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EFCC Goes After Godwin Emefiele, Others For Buying N100M Presidential Form

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is working to ensure the monies used in the purchase of nomination forms ahead of the 2023 elections are legitimate.

EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa said this on Friday when he featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

“When it comes to the issue of monitoring election funds as well as candidates’ funds, that has to do with the work of INEC in this regard but, of course, we are working hand in gloves with INEC and other related agencies in that field to ensure that we follow the money, we know the source, whether it is legitimate or illegitimate because that is what concerns us,” he said during the current affairs programme.

Bawa’s comments followed the outcry that greeted the prices for the nomination forms for the major political parties. While the All Progressives Congress (APC) pegged the presidential nomination form price at N100m, that of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is N40m.

Although both parties have defended the decision, many Nigerians and observers believe the fees are outrageous considering the economic situation in the country. Others claim that the move may pose a great danger to the democratic process.

But the EFCC boss is reiterating the anti-graft body’s commitment to the transparency of the electoral process.

“You know that we are concerned about good governance. We are concerned about transparency; accountability. We are also concerned about ensuring that corrupt elements are not given leadership positions in this country,” the 41-year-old, who took over as the EFCC boss early last year, explained.

“That is one of the things we are working behind the scene to ensure that at least we make our positions known on some certain actors within the political space in this country.”

According to him, the need to work with other agencies is “to ensure some certain synergy within the system”.

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Renowned Islamic Cleric Muhideen Ajani Bello Dies At 84

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A renowned Islamic cleric, Alhaji Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello is dead.

 

The news was confirmed through her daughter who runs a private Nursery school in Ire Akari area of Ibadan Alhaja Bimbas as fondly called.

 

” It is true ” Bimbas confirmed.

 

Our source confirmed that the octogenarian died on Friday morning at the age of 84.

 

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Shaibu Husseini: Mr Latin, Aneke twins, others celebrate NFVCB ED on birthday..

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Actors Bolaji Amusa, popularly known as Mr Latin, and the Aneke twins, Chidimma and Chidiebere, have joined other stars in celebrating Shaibu Husseini, the executive director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), as he marks his birthday.

 

Shaibu took to Instagram on Wednesday to share his gratitude alongside a photo, writing, “Mighty God, I am here to just say THANK YOU, Sir! Thank you for the JOURNEY here and the journey AHEAD.”

 

 

The post attracted celebratory messages from several Nollywood stars, including Kunle Afod, Dakore Egbuson-Akande and Blessing Ebigieson.

 

TAMPAN President Mr Latin also shared a tribute on Instagram, posting a picture of Shaibu with the caption, “Happy birthday to the ED of @nfvcb, our amiable @igalaman. Many happy returns, sir.”

 

 

The Aneke twins joined the celebration by sharing a collaborative post featuring a photo with Shaibu.

 

They wrote, “Happy Birthday to our Big brother from another mother @igalaman. A great man with a heart of gold. To know you, sir, is to know peace, love, joy, and everything good.

 

 

“I want you to know that you are special, wonderfully and fearfully made. Don’t ever change that; walk tall because you are God’s favorite. Many more years 🙏.”

 

The NFVCB recently organied a two-day media literacy and capacity-building programme for students, aimed at connecting academic knowledge with practical applications in filmmaking and media.

 

The event, held at the University of Lagos, brought together students from institutions such as UNILAG, YABATECH, LASU, Trinity University, and LASUTECH.

 

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Buckingham Varsity VC Suspended Following His Nigerian Wife’s Infidelity Accusation

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The vice Chancellor of the University of Buckingham in the United Kingdom, Professor James Tooley has been suspended from office.
His suspension follows his Nigerian wife’s allegation that he was involved in an overseas relationship, and now the suspension has placed his salary of £229,000 in a year in jeopardy, even as his credibility is now at stake.

The indicting report against the professor was incidented by his Nigerian wife, and entrepreneur,-mother of two, Cynthia Tooley, linking him to a romantic involvement with a 25-year-old Indian woman

She also submitted the young woman’s diaries, which detailed the alleged relationship, to university authorities.

The marriage which was consummated in February of 2022, suffered a hiccup last summer leading to the two separating.

Things took a turn for the worse when, last October, when Cynthia approached the University alleging the husband was involved in an illegal relationship.

She also raised issues about a supposed suspicious object at the professor’s residence, which prompted the police to visit the professor’s residence.

Though Tooley has described the allegations against him as baseless, he is already suspended, even as an independent enquiry is underway.

Cynthia, who once resided with Tooley at Ondaatje Hall, the Vice Chancellor’s official residence, has since moved out.

On the other hand, the Indian woman at the centre of the allegations has come up in defence of the professor’s person:

“He was kind and thoughtful and always treated me with respect. Anyone who reads my diaries can see I was in love with him.”

In the interim, the the University of Buckingham has appointed an interim leadership team, including Chief Financial Officer David Cole, Chief Administrative Officer Chris Payne, and Pro Vice-Chancellor Harriet Dunbar-Morris, to oversee operations during the investigation.

 

 

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