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EFCC Arrests Energy Commission Chief Over Alleged ₦500bn Fraud Scandal.

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over allegations linked to money laundering involving about ₦500 billion.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that Abdullahi was arrested on Wednesday in Abuja and is currently being held for interrogation by the anti-graft agency.

A source within the EFCC told Punch that the investigation centres on large financial transactions suspected to have violated Nigeria’s financial regulations, with the total sum under scrutiny estimated at around ₦500 billion.

At the time of filing this report, the EFCC had not issued an official statement confirming the arrest.

Mustapha Abdullahi was appointed as Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu on October 24, 2023.

In a separate development, the EFCC has also declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations of abuse of office and diversion of public funds.

The commission urged members of the public with useful information on her whereabouts to report to any EFCC office using the contact details provided in its notice.

According to the EFCC, Umar Farouq, 52, hails from Zamfara State, with her last known address listed as EN008, Okpo River, off Agulu Street, Maitama, Abuja.

She served as minister from 2019 to 2023 under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

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Massive Recruitment Bonanza! INEC Drops Portal For 1.4 Million Ad-Hoc Jobs Ahead Of 2027 Elections!

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September 18, 2026

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  • Portal Launch and Dates: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) opened its INECPRES portal for 2027 election ad hoc staff recruitment on Friday, September 18, 2026, running until midnight on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Available Positions: The commission is recruiting for roles such as Supervisory Presiding Officers, Presiding Officers, Assistant Presiding Officers, Registration Area Centre (RAC) Managers, and Registration Area Technical Support personnel.

    • Eligibility and Requirements: Eligible applicants include civil servants, current and former NYSC members, tertiary students, and ICT personnel; applicants must provide a functional email, personal bank account, passport photograph, valid ID, and qualification documents.

    • Application Process: Candidates must visit the INECPRES portal, review instructions, complete their personal and educational details accurately, review their entries, and submit their application while keeping registration details for future reference.

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“You Won’t Highjack Us!” Aliyu Fires Unfiltered Warning At FCT Minister Wike Over Party Control!

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September 18, 2026

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  • Warning to Wike: Former House of Representatives Minority Leader Farouq Aliyu stated during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike will not be permitted to use the APC to build his own party or enter through the back door under the guise of supporting President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Context of the Feud: The friction follows Wike labeling APC governors as “politically lazy” after the Progressives Governors’ Forum chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, issued a communique rejecting alliances that threaten President Tinubu’s and other candidates’ 2027 re-election bids.

    • Accusation of Arrogance: Farouq criticized Wike’s approach, stating that arrogance has no place in politics and warning that while the party appreciates his past contributions, it will not tolerate attempts to destabilize the ruling platform.

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Head’s Will Roll! OK Movement Denounces Fraudulent Campaign Council And Promises Fresh Leadership Shake-Up!

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September 18, 2026

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  • Campaign Council Disclaimer: The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement (OK Movement)—a grassroots support organization mobilizing for Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)—has distanced itself from a trending 2027 presidential campaign council list, clarifying that official announcements will be made through proper NDC channels.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • New Leadership: The movement announced that a new Director-General will be appointed and revealed soon, while urging the public and media to ignore the unauthorized roster.

    • Condemnation of Attack: The group strongly condemned a recent “shameful” attack and obstruction directed at Peter Obi during his visit to Benue State.

    • Call for Restraint and Rights: Emphasizing that every political leader has a constitutional right to campaign freely across Nigeria without intimidation, the movement noted that its security personnel deliberately exercised restraint to prevent a wider confrontation, though this peaceful stance should not be mistaken for weakness.

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