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ICPC Files Charges Against El-Rufai’s Ex-Aide for Alleged Money Laundering

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a lawsuit against Jimi Lawal, a former aide to ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, on charges of money laundering and financial misappropriation. The charges were officially presented to the Federal High Court in Kaduna on January 15, 2025. Details of the Allegations According…

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Jimoh Ibrahim Tells Obasanjo to Remain Silent, Defends Nigeria Against Failed State Claims

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has publicly challenged former President Olusegun Obasanjo‘s recent assertions that Nigeria is a failing state, urging the elder statesman to refrain from using inflammatory language during what he describes as peacetime. Ibrahim’s comments come in response to Obasanjo’s keynote address at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum held at Yale University, where the…

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Okowa’s Aide Defends Former Governor Amid EFCC Investigation: “He Has Nothing to Hide”

ollowing the recent arrest of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), his aides have publicly defended him, asserting that he has “nothing to hide.” Okowa, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and was the vice presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the…

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What the 2024 US Elections Mean for Nigeria: Implications of a Trump or Harris Presidency

As the 2024 US presidential election is set to happen today, the potential outcomes of either a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris victory carry significant implications for Nigeria, particularly in areas such as trade, foreign investment, immigration, and international relations. Both candidates represent contrasting policies that could reshape Nigeria’s economic landscape and its relationship with…

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