to him, he was sighted by a woman who which quickly raised an alarm”. Speaking further, the head of the vigilante described the teenager, Abubakar as a great runner as they had to…
President of N-POWER Batches A & B Comrade Kabiru Aliyu Pelemi, addresses beneficiaries amidst Nexit grant delay. His unedited speech reads: “Solidarity greetings to all N-Power Volunteers and Nigerian Youth* I hope this message meet you well. Due to some calls and messages I received from some volunteers, I decided to write this message. I want to assure you all that we are doing our best to make sure that the federal government through Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development fulfill its promise. The honorable minister, in her several interviews, videos and her tweets categorically stated that…
Telpecon ‘s hopeful identified as Mustapha Ali has said that all eyes are now on TELPECON OFFICIAL as the expected month ( September 2021 ) of disbursement is fast approaching. Mustapha Ali in a chat with OurWorldGist said, “Telpecon in March 2021 postponed grant disbursement till September 2021″. According to Mustapha, ” Telpecon, pleaded with the beneficiaries to give her time to enable the board members of the NGO sort out some internal issues which had long stood against the long awaited grant “. He further added that beneficiaries were to embark upon mother of all protest over delay in disbursement…
Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has demanded that the Federal Government recognise and declare every first day of the Islamic calendar as a holiday or be ready to face punishment from Almighty Allah. MURIC made this demand in a statement signed by its founder and director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola on Wednesday being 4th August, 2021. Muslims in Nigeria are expected to join their fellow faithfuls around the world to mark Hijrah Day on Monday 9th August, 2021 being the first day of the Islamic year. MURIC lamented that the Federal Government had ignored several calls and demands being made by Islamic…
SMO-PEE Solar Nigeria Ltd, Marketed by OMAKOGI BUSINESS VENTURES has announced its basic power supply to be as low as N185,000. Speaking with OurWorldGist, the Public Relation Officer of the company, Mr Ugwu Tochukwu said, “as a new company with interest of Nigeria and Nigerians at heart, we are determined to make solar energy available for all Nigerians through our price rate that is second to non”. While some companies are charging as high as N540,000 for 50watt of energy, our company, SMO-PEE Solar Nigeria Ltd is charging as low as N185,000 for 100watt of energy”. He further stressed that,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to dissociate itself from claims by Ismail a Mustapha alias, Mompha, currently circulating in the social media, that he was advised by the Commission to maintain a low profile in the wake of the indictment of his friend, Abbas Ramon alias Hushpuppi in a $1.1m international fraud conspiracy by US Law enforcement. The claim which did not mention the official of the Commission who supposedly gave the advice, is spurious and should be discountenanced. The Commission is not in the business of advising suspected internet fraudsters and it is far-fetched that it…
Agba Jalingo writes on what he titles: Life Is A Mystery as he talks about his experience in life ” I have visited my 120years old grandmother and given her some money when I was leaving and she told me she doesn’t need money again. That she can no longer buy nor sell at her age, so I should give the money to the younger ones who need it. I also have a former governor friend whom I worked with as a green horn journalist. He was governor from 1999-2007. Not too long ago, I saw him. After check in, he…
In October 2019, a businessperson started looking for an investor who could provide a $15 million loan to build an international school in Qatar. By November, the businessperson was on a plane to Kenya, to meet a potential facilitator – Abdulrahman Juma, a 28-year-old parading as the ‘Chairman’ and ‘Funding Officer’ of Westload Financial Solutions Limited. Juma was able to convince the businessperson to sign a contract that mandated the payment of a $225,000 consultancy fee before the loan could be disbursed. Of course, there was no loan. But the businessperson didn’t know that at the time. After the businessperson…