The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has firmly defended its operations, insisting that EFCC mandate is strictly to tackle corruption and not to persecute opposition politicians, amid what it described as a frenzy of accusations by some political actors across the country. In a press statement issued on Monday by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity, the Commission dismissed claims of “weaponisation of the EFCC,” “erosion of EFCC’s independence,” “persecution of opposition politicians,” and “politicisation of EFCC’s operations,” describing them as deliberate misrepresentation of its statutory responsibilities. EFCC mandate grounded in law According to the Commission, its only “weapon”…
Author: Funke
Nigeria’s democracy is not under threat because public officials are being investigated. It is under threat when political actors attempt to weaponise opposition status as immunity from the law. Let it be stated plainly: opposition is not a licence to steal, and it is not a shield against accountability. No One Is Above the Law The Nigerian Constitution is clear. It mandates the State to abolish corruption and abuse of power. It does not create exemptions for opposition leaders, former office holders, or political coalitions. The only immunity recognised by law is limited, specific, and temporary and it ends when…
December is a season built on gratitude, reflection, and giving. It is a time when small gestures carry deeper meaning and everyday moments turn into shared joy. At Wema Bank, this spirit of the season has inspired the launch of 12 Days of Christmas with 5 for 5 Rewards, a festive campaign created to celebrate customers who continue to make the Bank part of their daily lives. Running from December 14 to December 25, 2025, the campaign is designed to reward simple, everyday banking while spreading cheer across homes and communities. For 12 days, 33 customers will be rewarded daily…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has threatened to initiate contempt proceedings against the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, over his alleged failure to enforce a court judgement ordering the publication of names of individuals indicted in the alleged misappropriation of ₦6 trillion at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. SERAP said the judgement also compels President Bola Tinubu to publish the NDDC forensic audit report covering activities of the commission between 2000 and 2019. ‘Court judgement exposes officials’ -SERAP The judgement was delivered on Monday, November 10, 2025, by…
The Vice Chairperson, Nigerian Bar Association, NBA Ikeja Branch, Mrs. Chinenye Udeh has called for urgent action to safeguard the rights to safety and security of Nigerians, amid rising cases of mass killings, kidnapping, and violent conflicts across the country. Udeh who doubles as the Chairperson of the Human Rights Committee NBA Ikeja also known as Tiger Branch made the call during the event marking the Human Rights Day 2025, themed “Human Rights: Our Every Day Essentials.” Speaking at the event, held at the association’s Bar Centre, Mrs. Udeh noted that the escalating insecurity in Nigeria has created a humanitarian…
This Detty December, Lagos will witness a cultural milestone, the unveiling of the first-ever 30-foot Christmas tree made entirely from Nigerian fabrics, a groundbreaking installation designed to celebrate sustainability, unity, fashion, and community spirit happening on Christmas Eve, the 24th December at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan Lagos Island. Spearheaded by Culture Influencer, Media Personality and Fashion Entrepreneur, the founder of Shakara Trybe, Ebunoluwa Dosumu, also known as ebbiekikz, the tree is made from hundreds of donated fabrics Aso-oke, Ankara, Adire, George, Lace and more crowd sourced from families across the country each piece carrying…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP and Nigeria Guild of Editors, NGE have urged the Nigerian authorities to stop harassment against journalists, activists, civic society and bloggers. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday in annual commemoration of Human Rights Day, the groups at a joint conference held in Lagos want the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s state governors, lawmakers and other actors to immediately stop the ongoing intimidation and harassment of journalists, activists, bloggers and civil society organisations, CSOs in the country simply for the peaceful exercise of their human rights. The groups through SERAP’s Deputy Director,…
The legal battle between Providus Bank Plc and Plural Oil Marketing Limited has intensified as the company and its directors have approached the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking to vacate an ex-parte order that froze their bank accounts across multiple financial institutions. Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos had granted an interim order freezing the Plural Oil Marketing Limited bank accounts and two of its directors over an alleged indebtedness of ₦3.17 billion and $835,486.76 owed to Providus Bank Limited. Plural Oil Marketing Limited accuses Providus Bank over full disclosure In a motion on notice…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its dominance by emerging as the Overall Winner at the just-concluded Nigeria Bankers Game, NBG 2025 Grand Finale. This historic achievement marks the bank’s fourth consecutive win at the prestigious sporting event, setting a new industry record. With an impressive tally of 9 gold medals. Wema Bank clinched victories across various categories, including Table Tennis (Female Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles), Volleyball, Scrabble, Video games, 100m Female, 200m Female, and the 4x100m Female Relay. Wema Bank’s Oluwaseun Adewunmi named overall outstanding athlete…
A fourth prosecution witness with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Bawa Usman Kaltungo, on Monday told Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja that the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, Ahmed Kuru, allegedly diverted N4.9billion from the defunct Arik Air Limited to establish NG Eagle Airline. The defendant alongside Mr. Kamilu Omokide, a former receiver manager of Arik Air Limited; Captain Roy Ilegbodu, Arik Air Chief Executive Officer; Union Bank Limited; and Super Bravo Limited are being prosecuted by EFCC on six count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing and…