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President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu To Return To Nigeria On Sunday

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1 year ago

May 19, 2023

The President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will return to Nigeria from Paris, France on Sunday, May 21, 2023, eight days to his inauguration as Nigeria’s 16th President.

It was gathered that Tinubu was set to return home after nine days in Europe where he had gone to seek investors and as well fine-tune his inauguration plans “without unnecessary pressures”.

His plane is expected to land at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday.

“Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, will fly to Abuja on Sunday, from Paris,” the source stated.

Recall that Tinubu left Nigeria on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, for the latest trip, just two weeks after returning from an earlier one-month vacation in France.

A statement from his media office signed by Tunde Rahman noted that the trip was to enable the President-elect to perfect his transition plans with his key aides without undue pressure.

“He will use the opportunity of the trip to finetune the transition plans and programs, and his policy options with some of his key aides without unnecessary pressures and distractions,” the statement noted.

The statement further noted that in the course of the visit, Tinubu will also meet with investors and other key allies to market investment opportunities in the country as well as his administration’s readiness to create a business-friendly climate through policies and regulations.

“Already, meetings with multi-sectoral actors in Europe’s business community, including manufacturing, agriculture, tech, and energy have been lined up.

“Asíwájú Tinubu hopes to convince them of Nigeria’s readiness to do business under his leadership through mutually-beneficial partnerships premised on jobs creation and skills acquisition.

“Reviving the country’s economy forms a major plank of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda and the meeting is part of his efforts to re-establish Nigeria’s importance in the global economic chain and create empowering opportunities for the country’s huge youth population,” the statement added.

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[VIDEO] ‘Let Me Die If I Say Anything Here’ — VDM Refuses To Address Reps Members, Cites Bobrisky, EFCC’s Chairman Absence

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3 hours ago

September 30, 2024

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Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has refused to comment further on the allegations made by Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. Bobrisky had claimed that officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Correctional Services demanded N15 million from him to serve his prison term in a VIP section of the Kirikiri Medium Custodial Centre in Lagos.

When invited to brief the Investigating Committee, VeryDarkMan expressed his dissatisfaction with Bobrisky’s absence, saying:

“I don’t know why I will be here and the person who made these allegations is not here. Bobrisky said in the voice note that there is a godfather. Maybe the godfather told him not to come. He has disrespected this committee by not coming here.”

He further stated, “You are already threatening me with arrest. If you detain me, I will stay in the cell. If Bobrisky is not here, I will not say anything. If I say anything, let me die.”

The committee members tried to persuade VeryDarkMan to speak on the allegations, assuring him that Bobrisky would also face the panel. This development comes amid an ongoing investigation into the bribery allegations, which has led to the suspension of four senior officers from the Nigerian Correctional Service.

Video Credit: The Cable

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Bobrisky: VeryDarkMan Appears Before Reps Over Bribery Allegations Against EFCC [VIDEO]

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4 hours ago

September 30, 2024

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Blogger Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, appeared before a House of Representatives panel on Monday to address bribery allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).

The Committees on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions commenced investigations into claims made by the blogger in a viral video. VeryDarkMan alleged that Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, paid ₦15 million to have money laundering charges dropped by the EFCC after his naira-spraying incident in April, which led to a six-month imprisonment sentence. The blogger also claimed Bobrisky paid additional amounts to secure a preferential spot in prison.

Bobrisky has denied these allegations, and both the EFCC and NCoS have initiated investigations into the claims.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to conduct an independent investigation into the matter.

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JUST IN: President Tinubu Swears In Kekere-Ekun As Substantive CJN

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7 hours ago

September 30, 2024

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President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the council chambers of the Aso Rock villa on Monday following her confirmation by the senate last week.

Kekere-Ekun, Nigeria’s 23rd CJN and the second female to hold the position, had been serving in an acting capacity since the retirement of Olukayode Ariwoola in August.

During her senate confirmation hearing, Kekere-Ekun discussed her plans for judicial reforms, including the digitization of the courts to improve case tracking and ensure judges handle cases expeditiously.

She also emphasized the use of virtual hearings, particularly in criminal matters, to reduce delays and help with prison decongestion.

More to come…

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