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KEKE BAN EARTHQUAKE! Abia Government Drops Massive Clarification On The Fate Of Tricycle Operators!.
The Abia State government has refuted rumors regarding a potential ban on commercial tricycles (Keke), confirming that it has no intentions of halting their services and will instead focus on regulating operations to ease city congestion and build an efficient transport network. Briefing reporters at the Government House in Umuahia following a State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Otti, Commissioner for Information Prince Okey Kanu explained that despite an influx of operators displaced by neighboring state restrictions, the government refuses to bow to unnecessary pressure for a blanket ban. Additionally, Kanu noted that the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection is actively identifying and repatriating stranded Abians affected by xenophobic violence in South Africa to ensure their safe return and reintegration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Regarding infrastructure and public works, Kanu reported that direct-labor maintenance has touched 43 sites, including two finished projects: the 5.2-kilometer rainy-season repair of the Umuehim-Okpuala Ngwa Road connecting Isiala Ngwa North and South, and a 250-meter access road leading to the Chidi Ubani Memorial Hospital in Obingwa. While heavy rains have decelerated progress on the 26 ongoing road projects under contract, inspection teams are continuously verifying contractor adherence to required specifications. Furthermore, Kanu highlighted that the 2026 Abia Women’s August Meeting has transitioned into a powerful tool for grassroots economic empowerment, skill acquisition, and social protection across all 17 local government areas, aligning with the Governor and First Lady’s developmental vision.
In a separate update concerning public safety, Commissioner for Women Affairs Maureen Aghaukwa and Kanu revealed that state Sexual Assault Referral Centres documented eight sexual and gender-based violence cases involving survivors aged four to 25. With suspects ranging from family members and landlords to neighbors and employees—some involving repeated abuse—the state is actively furnishing medical, legal, and psychosocial support to survivors while collaborating with law enforcement to secure prosecutions. Other prominent attendees at the media briefing included Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Ferdinand Ekeoma and Chief Information Officer Gerald Illukwe.
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THE ULTIMATE CLEANUP: EFCC Sacks More Than 40 Personnel Over Multi-Million Corruption Scandal!
Over the past two and a half to three years, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed over 40 staff members due to financial malpractice and corruption, according to Chairman Ola Olukoyede. Speaking to journalists and media executives in Abuja on Monday, August 31, 2027, Olukoyede revealed that upwards of five of those dismissed are currently undergoing prosecution, with legal files being compiled for others. He stressed that anti-corruption operatives must embody uncompromising standards of integrity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
To bolster internal accountability, the commission has rebranded its Department of Internal Affairs to the Department of Ethics and Integrity and implemented a strict gift policy. This framework mandates that personnel declare gifts exceeding set thresholds—including presents from international relatives—to ensure staff can transparently account for their income and lifestyles.
In addition to internal reforms, Olukoyede highlighted substantial financial recoveries driven by the agency’s enforcement activities. Between October 1, 2023, and June 30, 2026, the EFCC amassed total recoveries of ₦1.23 trillion, $684.48 million, £373,905.78, and €9.34 million. Direct recoveries for the Federal Government accounted for ₦397.26 billion (33 per cent), while the remaining ₦836.34 billion (67 per cent) was recovered indirectly for MDAs, state revenue arms, companies, and individuals. Specifically, tax recoveries reached ₦288.1 billion—divided into ₦173.2 billion for federal taxes and ₦114.9 billion for state internal revenue services—alongside ₦257.2 billion secured for various ministries, departments, and agencies. Of these recovered assets, ₦661.32 billion and $492.37 million have been successfully distributed to designated beneficiaries, including individuals, corporate entities, MDAs, and tax services.
Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has greenlit the appointment of a new team for the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, as disclosed in a special government announcement released on Tuesday by Secretary to the State Government Umar Musa Ikhilor. An upcoming inauguration date will be communicated by the Governor for the newly constituted board, which comprises:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Alhaji Musa Uduimo – Chairman
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Alhaji Abdul Aziz Igbinidu – Member
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Hajia Usenat Audu Esohe – Member
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Alhaji Musa Isiwele – Member
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Hajiya Mrs. Rabi Abiri – Member
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Ahmed Evbareke – Member
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Mallam Naasir Usman – Member
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Sheikh Sirajudeen Muhammed – Member
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Mallam Omosa Shittu Musa – Member
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Sh. Abdul-Ali Abdulqadir Momoh – Member
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Mallam Ismail Ibrahim – Member
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Alhaji Muhammed Otokiti – Member
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Alhaji Buhari Aideghese – Member
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Mallam Abdullahi Aminu – Member
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Hajia Zuliatu Bello Osagie – Member
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Adams Inusa Oshiokhamhele – Member
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Sanni Muhammad – Member
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Mulikat Iyoha Oare – Member
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Mallam Uthman Abu – Member
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Mallam Hassan Mahadi – Member
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Alhaji Prince Isah Momodu – Member
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Mallam Mukhtar Abdulkadir – Member
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Prince Afe Aliru Momoh – Member
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Abdul Rahman Momodu JP – Member
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Arc. Mamud Oyarelemi – Member
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Abdulkabir M. Eranga – Secretary
In a separate development, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ola Olukoyede announced on Monday, August 31, 2027, in Abuja that the agency has dismissed over 40 staff members over the past two and a half to three years due to corruption and financial misconduct. Speaking with media executives, Olukoyede noted that more than five of the dismissed personnel are currently undergoing prosecution, with additional case files being readied for court. Emphasizing that anti-corruption operatives must maintain impeccable standards, the EFCC boss outlined new internal accountability frameworks—including a comprehensive gift policy requiring staff to declare and regulate gifts exceeding specific monetary thresholds, even those from overseas relatives, to ensure transparency in lifestyle and income sources.
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Fintech giant OPay has served a stern legal warning to an X user, Cute Hafserh (@Haifah_Er_Abba), over a viral post falsely claiming that the company would shut down operations on September 1, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Prior to issuing the targeted warning, OPay had already addressed widespread digital rumors by explicitly confirming that it harbors no intentions of suspending its services, assuring its extensive customer base that operations will proceed without any interruption. Emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy toward fabricated news regarding its structural stability, the firm directed the user to immediately delete the offending post or face robust legal consequences. In its official statement, OPay underscored that the intentional spread of injurious falsehoods would be met with rigorous judicial recourse, cautioning anyone else considering the propagation of similar misinformation to take heed of the warning.
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